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Sunday Club rides

As we are now in Spring, club rides will start at 9am. Please aim to arrive in Bulphan for 8:45. There will usually be three or four groups. Leisure 20 to 30 miles @ 10 to 12mph Intermediate 30 to 40 miles @ 14 to 16mph Advanced 50 miles plus @ 16 to 18mph If any group is more than ten it may split up to avoid blocking up the road. We will always try to ensure that anyone cycling with us is not left on their own. … Read entire article »

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What does 2017 hold?

What does 2017 hold?

Now that we are edging into 2017 and I think that winter riding/training is firmly underway. Have you thought about what 2017 will hold for you? Have you set a goal to achieve this year? An event you want to set a PB in? Something new you would like to try? Move up a group on a Sunday ride? Give a club training ride ago? Give racing a go? Concur a mountain? It’s good to set targets and … Read entire article »

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Gateway Cycling New Year’s Day Ride – 1st Jan 2017

Gateway Cycling New Year’s Day Ride – 1st Jan 2017

The old year is slipping away and the new one fast approaching and it’s time to start afresh… So do come and join us for the traditional family Gateway Cycling – New Year’s Day Ride. This event has been running for many years – through fair weather and foul! The route is mainly flat and easy and all ‘off road’ along cycle paths and tracks. It’s ideal for youngsters and less experienced riders – at a … Read entire article »

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Santa Ride 2016

Santa Ride 2016

Santa is getting ready for his outing to Hyde Hall. He will be leaving Bulphan on the 18th December @ 09:30, so dress up in your favourite Christmas outfit and join our merry throng! We will be raising funds for Little Havens hospice, so get your friends & relatives to give you some cash for dressing up! Gateway Cycling will be donating £100 to this worthy cause. … Read entire article »

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Gateway Annual Hill Climb 2016 – Sunday 6th November

Gateway Annual Hill Climb 2016 – Sunday 6th November

For the fourth year running we will be using Childerditch Lane again for our hill climb, it will start at 10:00 at the bottom of Childerditch Lane on the north (Brentwood) side of the A127, and is for club members only. Although it’s a hill climb, it isn’t too severe and is suitable for all types of riders, and it would be good to see the ‘easy’ ride group and the ‘beginners’ have a go. … Read entire article »

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Gateway @ the Velodrome & Octobers Club Night

Gateway @ the Velodrome & Octobers Club Night

Gateway had their first taster of riding the Olympic park velodrome as a group on Sunday and it was a hit. Nearly 30 riders turned up to hire kit and bikes to have a go at a taster style group session. Coaching catered to the group was well received with people progressing much quicker than the public sessions and confidence was high given that you know the wheels you are following. The Gateway pursuit team will … Read entire article »

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September Club Night

September Club Night

This Friday is Septembers club night, unfortunately Bianca from bike fit has had to postpone till Octobers night but don’t let that put you off, there will still be plenty of cake and chit chat! The suggestion box will be back again, so please have some input if there is something you would like to see at the club. Thank you for the submission last month, the suggestion has been passed to the committee. A very … Read entire article »

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Gateway Summer TT Week 12

Gateway Summer TT Week 12

The Gateway time trial is now nearing the end of the season, and with that comes the Summer harvest. The farmers tractors were charging up and down the lanes to get the harvest in and some riders had a few hold ups, three had to be held on the start line due to a combine harvester working it’s way up Dunnings lane, and a couple had to halt to let tractors past. Eight riders took part … Read entire article »

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Gateway Club Nights

Gateway Club Nights

With August club night at the end of the week, the club would like to encourage members to come along and participate in drinking tea, eating cake and socialize away from the bike with the whole club and not just the regular ride groups. We are going to try and make more of a feature of club nights as this seems to be a dying activity of the more popular web based/social media cycling clubs … Read entire article »

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Gateway Time Trial

Gateway Time Trial

Now we’re getting on towards the end of August there are only another 3 or 4 weeks left to try your hand (or legs) at this. Our Wednesday evening time trial is open to all of our club riders, whatever your abilities. We also welcome new riders that are not a member of another club. This event is not to race other riders, but an opportunity to test yourself and to see how you improve over … Read entire article »

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