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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 »

AGM Adjourned to May 12th Club Night

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

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

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

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 »