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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Coach Core Apprenticeship Opportunity
A message from our friends at Active Essex Hi, The Royal Foundation alongside Active Essex have a number of Coach Core Apprenticeship opportunities for individuals aged between 16 – 24 who are not in any current further education, employment or training upon the start date of the programme. It is a 12 month programme for individuals who have an interest and are passionate about sport and coaching. At the end of the programme individuals will leave with recognised qualifications, new skills, knowledge and a wealth of experience working as a trainee sports coach plus the opportunity to attend events unique to this programme. If you could forward this on to any of your younger members who you may feel would be interested or benefit from such an opportunity. The application form is below … Read entire article »
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Bike Week Round Up
BIKE WEEK ROUND UP Following Bike Week, 11th to 19th June, here are just a couple of the Gateway Cycling events during the week… LAKESIDE On Tuesday 14th a few of us manned a stand at Lakeside Thurrock where we distributed leaflets and advice to the passing shoppers. We were not overwhelmed but we had a trickle of interest and some interesting conversations. Alongside us were Evans Cycles with a display of varies bikes and details of their … Read entire article »
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Gateway Cycling Events During Bike Week Saturday 11th June – Sunday 19th June 2016
BULPHAN RIDES Sunday 12th June, meeting at 9.15 – depart 9.30. Location: Bulphan C of E School Fen Lane Bulphan RM14 3RL. Broadly three levels of ride will leave from here: One, for fit experienced riders, at a fast pace, with an average speed of above 16mph and a distance of fifty miles or more taking in country side, villages, hills and varying terrain. Two, a medium paced ride of about 16mph or less, a distance of … Read entire article »
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EGM – Friday 8th July
Dear club members, the Emergency General meeting has been rescheduled for Friday 8th July. The EGM will take place during the club night and will include in the agenda voting on the acceptance of a new constitution and changing the club status to a limited by guarantee company. The agenda, proposed constitution and articles of association can be downloaded using the links below. Please review these documents and if you have any questions please email them to a member of the executive committee. Note that only current members are eligible to vote. … Read entire article »
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2016 AGM
Hi all Just a reminder that this Friday’s (8th April) club night it is our annual general meeting. Although we realise that some of you will be arriving late due to work commitments, the meeting will start about 7:40-7:45 so please try to get there for the beginning if you can. Please remember that if you haven’t renewed your membership for 2016 you will not be entitled to a vote at this meeting, and although you will be … Read entire article »
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Gateway Cycling Coaching
Starting on the 16th April Gateway Cycling will begin cycle coaching sessions for children aged 7 – 11. These weekly sessions will be all about developing bike skills whilst having fun. The sessions will take place at Hathaway Academy in a safe, off-road environment with our volunteer British Cycling qualified coaches. Each session will include a bike and clothing safety check, warm-up and planned coaching activities, which will progressively develop bike handling skills, improve fitness and … Read entire article »
Gateway Awards Night – Friday 12th Feb 2016
Remember everyone, the next club night is Awards Night. All members, and family, are welcome to join us on the February club night to celebrate the successes of 2015 and look forward to 2016. There will be free coffee/tea and soft drinks plus cake/biscuits and other nice things to eat. … Read entire article »
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Beginners Ride Sunday 17th Jan
This Sunday, 17th January will be a ride suitable for new riders, families, or those that want to enjoy a slower paced, shorter ride. It is open to members and non-members. We’ll meet from 08:15am at Blackshots Sports Centre and will start the ride at 08:30am. The meeting place is on the walkway just outside the entrance to the sports centre. Make sure you make your self known to the Ride Leader when you arrive. The route will … Read entire article »
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Sunday Improver Rides 2016
Gateway Cycling are starting their Regular Improver rides every Sunday for 2016. Gateway Cycling are committed to providing rides for all types of riders, and as such will now be running regular ‘Improver’s’ rides. These rides will run every Sunday at our normal start time of 09:30. This ride used to be called the ‘Easy’ ride but due to some misunderstandings recently we have decided to change the name to ‘Improvers’ ride. These rides are aimed at … Read entire article »
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