WAVES AND WHEELS… THURSDAY 30.3.2023… by Jon Lane
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A nautical ride this Thursday 30th… Seven of us to Barking and onto Barking Riverside station. A short roll onto the smart, airy riverside jetty to await the sleek Uber boat. Helpful ‘sailors’ stowed and stacked our bikes and in comfy seats it was coffee with inspiring dreamy views to Embankment station… (as said before; you need to try this one folks – with or without your bike…) On and up towards Big Ben and … Read entire article »
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Wednesday Ride 29.03.2023 by Bob Drake
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Eight riders plus John L and myself met up at Puddledock this morning, rain held off and not too windy so another comfortable midweek gathering accomplished…🚲 Bob … Read entire article »
ChallengingMND Sportive 2023: June 25th
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Received from the ChallengingMND organisation. There is no current indication of the route which is to be available at a later date. From: Vicky Wheeler Subject: Sportive June 2023 Good Afternoon Our charity, Challenging MND (www.challengingmnd.org) was established in 2019 by our founder, Alex Gibson following his diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease. Alex personally raises awareness and funds for the charity through completing physically and mentally strenuous challenges. We also run a number of fundraising events throughout the year … Read entire article »
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CLOCKS GO FORWARD1 HOUR: Sunday 26th March meeting times change
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Just a reminder that on the weekend that the clocks go forward (26th March) the meeting time at Bulphan school carpark on Sundays changes from 0930 to 0900 for BST. Please bear this in mind when organising any rides. … Read entire article »
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Gateway Cycling AGM: Friday 14th April 2023
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To be held at Orsett Churches Hall I am writing to advise all our members that the Gateway Cycling Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for Friday 14th April at 7:30 pm and is to be held at Orsett Churches Hall. The agenda for the AGM will follow the usual format and will include a section where any other business can be discussed. If any member would like to raise a matter in any other business, the … Read entire article »
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LONDON SOUTH BANK RIDE – SUNDAY 12.3.2023… by Jon Lane
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With this Sunday 12th ride, and temperatures just in double figures, a breeze from the west, we caught a mild weather window… Pulling us together was Dave the ‘Fish’. Tracy, Jeff, Han and I trained it in to Fenchurch… met there by Alan, we set off. Shortly after, over Tower Bridge, Terry joined us having ridden from home. Together it was along some of the best of London city cycle routes. Tooley Street and onwards. … Read entire article »
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Bodyworks Cancelled but Club Night Goes On by David Fish
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FRIDAY CLUB NIGHT I have had a call from Andy at Bodyworks. Due to sickness they will not be able to come along on Friday . I will rearrange it for later on this year. David Fish … Read entire article »
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A CHILLY ‘COALHOUSE’ RIDE – SUNDAY 5.3.2023 by Jon Lane
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Just a super little ride today folks. Dave with others from Blackshots to Coalhouse Fort ‘Engine Room’ café, via Chadwell and the backroads. I got there via Mucking and the sea wall. It was dry, a slight breeze and pretty jolly chilly, this was made up for though with the wonderful blossoms beginning to burst all over. The Japanese name for this blossom season, apparently is ‘Sakura’. Coffee and cake etc and then Bob and … Read entire article »
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Wednesday Ride 01.03.2023 by Bob Drake
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Seven riders plus John L and myself by car met up for brunch and chat at Puddledock this morning keeping the midweek Gateway flag flying. … Read entire article »