Wednesday Ride 29.03.2023 by Bob Drake
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
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 »
Filed under: Club News, Recreation, Road
CLOCKS GO FORWARD1 HOUR: Sunday 26th March meeting times change
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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Wednesday Ride 01.03.2023 by Bob Drake
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 »
Wednesday Ride 08.02.2023 by Bob Drake and Les Lucas
A cold foggy ride with Terry and Kevin meet Alan and Bob at the café we was covered in ice when got to Orsett to start the ride 🥶😂 It was a nice ride home from the café 🚴🏼🚴♂️🚴🏼👍 Les Well done to the four of you who rode today, it was a first for me to see riders actually with ice on their clothes and bikes thankfully the roads were reasonably dry and safe. As Les said later … Read entire article »
Gateway Wednesday Ride: 7th December by Bob Drake
Six riders and two by car on Wednesday’s Gateway social gathering. Nice to have Stephen P with us and Chris G back after a couple of weeks layoff. It was bitterly cold on outward leg but slightly warmer on return to Orsett. We were able to sit inside café for a change as outside would have been a tad uncomfortable at the day’s low temperature. Next week is the groups Xmas lunch, more reminders for … Read entire article »
Gateway Wednesday Ride: 30th November by Bob Drake
Eleven riders plus Peter C by car on the midweek social ride this morning, this is very good for this time of year. Weather was overcast and chilly but with virtually no wind riding was quite comfortable, the edges of Dunnings Lane have been wrecked by the heavy traffic diverted down there by Fen Lane being closed for the last three weeks, take care when using as still much busier than usual, also two sets … Read entire article »
Gateway Wednesday Ride: 9th November by Bob Drake
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 »
Gateway Wednesday Ride: 2nd November by Bob Drake
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 »
Gateway Wednesday Ride: 26th October by Bob Drake
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 »