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Wednesday Ride Christmas Lunch @ Puddledock 14th December

Wednesday Ride Christmas Lunch @ Puddledock 14th December

Excellent lunch arranged by Bob for 13 of the participants in the Wednesday group. A selection of WhatsApp responses shown below and for those of you scrutinizing the photograph, Alan is just about hidden behind Ivan 😀   … Read entire article »

Following the Christmas Beer & Sandwiches… by Jon Lane

Following the Christmas Beer & Sandwiches… by Jon Lane

Hi All. Despite the small distraction of the footy’ on the big screen… (Holland V Argentina…) (-: All went pretty jolly well at the Kings Arms – Christmas ‘Club Night’. Much good natured racket and noise, heads together, we were able to chat ok and enjoy the company and sandwich buffet. Being a very cold evening it was really good to see about twenty plus of us together, grateful after the two year covid break. Some … Read entire article »

Gateway Wednesday Ride: 7th December by Bob Drake

Gateway Wednesday Ride: 7th December by Bob Drake

Six riders and two by car on Wednesday’s Gateway social  gathering. Nice to have Stephen P with us and Chris G back after a couple of weeks layoff. It was bitterly cold on outward leg but slightly warmer on return to Orsett. We were able to sit inside café for a change as outside would have been a tad uncomfortable at the day’s low temperature. Next week is the groups Xmas lunch, more reminders for … Read entire article »

CHRISTMAS BEER & SANDWICHES: FRIDAY 9th DECEMBER 2022

CHRISTMAS BEER & SANDWICHES: FRIDAY 9th DECEMBER 2022

CLUB NIGHT AT – THE KINGS ARMS – BAKER STREET – 7.30 pm ONWARDS… Just a timely reminder that the club night on Friday will be held at the Kings Arms on Baker Street. We can look forward to a buffet and a free drink in ‘The Snug’ next to the bar. If you haven’t been to a club night for a while, or out on a ride recently, no worries, you’ll be made very welcome. We hope you … Read entire article »

Gateway Wednesday Ride: 30th November by Bob Drake

Gateway Wednesday Ride: 30th November by Bob Drake

Eleven riders plus Peter C by car on the midweek social ride this morning, this is very good for this time of year. Weather was overcast and chilly but with virtually no wind riding was quite comfortable, the edges of Dunnings Lane have been wrecked by the heavy traffic diverted down there by Fen Lane being closed for the last three weeks, take care when using as still much busier than usual, also  two sets … Read entire article »

A KENT RIDE SATURDAY 26 11 2022 by Jon Lane

A KENT RIDE SATURDAY 26 11 2022  by Jon Lane

Saturday 26th, another Dave F ‘Special’, a long-awaited Kent ride, with 9 of us driving or riding to Tilbury Ferry landing stage for the crossing to Gravesend. We had to do it in two bites, because of passenger numbers and limited bike space. 10.15 and a return pick up at 10.30. Collecting at the Gordon Promenade we all set off along the bumpy and lumpy Thames and Medway canal path to Lower Higham. Cattle grazing … Read entire article »

BC Update on Transgender and Non-Binary Participation Policy

BC Update on Transgender and Non-Binary Participation Policy

Recently received from British Cycling and relevant to all club members as we are an affiliated club: Over recent months, BC have been conducting a full review of their Transgender and Non-Binary Participation Policy, and now share an update on the progress to date and next steps. This update can be found here. They have also produced guidance for members and clubs, which can be accessed here. … Read entire article »

Volunteers for Testing at University of Essex

Volunteers for Testing at University of Essex

The following request was received from the University of Essex School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences in Colchester. If anyone is interested it may be interesting. The poster and website details are at the end of the message. … Read entire article »

CHRISTMAS BEER AND SANDWICHES… FRIDAY – 9th DECEMBER 2022

CHRISTMAS BEER AND SANDWICHES… FRIDAY – 9th DECEMBER 2022

CLUB NIGHT AT – THE KINGS ARMS – BAKER STREET – 7.30 pm ONWARDS… Dear All… As above… with a full buffet and a free drink in ‘The Snug’ next to the bar… All round it’s been a difficult couple of years for everyone, so it will be great to put the past behind us but remember the good things – and there’s plenty of them… … Read entire article »