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Gateway Wednesday Ride 20th July

Gateway Wednesday Ride 20th July

Twelve riders on the midweek ride today. Most of the roads closed by yesterday’s fires are now open and all eventually made the cafe in their preferred groups. Weather still rather on the warm side but much cooler than Tuesday. Vic D rode again and is doing very well considering his serious injuries. All in all another successful drama free gateway ride. Bob Drake   … Read entire article »

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Typical Wednesday Gateway Berwick Ponds Ride

Typical Wednesday Gateway Berwick Ponds Ride

The typical Wednesday Berwick Ponds Ride starts off a little disjointed. It depends who is talking to whom and about what. We start at around 10 o’clock and in several groups, making our way to the main reason for the ride – the Puddledock Cafe lunchtime break. The full route is as shown on the map but there are various shorter options and alternatives. … Read entire article »

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Gateway Sunday Ride to Hyde Hall

Gateway Sunday Ride to Hyde Hall

A lovely sunny Sunday morning ride. We split into 2 groups of 6 or 7 and made our own way to Hyde Hall (although both groups went the same way!) We set off from Bulphan via Doesgate Lane and Lower Dunton Road where we picked up Chris Garside waiting for us to go by. Onward to pass the Boot Sale and then up Little Burstead Hill through Billericay to Goatsmoor Lane and towards Stock, working … Read entire article »

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THURROCK CYCLE MARATHON

THURROCK CYCLE MARATHON

An excellent turn out by Gateway and the inhabitants of Thurrock and surrounding areas to take part in the first TCM charity ride in several years. The weather was good and members completed one of the three options of the race i.e. 7 miles, 21 miles or 42 miles. I think a very good day was had by all. Videos from Thurrock Nub News and Tim Baxendale on Facebook show images of the start (which have … Read entire article »

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THURROCK CYCLE MARATHON Sunday 12th June

THURROCK CYCLE MARATHON Sunday 12th 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 12th June. The event is a sponsored ride to raise money for Rotary Club local charities and the Thurrock Mayor local charity. There are 3 rides of 7, 21 and 42 miles with support facilities, emergency assistance and refreshment stops.   Entry online or registration … Read entire article »

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#STAND WITH UKRAINE

#STAND WITH UKRAINE

Gateway Cycling are proud to announce that the club has raised £435 from our Ride for Ukraine event. This has been match funded by the club to £870 and donated to the British Cycling #STAND WITH UKRAINE campaign. British Cycling will then further match fund this figure to a substantial £1,740. The following link will show the donations of the crowdfunding campaign: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ukraine-cycling-dec/backers#start WELL DONE TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR SUPPORT FOR THIS IMPORTANT HUMANITARIAN APPEAL   … Read entire article »

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Gateway Ride for Ukraine

Gateway Ride for Ukraine

A good turnout for the ride which split into several groups. I think  everyone had a good day out and the weather was excellent. The club members have raised over £400 which will be matched by the club. The money will then be forwarded to the British Cycling #STAND WITH UKRAINE campaign and they will match-fund our donation (making it worth up to 4 times the original) before splitting between:  … Read entire article »

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Gateway Ride for Ukraine: Route links

Gateway Ride for Ukraine: Route links

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39327576    Ukraine https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39264755    Ukraine Alt 3 2 possible routes starting at Bulphan C of E Academy. Route 1: is just under 20 miles and is the standard Gateway Berwick Ponds Wednesday ride. 15 miles to the cafe stop. Route 2: is slightly longer at just under 25 miles and adds a stretch out towards Brentwood. 20 miles to the cafe stop. This might suit more experienced riders since there are two crossings (at traffic lights) of a … Read entire article »

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Gateway Ride for Ukraine Sunday 8th May

Gateway Ride for Ukraine Sunday 8th May

GATEWAY CYCLING CHARITY RIDE for UKRAINE Sunday 8th May,  9:30 am Start Bulphan C of E Academy Following Gateway Cycling’s previous local charity ride in 2021, we have decided to run another charity event on Sunday 8thMay to raise money to support the people of Ukraine.  We plan to meet at the school in Bulphan at around 9.00am for a 9.30am start.  The route will be 20-25 miles in total and we will be stopping at Young’s café … Read entire article »

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Gateway Ride for Ukraine

Following Gateway Cycling’s previous local charity ride in 2021, we have decided to run another charity event on Sunday 8thMay to raise money to support the people of Ukraine.  We plan to meet at the school in Bulphan at around 9.00am for a 9.30am start.  The route will be 20-25 miles in total and we will be stopping at Young’s café (this may be subject to change closer to the date). You can make a donation on the day (we suggest a donation of £5 per entry or you can donate more if you wish) or you can donate via the club bank account:                  Gateway Cycling                  Sort Code:          30-18-34                  Account No:       01559612   using “donate” as the reference.    The club will match any funds collected and we will be … Read entire article »

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