Gateway Cycling

What does 2017 hold?

Now that we are edging into 2017 and I think that winter riding/training is firmly underway. Have you thought about what 2017 will hold for you? Have you set a goal to achieve this year? An event you want to set a PB in? Something new you would like to try? Move up a group on a Sunday ride? Give a club training ride ago? Give racing a go? Concur a mountain? It’s good to set targets and … Read entire article »

Gateway Cycling New Year’s Day Ride – 1st Jan 2017

The old year is slipping away and the new one fast approaching and it’s time to start afresh… So do come and join us for the traditional family Gateway Cycling – New Year’s Day Ride. This event has been running for many years – through fair weather and foul! The route is mainly flat and easy and all ‘off road’ along cycle paths and tracks. It’s ideal for youngsters and less experienced riders – at a … Read entire article »

Santa Ride 2016

Santa is getting ready for his outing to Hyde Hall. He will be leaving Bulphan on the 18th December @ 09:30, so dress up in your favourite Christmas outfit and join our merry throng! We will be raising funds for Little Havens hospice, so get your friends & relatives to give you some cash for dressing up! Gateway Cycling will be donating £100 to this worthy cause. … Read entire article »

Gateway Annual Hill Climb 2016 – Sunday 6th November

For the fourth year running we will be using Childerditch Lane again for our hill climb, it will start at 10:00 at the bottom of Childerditch Lane on the north (Brentwood) side of the A127, and is for club members only. Although it’s a hill climb, it isn’t too severe and is suitable for all types of riders, and it would be good to see the ‘easy’ ride group and the ‘beginners’ have a go. … Read entire article »

Gateway @ the Velodrome & Octobers Club Night

Gateway had their first taster of riding the Olympic park velodrome as a group on Sunday and it was a hit. Nearly 30 riders turned up to hire kit and bikes to have a go at a taster style group session. Coaching catered to the group was well received with people progressing much quicker than the public sessions and confidence was high given that you know the wheels you are following. The Gateway pursuit team will … Read entire article »

RSPB Rainham Marshes September Cycling Events

Autumn is here and our friends at RSPB Rainham Marshes have some events they want to share with us. Here are the details they have passed on: Guided Cycle Ride – day trip Saturday 10 September, 11 am-3 pm Explore the RSPB Rainham Marshes Riverwall and further afield with a cycle expert and guide, and discover the wildlife and the amazing views! This guided off road cycle ride will take you on good paths, stopping along the way … Read entire article »

September Club Night

This Friday is Septembers club night, unfortunately Bianca from bike fit has had to postpone till Octobers night but don’t let that put you off, there will still be plenty of cake and chit chat! The suggestion box will be back again, so please have some input if there is something you would like to see at the club. Thank you for the submission last month, the suggestion has been passed to the committee. A very … Read entire article »

Gateway Family Ride to Thameside Nature Park – Sunday 4th September

Gateway Cycling is arranging a ride over to the Thameside Nature Park in Mucking on Sunday September 4th 2016.The ride will be suitable for new riders, families or those that enjoy a slower paced shorter ride. Meet up outside the Blackshots Sports Centre by the cycle stands in front of the centre at 9.15am for a 9.30am departure. Please make yourself known to the ride leader Dave, when you arrive..The ride will be at a … Read entire article »

Gateway Summer TT Week 12

The Gateway time trial is now nearing the end of the season, and with that comes the Summer harvest. The farmers tractors were charging up and down the lanes to get the harvest in and some riders had a few hold ups, three had to be held on the start line due to a combine harvester working it’s way up Dunnings lane, and a couple had to halt to let tractors past. Eight riders took part … Read entire article »