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 »

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 😲. I got there late – but no-one had set off yet👍. … Read entire article »

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

Nine riders (I think) plus a non-riding, recovering Bob on today’s midweek social ride, all made it to the café 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 »

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 »

I wrote a road by road and elegant description of the ride today. Unfortunately without saving it I pressed the wrong button and it disappeared into the ether. Here is a much shortened version: … Read entire article »