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Matt Saunders – Chelmer & Ford CC 10 mile TT

Matt Saunders – Chelmer & Ford CC 10 mile TT

Well done Matt Saunders with your result in the Chelmer & Ford Cycling Clubs 10 mile Time Trial on 23rd April.  Matt took 11th place in a very competitive field, showing what hard work and dedication can do. … Read entire article »

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Club Run Photo

Club Run Photo

A few weeks ago our club run went up Toot Hill and there was a photographer there taking pictures of the Hainault CC hilly time trial. His name is Davey Jones, and he has contacted us and very kindly given us a copy of the file to use as we wish. The picture in this article has been made smaller for use on the website, the original is much larger and should print out nicely. If … Read entire article »

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Sustrans – Unglamorous Riding

Sustrans – Unglamorous Riding

As you all probably know, long time Club member Dave Fish is our local Sustrans (Sustainable Transport = walking, biking and using public transport … ) Ranger, has published the March to May schedule to clear cycle and footpaths of debris, brambles and boughs which flick or clump us whilst out riding. Smashed glass on paths is perhaps the most anti social of all causing punctures to tyres, cut dog paws and lacerations if you … Read entire article »

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Cancelled – Club Member First Aid Training

Cancelled – Club Member First Aid Training

Unfortunately we didn’t reach the numbers that would have made running this particular course cost effective.  We’ll look into this and see what alternative we can offer in the future. If you attended the AGM you will know that we will soon have our first club members attending British Cycling coaching courses. A prerequisite for this course is an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification. Instead of only first aid training these coaches we would like … Read entire article »

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Saturday (21st Feb) Leisure Ride

Saturday (21st Feb) Leisure Ride

This Saturday 21st February 2015, (a bit ‘last minute’ I’m afraid!) I’m planning to ride the tow path of Regents Canal. I’ll be taking the 09.48, train from Grays rail station, it’s platform 3. (The side where the taxis queue…) to Limehouse, arriving 10.14, and from there pick up the canal and do a circular route, back to Fenchurch Street. It’s about 16 mile’s, taking in the sights … if I’m feeling energetic I may … Read entire article »

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Sunday Easy Rides

Sunday Easy Rides

From this Sunday (15th February), we’ll be running an easy paced ride which will be suitable for new riders, riders who want to try club cycling for the first time or just those that want to enjoy a slower paced, shorter ride. We plan to run these regularly and we’ll have an entry in the Event Calendar with details of the upcoming rides.  We’ll also include a named ride leader so you know who to introduce … Read entire article »

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Winter TT round 4

Hello all Our 4th winter time trial takes place tomorrow morning (Sat 07th Feb) at 09:30. Although the weather is going to be a bit chilly it is also going to be frost free and dry! If you haven’t tried one of our TT’s before come along and have a go as they’re aimed at beginners to this type of event, see a segement of our TT page below, or click on this link for full details Link to TT page “Just like the summer TT we would like to encourage all riders to take part, remember that it is not a contest between riders, but a chance to see how you can improve your own performance and to give yourself a little test during the winter months. The course is slightly longer than the summer … Read entire article »

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2015 AGM Agenda

2015 AGM Agenda

Hello all The agenda for this years annual general meeting has been uploaded to the club website, you will find it at Home/Files/Administration/AGM. Please sign in to download the .pdf file. Hopefully we’ll see a large turnout at the at the meeting, come along and help make the decisions that will shape your club for the coming year. Dave C … Read entire article »

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2015 Annual General Meeting

2015 Annual General Meeting

Hello all The date for our Annual General Meeting has been set for Friday 13th February 2015 (the night of our February club meeting), please come along and help make the decisions that will affect your club over the coming year. Only current members will be eligible to vote, although if you are someone who is considering joining Gateway Cycling you will still be able to come along and have a chat. If any members have any items … Read entire article »

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Burnham and Baddow Sportive (now cancelled)

Burnham and Baddow Sportive (now cancelled)

Please note that this event has now been cancelled by the organisers due to expected ice and snow on the course. Hi all The Southend Wheelers Burnham and Baddow sportive is taking place again this year on Sunday 1st Feb. Our club normally has quite a few riders take part in this event and it’s always good to see a lot of our blue jerseys there. The start has returned to it’s original location of East Hanningfield Village … Read entire article »

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