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LONDON SOUTH BANK RIDE – SUNDAY 12.3.2023… by Jon Lane
With this Sunday 12th ride, and temperatures just in double figures, a breeze from the west, we caught a mild weather window… Pulling us together was Dave the ‘Fish’. Tracy, Jeff, Han and I trained it in to Fenchurch… met there by Alan, we set off. Shortly after, over Tower Bridge, Terry joined us having ridden from home. Together it was along some of the best of London city cycle routes. Tooley Street and onwards. … Read entire article »
Bodyworks Cancelled but Club Night Goes On by David Fish
FRIDAY CLUB NIGHT I have had a call from Andy at Bodyworks. Due to sickness they will not be able to come along on Friday . I will rearrange it for later on this year. David Fish … Read entire article »
A CHILLY ‘COALHOUSE’ RIDE – SUNDAY 5.3.2023 by Jon Lane
Just a super little ride today folks. Dave with others from Blackshots to Coalhouse Fort ‘Engine Room’ café, via Chadwell and the backroads. I got there via Mucking and the sea wall. It was dry, a slight breeze and pretty jolly chilly, this was made up for though with the wonderful blossoms beginning to burst all over. The Japanese name for this blossom season, apparently is ‘Sakura’. Coffee and cake etc and then Bob and … Read entire article »
Wednesday Ride 01.03.2023 by Bob Drake
Seven riders plus John L and myself by car met up for brunch and chat at Puddledock this morning keeping the midweek Gateway flag flying. … Read entire article »
SPORTS INJURY CLINIC: March 10th Club Night
At our next club night on March 10th , Emma and Andy from the Bodyworks Physiotherapy and Sports injury clinic will be coming along to talk about the treatments they provide. They offer Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Sports Massage to help treat all types of sporting injuries, back pain, neck pain, hip & knee problems, foot problems, shoulder, elbow and hand problems. A few club members have used their services in the past and they will be available to … Read entire article »
SUNDAY ‘BROXBOURNE’ RIDE. 26.2.2023 by Jon Lane
To Broxbourne by train, taking us to a pleasant place from which to ride – cutting out the schlep – with Dave, Sharon, Tracy, Les and Jeff. A bit breezy and chilly, the wind from the north east and the temperature on a single digit… Setting off and manoeuvring around blocked bridges and road closures we made our way, heading south, onto the narrow, Lee Navigation tow path. Quite a few walkers and a few … Read entire article »
Saturday 11th Canal Ride by Jon Lane
The Saturday 11th Canal Ride went pretty well… Dave, Tracy, Danny and me set off from Grays to Limehouse, meeting up with Terry, cycled through the real ‘East End’ to Whitechapel tube. The modest entrance, with outside the thriving market stalls, leads up the steps in to the Tardis like cavernous station. Seven levels down! We took the smart Elizabeth Line to Hayes and Harlington. Setting off along the Canal path Danny picked up a … Read entire article »
CANAL SIDE RIDE – SATURDAY 11th FEBRUARY 2023 – MEET AT GRAYS STATION 08.50… by Jon Lane
Dear All… I’m planning a canal side ride this Saturday 11th February 2023, meet at Grays station 08.50 … taking the 09.08 train. Travel to Limehouse, a bike ride of one mile, to the refurbished Whitechapel station. Picking up the new Elizabeth Line taking us straight to Hayes and Harlington station – also refurbished. On to the Regents Canal back towards London. On route, a good waterside ‘Lebanese’ coffee shop stop… Several choices of places to … Read entire article »
