Wickford/Basildon

[Diggs]

So that's Time Trialling along the A127 out then.
Looking ahead to post snowmageddon* and a general warming up, anyone have preferences for availablity? Sunday morning is a pain for me (and one reason why I haven't embraced the club culture) with the Diglets sporting schedule but otherwise reasonably flexible

*The light flurry expected

 

[Rafferty]

Gave up Time Trialling in the 80s. I used to ride with the Becontree Wheelers years ago.

 

[Dave the Smeghead]

I usually try to get in few miles when the next Simon Cowell travesty of a tv programme comes on. My wife and children like to watch this type of rubbish - I clip on the lights and get a few miles in.

 

[Rafferty]

I usually try to get in few miles when the next Simon Cowell travesty of a tv programme comes on. My wife and children like to watch this type of rubbish - I clip on the lights and get a few miles in.

Snap!

 

[Toeclip]

What about this club http://www.gatewaycycling.org.uk they meet every Sunday at Bulphan School in Fen Lane, so not too far from Basildon.

 

[Dave the Smeghead]

What about this club http://www.gatewaycycling.org.uk they meet every Sunday at Bulphan School in Fen Lane, so not too far from Basildon.

Gave ridden with these guys a couple of times. For me a bit faster than I am comfortable going for a distance. Nice bunch of people though.

 

[Dave the Smeghead]

Meant "have" obviously

 

[Rafferty]

Quiet lanes, countryside and tea/cake stops are what I am looking for, not a chain-gang.

 

[Toeclip]

I wouldn`t call the Gateway CC a chain-gang, there are several rides that go out on a Sunday to suit all riders with varying distance and speed. All rides include a cafe stop too.

 

[Ian193]

I'm in wickford as well and would like to get out more often that I am at present

 

[Rafferty]

I'm in wickford as well and would like to get out more often that I am at present

Have a look at the Sky Ride website. (I promise that Rupert Murdoch doesn't have anything to do with it, despite the name).

 

[Diggs]

Ok well enough of this talk then.
@Rafferty @Ian193 @The Central Scrutinizer @Dave the Smeghead @123456789 @Leescfc79 @Toeclip
Just testing the water to see if anyone would be up for a gentle ride this Saturday (as there's a six nations break)?
If not, we can pick a date for later on, to pencil in the diaries.

 

[Ian193]

@Diggs how many miles you thinking of doing and what route you thinking

 

[Diggs]

Hi @Ian193 happy to be lead by suggestions. Out on my own, ideally I'd probably be out for 25-30 miles but it depends on weather and if there's stops etc. My default loop would be out to the Hanningfields via Downham, then up to Galleywood across to Margaretting looping round past The Viper (must pop in there at some point) to Ingatestone and back into Billericay. As nice as it is, I'd love a change with other people's ideas

 

[Dave the Smeghead]

Would love to but unless you are going out early morning I won't be able to make it -too much family stuff to do.
I will be out at about 5.30 if anyone wants to join.