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AGM Adjourned to May 12th Club Night

In accordance with paragraph 32 of the Articles of Association (see below) the AGM last evening was adjourned due to a failure to achieve a full quorum. To be held at Orsett Churches Hall I am therefore writing to advise all our members that the Gateway Cycling Annual General Meeting has been re-scheduled for Friday 12th May at 7:30 pm and is to be held at Orsett Churches Hall. The Committee will consider the matter and propose wording … Read entire article »
Wednesday Ride 12th April by Bob Drake

Those five riders braved the wind and hail stones this morning to meet up at Puddledock with four of us who took the easy car route. Usual animated chat then a blowy ride back. Reminder it’s AGM this Friday evening 7-30pm Orsett Church Hall, see you all there. … Read entire article »
Saturday ride to Canvey Island by Jon Lane

Extract from the original email posting and itinerary of the ride: A last minute ride to Canvey Island – have been v’ busy… but plan to hop on the train to Benfleet tomorrow, Saturday 8.4.2023, taking the 09.30 from Grays station. Ride around the Island to the south side for coffee and eats, very pleasant here folks… then for me back home on the train again. It’s a flat easy ride, bumpy in places, hybrid, MTB, gravel or … Read entire article »
Gateway Cycling AGM: Friday 14th April 2023 7:30pm

To be held at Orsett Churches Hall I am writing to remind all our members that the Gateway Cycling Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for Friday 14th April at 7:30 pm and is to be held at Orsett Churches Hall. To be able to carry out any of the required club business, we need 20 current club members to attend. Without that level of attendance we will be unable to update the Club Constitution or fill … Read entire article »
Wednesday Ride 05.04.2023 by Bob Drake

There were fifteen riders on the midweek social ride this morning, a record for 2023 so far and augers well for the better weather to come. Chris G did an early recce of the route so thanks for that, hopefully all those road works will be completed by next week. Nice to see Joe, Tina, Mike, Ivan, Nick and David back with us again. Hope to be back riding with you all soon. 🚲🚲🚲 Bob … Read entire article »
Havering Mayor’s Charity Bike Ride on Sunday 16th April 2023

Sponsored Bike ride on behalf of the Havering Mayor’s Charities The Friends of Ingrebourne Valley & Hornchurch Country Park supported by Havering Cyclists invite you to participate in a 12 mile (mostly off road) sponsored & led bike ride on Sunday, 16th April 2023 commencing at 10.45 in Hornchurch Country Park in support of the Havering Mayor’s two Charities. More information below and here … Read entire article »
Criterium Races Monday 1st May

From: Yasmin Peachey secretary@westsuffolkwheelers.org Hi I’m the secretary of West Suffolk Wheelers cycling and triathlon club thought you might be interested in entering our Criterium on 1st May Bank Holiday. Entries are through British Cycling website There are races for all age groups. It’s at Ixworth IP31 2HH There’s food drink 2 pubs free parking and loads space for road side spectators. Be great to meet you Happy cycling Yaz club secretary from West Suffolk Wheelers Ixworth club page BC event … Read entire article »
WAVES AND WHEELS… THURSDAY 30.3.2023… by Jon Lane

A nautical ride this Thursday 30th… Seven of us to Barking and onto Barking Riverside station. A short roll onto the smart, airy riverside jetty to await the sleek Uber boat. Helpful ‘sailors’ stowed and stacked our bikes and in comfy seats it was coffee with inspiring dreamy views to Embankment station… (as said before; you need to try this one folks – with or without your bike…) On and up towards Big Ben and … Read entire article »