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AGM May 12th by Jon Lane

AGM May 12th by Jon Lane

Dear All.. This Friday 12th May 2023, 7.30pm for 8pm start… We are having another go at completing the Gateway Cycling Club, AGM (Annual General Meeting)… Last month we didn’t quite have the numbers to get the process over the line… It’s important that we get this little bit of necessary bureaucracy done and dusted, so we can just keep the Club rolling along… It would be great if you could please get along to this crucial … Read entire article »

Sunday Recreation Ride

Sunday Recreation Ride

A Sunday ride intended to ride over to Hornchurch with a stop at Jean’s cafe in North St. Returning via Hornchurch Country Park and along the Thames. The route also involved Raphael’s Park in Romford. … Read entire article »

Thurrock Cycle Marathon Sunday 4th June

Thurrock Cycle Marathon Sunday 4th 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 4th June. The event is a sponsored ride to raise money for Rotary Club and local charities. There are 2 rides of 7 and 21 miles (although many do 2 laps to make 42 miles) with support facilities, emergency assistance and refreshment stops. Entry fee … Read entire article »

Sunday Ride to Writtle

Sunday Ride to Writtle

Despite other counts and descriptions to the contrary, this ride set off from Bulphan with 7 riders. Nick M. dived off early on. Out via Doesgate Lane and Lower Dunton Road and across the A127. Fortunately the boot fair was closed so no problem there. Then up the hill at Rectory Road towards Billericay. Left at the top and left at the traffic lights on London Road followed by a quick right onto Mountnessing Road. … Read entire article »

Gateway Cycling AGM Reminder: Friday 12th May 7:30pm

Gateway Cycling AGM Reminder: Friday 12th May 7:30pm

Following on from the adjournment of the Annual General Meeting on 14th April, I am writing to remind all club members that the AGM has been rescheduled to: Friday 12th May at Orsett Churches Hall. It is of utmost importance to the running of the club that we achieve a quorum for this meeting. As mentioned in my earlier post, the Committee has now considered the matter and propose wording to modify the scale of quorum required … Read entire article »

Wednesday Ride 3rd May by Bob Drake

Wednesday Ride 3rd May by Bob Drake

Eleven riders at Orsett this morning set off for rendezvous at Puddledock where met by Tina  ,John L who made their solo ways there plus Peter W and myself by car making 15 members ,a high percentage of the club which is very commendable for a midweek get together. Quite a nice day and we were able to sit outside in the warmish sunshine. 🚲🍔☕ … Read entire article »

Sunday 30th April ride to Blackmore

Sunday 30th April ride to Blackmore

A nice ride out to Blackmore in the sun – 2 groups about to set off. … Read entire article »

Wednesday Ride 26th April by Bob Drake

Wednesday Ride 26th April by Bob Drake

Eleven riders plus four in cars met up at Puddledock this morning, weather not bad and most of the road works completed so all in all another successful Gateway morning out. 🚲🍔🤪 N.B. Artistic photographs by Phil Baker    Ed. … Read entire article »

Wednesday Ride 19th April by Bob Drake

Wednesday Ride 19th April by Bob Drake

Seven riders at Orsett plus two more at Puddledock plus three more by car making a grand total of twelve members out this morning. Nice to see Noel back with us after a long layoff. Dunnings Lane still causing problems completion time unspecified. Hope everyone enjoyed a safe and comfortable ride home. 🚲 … Read entire article »