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Sunday Comment from Jon Lane

Sunday Comment from Jon Lane

Sunday 28th August: A super little ride out today, we didn’t go very far, however the objective was for photos’ and film footage to promote Gateway Cycling Club – on our website and beyond. Meeting up at the RSPB centre Purfleet, about twenty or so of us, mainly in ‘blue train’ club kit. … Read entire article »

An alternative report by Jon Lane…

An alternative report by Jon Lane…

All. A few lines from our Sunday ride… With the weather cooling a little, it was a steady Recreational Ride today Sunday 21st, with seven of us in all – descending on the ‘Delight’ café – Upminster Road South, at Rainham – arriving about 10.45 ish… We came from different directions… Sharon and Hanh met at the Old White Horse, shortly joined by Noel, Les and Andy. … Read entire article »

Gateway Sunday Recreation Ride

Gateway Sunday Recreation Ride

To the Parks! A different place to meet today – The Old White Horse by Top Meadow on the Ockendon Road. Five of us met there with the expectation that two others would at some point join the group. We set off in the hope that we would have sunny intervals, but that didn’t seem to be the case. … Read entire article »

Hot☀ Hot☀ Hot☀ Gateway Sunday Writtle Ride

Hot☀ Hot☀ Hot☀ Gateway Sunday Writtle Ride

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 »

Gateway Wednesday Ride: 10th August by Bob Drake

Gateway Wednesday Ride: 10th August by Bob Drake

Eleven riders on today’s midweek social ride, all made it to the cafe in their chosen groups and by their preferred routes and after plenty of chat the homeward ride was completed in the continuing glorious weather.🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲 Bob Drake … Read entire article »

Gateway Wednesday Off Road Ride: 3rd August by Bob Drake

Gateway Wednesday Off Road Ride: 3rd August by Bob Drake

Fourteen riders today on the mostly off road ride to Hornchurch Country Park. Really good route, new to some but seemed to be enjoyed by everyone, if you’re not used to it this off-roading can seem quite hard work but enjoyable none the less. I’ve no doubt Peter will be asked to do another one before the summer is out. … Read entire article »

Gateway Wednesday Ride 27th July by Bob Drake

Gateway Wednesday Ride 27th July by Bob Drake

Twelve plus one on the midweek ride today. No dramas just a usual sociable morning out with the club. It was suggested by some that for a change probably next week we have a mainly off road ride to the Spitfire cafe in Ingrebourne Park. The start would probably be Blackshots Leisure centre Grays. … Read entire article »

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 »

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 »