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Charity Event April 10th.

Charity Event Following the previous local charity ride in 2021, we have decided to run another charity event after the AGM on the Sunday of the 10thApril.  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 Youngs café (this could be subject to change closer to the date?). Once again, the club will match all donations, we would suggest a donation of £5 per entry or you can donate more if you wish and we will be supporting a charity to help support the people of Ukraine. You can make a donation on the day or you can donate via the club bank account Gateway Cycling 30-18-34 01559612 using “donate” as the … Read entire article »

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London Ride Saturday 22nd January

Dear All. I plan to take a London ride tomorrow, Saturday 22nd January 2022, meet at Grays station 08.45 taking the 09.00 train to travel to West Ham. A pleasant route to Southwark Park and the waterside cafe there for refreshment… Head back east towards Dartford, using the nice new cycleways separating riders from the traffic… and alongside parts of the Thames – depending on how we all feel… Not a great distance, about 30 miles door to door and mainly flat. Saturday looks a bit sunnier than Sunday and we need make the most of the daylight. All welcome – may see you there… Cheers! 🙂 Jon. M 07845 928 596 … Read entire article »

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Wednesday Ride this week

Eleven riders assembled at Orsett this morning for usual midweek ride,this included Brian a newcomer for his first ride with us. Two more riders plus Vic and Peter joined us at the cafe. We ended up in three groups which worked out well and made one large happy mob in the marquee at Puddledock. Rather windy but otherwise not bad conditions considering it’s now December and home leg was done at a brisk pace with a mainly following wind.Brian seemed to enjoy his first ride with us and will be coming again which is good news as I think he will fit in perfectly.Crackup corner was safely negotiated today.😇 … Read entire article »

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Gateway Remembrance Sunday Ride in aid of the Royal British Legion

Gateway Remembrance Sunday Ride in aid of the Royal British Legion

Thanks to everyone who came on today’s ride and to those who have donated to this very worthy cause. There was a really good attendance and a real coming together of club members on this memorable day. … Read entire article »

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Poppy Charity Ride – Rememberance Sunday

For One Sunday Only… Poppy Charity Ride – Rememberance Sunday Something that was mentioned at the AGM, was a charity ride. Having listened to many suggestions, all gratefully received, the Committee is pleased to announce the ride, in aid of The Royal British Legion, will be on Sunday 14th November, Remembrance Sunday. Ride start time will be 9.30 at Bulphan or whatever has been agreed with your ride group(s), with a cafe stop at Youngs Cafe, St Mary’s Lane. The idea is to meet at 10.50, for a 2 minute silence at 11.00. Riders can then stay for tea and chat or carry on for a longer ride. You can make a donation on the day or you can donate via the club bank account, using “donate” as the reference . … Read entire article »

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Wednesday ride 3rd November

From Bob D Sixteen riders at Orsett this morning for the midweek ride. Frances and Vicki flying the flag for the ladies as usual and Terry and John joining us at the cafe making a nice three full tables outside in the chilly sunshine chatting away as usual. It was a cold start but everyone was suitably kitted out and conditions felt quite pleasant for the time of year.There were a couple of road works and Pike lane was much busier than usual but all negotiated safely.It clouded over after miday and made homeward ride feel even chillier but all in all another nice club morning out.🚲🚲🚲🚲 … Read entire article »

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Midweek Ride

A great turnout of fifteen riders started from Orsett today for the weekly social ride to the usual brunch time cafe stop.There were thee ladies with us today which is always nice to see and there were four more members who had made own way there making about 25% of the club together on the same day a wonderful effort in my view,thanks for your continuing support for this ride. Bob D/ … Read entire article »

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Wednesday Ride

Fifteen riders on today’s social loop to Puddledock via Berwick ponds,nice riding conditions only spoilt by horrendous road works causing long tailback’s and disruption. Usual topical chats then quickish ride homeward. Don’t forget it’s Club Night this coming Friday, … Read entire article »

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Recreational Ride – SUNDAY 8th August 2021

Recreational Ride – SUNDAY 8th August 2021

At Barking station Sharon, Dave and I met with Terry, Roy and Chris G. Chris’s first ride with our small group… Heavy summer rain pouring down though not too windy or cold. Carefully we picked our way through the wet terraced back roads to the ‘Boris Blue Route’ running beside the A13 leading to Beckton. Here with Dave’s expert guidance and safe easy riding, we rode through green parklands on to an early coffee stop … Read entire article »

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Bob’s Wednesday Ride with Cafe Stop

Here are some photos from Bobs Wednesday ride, taken on his video camera. It was a fairly punchy ride by everyone in the group, Dave, Peter Clarke, Ivan, Chris Milne and Frances. We set a creditable 20.5 mph average in sweltering heat, with everyone doing their bit on the front. Gateway CC meet at Orsett War Memorial Wednesdays 9.45am for a 10am depart. The club welcomes all abilities of cyclists, there is a ride for everyone during the week and at weekends. A ‘no drop ride’ means the group will set the speed based on the slowest rider. Other rides may state a minimum average speed. This helps new riders gauge / select appropriate group rides. For more information about all Gateway Rides click here … Read entire article »

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