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Gateway Wednesday Off Road Ride: 5th October

Gateway Wednesday Off Road Ride: 5th October

Started off with 7 at Blackshots then picked up Vic at Bonnygate Wood Park. Cafe stop at the Spitfire and a bit of a chat then on to meet Bob at Dovers Corner. Vic and Terry left at that point and Bob stayed until the RSPB at Rainham marshes. Brutally windy in places (and especially along the river). … Read entire article »

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Gateway Wednesday Ride: 28th September

Gateway Wednesday Ride: 28th September

It was marginal to get there on time when I left home; forgot bottles – went back; dropped chain crossing Lodge Lane and was held up at traffic lights in Orsett đŸ˜Č. I got there late – but no-one had set off yet👍. … Read entire article »

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Sunday Recreation Ride 25th September

Sunday Recreation Ride 25th September

Thx Jon for another great ride. Dave came to say hello and wave us off. We headed towards the general direction of the Tilbury Ferry, joining the river front at the World’s End pub. With the Thames on our right we pretty much stayed on this picturesque route, with blue skies above, to Coalhouse Fort. From there we continued off road towards Mucking, joining the main road just before E Tilbury station for the final stretch. … Read entire article »

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Gateway Wednesday Ride: 21st September

Gateway Wednesday Ride: 21st September

Ten riders on today’s midweek social ride. All made it to the cafĂ©. No problems for anyone and an enjoyable day out in the usual good company. … Read entire article »

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Sunday Recreation Ride to London 18th September

Sunday Recreation Ride to London 18th September

Train to Barking. Cycled to Yurt Cafe for brunch. Cycled to Parliament Square to soak up the atmosphere. People everywhere including bedding down in tents and bus shelters along the route ready for tomorrow. Road signs refer to expected disruption tomorrow due to ‘major event’. We crossed the Thames at Westminster Bridge then headed to Southwark park to see the start of the queues, although we passed various sections of the queue enroute. Continued to … Read entire article »

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CIRCULAR RECREATION RIDE – SOUTHEND ON SEA 10th September

CIRCULAR RECREATION RIDE – SOUTHEND ON SEA 10th September

Six of us together on the train to Chalkwell, Dave F, Terry W, Hanh L and Frances and Jeff B. Perfect weather to ride along the S o S seafront to Shoebury. Passing the pier, the rides and flashing funfair, it was onward – … Read entire article »

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Vintage Tweed Bike Ride Sunday 11th September: CANCELLED

Vintage Tweed Bike Ride Sunday 11th September: CANCELLED

We have been advised that the advertised Vintage Tweed Bike Ride this Sunday 11th September has been cancelled by Thurrock Council following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. … Read entire article »

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Gateway Wednesday Ride 7th September

Gateway Wednesday Ride 7th September

Nine riders (I think) plus a non-riding, recovering Bob on today’s midweek social ride, all made it to the cafĂ© in their chosen groups and by their preferred routes and after plenty of chat the homeward ride was completed in the hope of the weather not turning wet. … Read entire article »

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Vintage Tweed Bike Ride Sunday 11th September

Vintage Tweed Bike Ride Sunday 11th September

Having attended the Thurrock Cycle Forum last night the notices that Dan Lowe uploaded to Facebook and WhatsApp might need a bit of clarification…This will be a good opportunity for the club to show support for Thurrock Council’s Road Safety Team by riding with them at 1pm from Hardie Park in Stanford-le-Hope for a 10km ride. … Read entire article »

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Gateway Blackmore Ride (Sunday 4th September)

Gateway Blackmore Ride (Sunday 4th September)

5 of us at Bulphan – 4 of the usual group and one new addition, Alex. Chatted with Recreation group then went out via Doesgate Lane and Dunton past the boot fair main entrance up Rectory Road to Little Burstead and onward to Tye Common Road. At Billericay we took Mountnessing Road onto Old Church Lane / Old Church Road / Church Road into Mountnessing crossing Roman Road onto Thoby Lane / Mountnessing Road left … Read entire article »

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