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Mid week ride 6th March 2019

From Bob D. What a difference a week makes,no sunny springlike weather today,just back to grey, damp and windy typical march like weather.However a good turnout of 12 riders set off from Orsett for usual jaunt round the the local lanes with the excellent Puddledock the designated lunch stop. Apart from a road closure causing a little bit of walking round the obstruction plus the strong cross and sometimes head winds everyone eventually arrived ready for early lunch taken inside this week.Homeward bound the wind made for quite a tough ride but the forecast rain held off long enough for most people to have made it home dry. Club night is this coming friday and it is important we have a good turnout as The Air Ambulance people are coming to demonstrate … Read entire article »

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Reminder – Club Night 8th March CPR session

A date for your diary! Come along to club night on March 8th where trainers from Essex and Herts Air Ambulance will be carrying out a CPR awareness training session. This is a great opportunity for you to be shown how to do CPR in the comfort of our usual venue  Orsett  Churches Centre  and to practice on a dummy. They will also be bringing some defibrillators to show us how to use those devices we often see in stations, by village halls and in disused telephone boxes. If you have already been on a first aid course, this is an opportunity to refresh your skills, if you haven’t done CPR before, now is your chance to learn. You never know when a friend, relative, work colleague or even a cycling … Read entire article »

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Mid week ride today 27th February 2019

From Bob D. How lucky to be out riding in this record breaking February weather, warm, wall to wall sunshine and hardly any wind, as near perfect conditions for cycling as it gets especially as its still technically winter. Ten riders again this week albeit 50% different personnel from last week,nice to see Andy, Joe and Paul back after several weeks absence. Usual split on outward run but all coming together nicely at cafe stop.Long lunch break outside in the sunshine followed by brisk return led by Dave R on his new super bespoke TI USA built SEVEN bike.Today will probably go down as the best winter weather conditions ever for the Gateway wednesday ride which is in its seventh year to date. BOB D. … Read entire article »

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Midweek ride Wednesday 20th February

From Bob D Nine riders plus one by car again this week, a fairly constant number for this time of year although the personnel changes week by week mainly due to group members taking winter sports holidays etc.As usual small groups soon formed on the road one of three very fast indeed actually beating those of us who took a short cut to the cafe stop,this being a first in my memory going back several years.Chat this week included a proposal from JL that if the weather holds we make a repeat run out to the pub in Upnor Kent in the very near future,so keep an eye out for this.I have to say this was one of our most enjoyable rides last year especially the beer and the food.The weather … Read entire article »

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Velodrome Update

From Charlotte. Hi Everyone, on the Wednesday 13th March we are off for our session at the Velodrome. There are still spaces available and the night is open to any club member of any level. We have the whole track to ourselves from 8-10pm and there is free parking whilst we are there There will be two professional coaches on the night so help cater to all levels. As long as you can ride without stabilisers, you’ll have a great evening We are now taking deposits (or full payments…) from anyone who wants to reserve a place. The cost is £19.50 and if you want to pay a deposit rather than the full amount, this should be for £9.75. All payments should go to the normal club account 30-18-34 01559612 and you should … Read entire article »

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Gateway Membership 2019 Update

Thanks once again to the 76 (its going up) members who have paid their 2019 membership fees. There were 94 fully paid up members in 2018, so a few of you hopefully will join us again for 2019. It would be appreciated if all other members would pay their fees as requested below:- Membership fees are due and the committee requests that you pay your membership promptly. This will help us all to keep our records up to date and ensure that we declare our membership numbers correctly with British Cycling. Payment can be made by bank transfer into the club bank account 30-18-34 01559612 using member’s name as reference Our membership fees remain set at  £20 single, £30 family which is very good value for money. Many thanks Chris G … Read entire article »

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Mid week ride 13th February

From Bob D. Eight riders left Orsett at 10am today ,this soon became nine as Dave R caught us,passed and then led from the front.As usual these days I gradually dropped back but was helped along as far as Corbetts Tey by Peter C where I needed to take the Sunnings lane shortcut to take a bit of a rest,this left Peter to complete the rest of the longer loop on his own as far as the cafe stop.Arriving at the Puddle was pleased to be joined by Bert H out again after his accident a few weeks ago ,this made a nice round total of ten for the day. Just had time to order and sit down when the others began to arrive having ridden at least five miles further. … Read entire article »

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Mid week ride Wednesday 6th February

From Bob D. Eleven riders plus one car assisted member out today. Weather much better than of late probably accounts for the the good turnout.Usual split into small groups on the road but in spite of a variation in pace all arrived at cafe stop within a few minutes of each other.No incidents of note on route and the group returning to Orsett together enjoyed a pacey trip mostly led by Keith W and Peter C. Its club night this coming friday so hope to see you all there. Bob D. … Read entire article »

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CPR awareness training at our March Club Night

A date for your diary! Come along to club night on March 8th where trainers from Essex and Herts Air Ambulance will be carrying out a CPR awareness training session. This is a great opportunity for you to be shown how to do CPR in the comfort of our usual venue  Orsett  Churches Centre  and to practice on a dummy. They will also be bringing some defibrillators to show us how to use those devices we often see in stations, by village halls and in disused telephone boxes. If you have already been on a first aid course, this is an opportunity to refresh your skills, if you haven’t done CPR before, now is your chance to learn. You never know when a friend, relative, work colleague or even a … Read entire article »

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Gateway Cycling 2019 Membership fees are still due

Many thanks to the 65 (its going up) members who have paid their 2019 membership fees. It would be appreciated if all other members would pay their fees as requested below:- Membership fees are due and the committee requests that you pay your membership promptly. This will help us all to keep our records up to date and ensure that we declare our membership numbers correctly with British Cycling. Payment can be made by bank transfer into the club bank account 30-18-34 01559612 using member’s name as reference. You can also pay at Club Night on the 8th February. Our membership fees remain set at  £20 single, £30 family which is very good value for money. Many thanks Chris G … Read entire article »

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