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Santa Ride 2019
From Dave Fish There were at least a dozen of us meeting up at the starting point in Bulphan dressed up in our Christmas finery. We set off riding through Little Burstead, Billericay with a following tailwind to our destination at Hanningfield. On entering the cafe one little girl surprised to see Santa entering asked if it was Christmas. She was reassured that Santa would be visiting her on Christmas Eve with his reindeer. After coffee and cakes we began … Read entire article »
Santa Ride Sunday 15th December
Gateway cycling club riders will be wearing festive costumes for its annual Santa ride on Sunday December 15th. Leaving Bulphan at 10.00 am we will ride over to the restaurant at Hanningfield Water Park for some refreshments before riding back to Thurrock. This ride is always well attended so if you see us give us a wave. … Read entire article »
Wednesday Xmas Lunch Last Reminder
For those booked for this event it is this coming wednesday the 11th of Dec,1230 for 1pm start at Coalhouse Fort East Tilbury.You may bring your own Wine Beer Etc as usual.Anyone riding there remember your lights as it may be dusk on leaving.Bob D … Read entire article »
Events Reminder
Wednesday 11th – lunch at Coalhouse House Fort – there was one space left as of yesterday. Friday 13th evening – Christmas evening buffet – all welcome, first drink free. Sunday 15th – Santa ride at 10.00 from Bulphan … Read entire article »
Midweek Ride 4th Dec
Inspite of forecast low temperature seven riders assembled at Orsett today for 10 am departure to Puddledock via Berwich Ponds loop.We managed to stay together as one group at a sensible pace ,not as fast as usual but not particularly slow either, ice on the puddles but the lanes perfectly safe mostly dry with a bit of dampness in the shady areas.Arrived safely at cafe where met Tina who had made way there solo by bike and three more members by car. Pleased to see Joe back with us today as he hasnt been able to make it for a few weeks.Split into three groups for return and the four of us who returned to Orsett enjoyed trouble free trip in glorious sunshine and a balmy 8 degrees.I think we … Read entire article »
December 2019 Events
Hi all, a reminder about a couple of events coming up. On Friday the 13th December we will be having the Gateway Cycling Christmas buffet at the Kings Arms in Orsett. We start at 7.30 and hope to see loads of you there. Your first drink is on the club and they always lay on a good spread. On Sunday 15th December, there will be the annual Santa ride. This starts in Bulphan at 10.00 and will go to the cafe at Hanningfield. Feel free to attire yourself appropriately. It would be appreciated if some of the more experienced riders would lead this ride, at a slower speed, for the social riders. Mark Woolven has kindly offered to lead this ride, thanks Mark. … Read entire article »
Midweek Ride Today
No report last week as although usual good turnout nothing of particular note or out of the ordinary took place so did’nt want to bore you unduly with the mundane. Much the same could be said again this week but here goes anyway.Fourteen members out today soon split into a medium size group and a couple of small groups on the road.Unfortunately Tina suffered a puncture at the start so with Chris G made straight for cafe after making repairs.I made up a double act with Phil B who pulled me whole way round outward leg at around 15mph and we were last to cafe stop.I understand the fastest group averaged nearly 19 mph with the others in between.Puddledock very busy again today so a table of ten another of … Read entire article »
Gateway Christmas Buffet 2019 – Friday December 13th
A date for your diaries! Please come along to the Christmas buffet on December 13th at the Kings Arms in Orsett starting at 7.30 PM. We have held this event at this venue for the past two years and they have always provided a good spread. Your first drink is free, on the club. We hope to see you there for a chat and good old Christmas cheer. Gateway Committee … Read entire article »
Midweek Ride 30th Oct
Another good turnout today,thirteen riders ready for the 10am departure from Orsett.Looking at who had turned up I thought I’m out of my league again here so while they were still chatting set off hoping to gain a bit of distance so would’nt be too far behind at cafe stop.Soon caught by Chris M but manged to hang on through Bulphan until we were caught by Peter C and John K crossing the fen from where we rode as a foursome as far as Corbetts Tey.Heading round the Berich Ponds loop Tony G and Keith W came by and pulled us as far as the rise by Damyn’s Hall airfield before heading off into the distance.Others were now getting on the wheels and led mainly by Chris M again we … Read entire article »
