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Blogging Again by Bob Drake

After a long layoff, just a few words of cycling relevance. From a club perspective the leisure group goes from strength to strength with varied rides every sunday ably led Dave F and the Wednesday social group has maintained a strong turnout throughout the year. A few riders are now doing some longer sunday rides mainly initiated by Stephen and Ron, while Peter,Alan& co are participating in charity rides and organising Quiz and curry nlghts. In a wider sphere, there has been some wonderful racing to watch this year with the TDF the  best edition for some time. The mens World Championship road race from Edinburgh  to Glasgow had a bit of everything and super solo winner in the Dutchman Remco Evenpool. Club night takes place on the second friday … Read entire article »

Wednesday ride last week

Wednesday ride last week

Four riders plus four others met up at Puddledock this morning for usual midweek get together, Andy R and Phil did whole loop from Orsett while Les and new guy Jeff made their separate ways to rendezvous. Alan, Andy T,Vic and myself joined them by car. Windy, overcast but dry outward leg but the riders may have caught a shower homeward bound. Great to see we can still muster  a few even whenWeather not conducive … Read entire article »

Velodrome Trip 10th May

Velodrome Trip 10th May

Thanks to Peter for once again arranging an excellent evening session on Wednesday. The weather was rather overcast and wet but it didn’t affect us in the velodrome. 13 riders and 5 spectators  (I think) attended the velodrome for the 2 hour session with an easy introduction to riding the track using fundamental skills such as basic control and safety including stopping and starting, pace judgement, acceleration, slowing down, using the track to speed up and … Read entire article »

Wednesday Ride 10th May by Bob Drake

Wednesday Ride 10th May by Bob Drake

There were eleven of us on the midweek social ride today, a good turnout as some were saving themselves for tonight’s velodrome trip and hopefully we have recruited a new member Andy who is hoping to join us next week. Weather was kind to us and a good ride was had  by all. 🚲🍔☕ … Read entire article »

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 »