Wednesday Ride 10th May by Bob Drake
There were eleven of us on the midweek social ride today, a good turnout as some were saving themselves for tonight’s velodrome trip and hopefully we have recruited a new member Andy who is hoping to join us next week. Weather was kind to us and a good ride was had by all. 🚲🍔☕ … Read entire article »
Filed under: Club News, Recreation, Road
Thurrock Cycle Marathon Sunday 4th June
0900 for start time of 09:30 Location: Thurrock Civic Hall, Grays The Rotary Club of Mar Dyke Valley are organising the Thurrock Cycle Marathon from Thurrock Civic Hall in Blackshots Lane starting 9.30 on Sunday 4th June. The event is a sponsored ride to raise money for Rotary Club and local charities. There are 2 rides of 7 and 21 miles (although many do 2 laps to make 42 miles) with support facilities, emergency assistance and refreshment stops. Entry fee … Read entire article »
Filed under: Club News, Recreation, Road, Women
Sunday Ride to Writtle
Despite other counts and descriptions to the contrary, this ride set off from Bulphan with 7 riders. Nick M. dived off early on. Out via Doesgate Lane and Lower Dunton Road and across the A127. Fortunately the boot fair was closed so no problem there. Then up the hill at Rectory Road towards Billericay. Left at the top and left at the traffic lights on London Road followed by a quick right onto Mountnessing Road. … Read entire article »
Wednesday Ride 3rd May by Bob Drake
Eleven riders at Orsett this morning set off for rendezvous at Puddledock where met by Tina ,John L who made their solo ways there plus Peter W and myself by car making 15 members ,a high percentage of the club which is very commendable for a midweek get together. Quite a nice day and we were able to sit outside in the warmish sunshine. 🚲🍔☕ … Read entire article »
Sunday 30th April ride to Blackmore
A nice ride out to Blackmore in the sun – 2 groups about to set off. … Read entire article »
Wednesday Ride 26th April by Bob Drake
Eleven riders plus four in cars met up at Puddledock this morning, weather not bad and most of the road works completed so all in all another successful Gateway morning out. 🚲🍔🤪 N.B. Artistic photographs by Phil Baker Ed. … Read entire article »
Wednesday Ride 19th April by Bob Drake
Seven riders at Orsett plus two more at Puddledock plus three more by car making a grand total of twelve members out this morning. Nice to see Noel back with us after a long layoff. Dunnings Lane still causing problems completion time unspecified. Hope everyone enjoyed a safe and comfortable ride home. 🚲 … Read entire article »
Wednesday Ride 12th April by Bob Drake
Those five riders braved the wind and hail stones this morning to meet up at Puddledock with four of us who took the easy car route. Usual animated chat then a blowy ride back. Reminder it’s AGM this Friday evening 7-30pm Orsett Church Hall, see you all there. … Read entire article »
Wednesday Ride 05.04.2023 by Bob Drake
There were fifteen riders on the midweek social ride this morning, a record for 2023 so far and augers well for the better weather to come. Chris G did an early recce of the route so thanks for that, hopefully all those road works will be completed by next week. Nice to see Joe, Tina, Mike, Ivan, Nick and David back with us again. Hope to be back riding with you all soon. 🚲🚲🚲 Bob … Read entire article »
Criterium Races Monday 1st May
From: Yasmin Peachey secretary@westsuffolkwheelers.org Hi I’m the secretary of West Suffolk Wheelers cycling and triathlon club thought you might be interested in entering our Criterium on 1st May Bank Holiday. Entries are through British Cycling website There are races for all age groups. It’s at Ixworth IP31 2HH There’s food drink 2 pubs free parking and loads space for road side spectators. Be great to meet you Happy cycling Yaz club secretary from West Suffolk Wheelers Ixworth club page BC event … Read entire article »
