Nine riders on the midweek social ride this morning, all made the cafe òk all be it in dribs and drabs mainly due to the strong head winds which  split up  the group.Peter W joined at the cafe making  nice round ten members out  today. Following winds made quick return and not a drop of rain for whole ride.😎 … Read entire article »

Ten riders  on the midweek social ride this morning, weather dry with moderate wind on  the outward leg all eventually arrived safely at the cafe. After quite animated chat we set off for home in stiffening winds which became a tad uncomfortable by the time Orsett was reached. Finally everyone agrees that things seem to be chugging along very nicely at the moment. 😋 … Read entire article »

13 riders on the midweek social gathering today, very good for this time of year. Shame about all the roadworks disrupting our normal routes. Welcome back to Paul after long layoff. Many thanks to all those who paid for Xmas lunch booking, we are now a party of 13. … Read entire article »

3 groups today. A longer ride, a recreation ride and this one. We started off from Bulphan (village 1) with 7 and made our way via Doesgate Lane and Lower Dunton Road towards Horndon (village 2). Unfortunately Jeff felt unwell and parted company before Horndon. Following Orsett Road and Prince Charles Ave. we arrived in Orsett (village 3) and turned toward Bulphan intent on stopping at Young’s cafe (the ‘+’ portion of the title). Somehow we … Read entire article »

Eleven riders on the midweek social ride today, mostly regulars with Steve and Ron two new members and a welcome visit from Yorkshire of Chris M a stalwart of the club for many years splendidly kitted out in his Ilkley’s cc colours. All made the cafe OK where we were joined by Chris G, Usual chat including a possible Wednesday Christmas lunch at Puddledock in December, as interest was shown I will be looking for … Read entire article »