Cycling in North East Essex…..

Spring rides – Our new rides list has been uploaded for the Spring and Summer months, rides will continue to cover 20 to 25 miles with the lunch including some picnic locations. Section members share the role of leading rides and choosing the routes for their ride. The afternoon tea stops can be varied on the day according to weather and group wishes.

Although we plan rides for Tuesdays and Thursdays, adverse weather conditions may mean changes at short notice, so please check with the ride leader or WhatsApp group before heading out.

 

For more details, contact the Section Secretary.

 

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North East Essex

  • We ride on: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Interested in joining – the North East Essex Section of the Forty Plus Cycling Club. We have about 60 members cycling in North East Essex from around Colchester, Tiptree, Maldon, Braintree, and Chelmsford. Our social rides every Tuesday and Thursday avoid busy roads, sticking to quiet lanes in Essex and Suffolk.

Every Tuesday we start at various cafes and garden centres with coffee and then proceed as a group to a pub or café for lunch. Post-lunch, depending on the weather conditions and the preferences of the participants, we may continue to a café for afternoon tea.

Our Thursday rides are a great introduction. On Thursday mornings, we ride from Oliver’s Garden Centre at Witham. The group departs from the car park at 09:30 and returns around 12:30, the routes always include a coffee stop.

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Section Secretaries

John Pritchard
07805 848635
40plusNEEssex@gmail.com

Cycling in North East Essex from around Colchester, Tiptree, Maldon, Braintree, and Chelmsford. Our social rides every Tuesday and Thursday avoid busy roads, sticking to quiet lanes in Essex and Suffolk.

New members are always welcome. If you are interested in trying a few rides with us, you can contact the Section Secretary for more information.

Our Thursday rides are a great introduction.

On Thursday mornings we ride from Olivers Garden Centre at Witham. The group will leave from the carpark at 09.30 and return around 12.30, the route varying but will include a coffee stop.

Ride with GPS Club – Forty Plus Cycling Club now has a club membership with ‘Ride with GPS’ where we have access to a route library and navigation tools. This requires members to have a personal Ride with GPS account. The club membership access can be  requested from the Section Secretary.

Cycle Colchester – Cycling around the Colchester area you will find a strong cycling community with numerous resources to support new and seasoned cyclists.

Upcoming Rides

The following applies to each ride unless otherwise stated within the individual ride information:

  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Tiptree, Perrywoods
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Principal leader: Sarah Ambrose
  • Lunch: West Mersea, Waldergraves
  • Tea: Tollesbury Cafe
Tue 07 Apr
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Ford St. Shoulder of Mutton
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Principal leader: Aydin Ercevik
  • Lunch: Runsell Green, The Anchor
  • Tea: Lt. Braxted Bakery
Tue 14 Apr
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Ulting, Peartree Pantry
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Principal leader: Philip Martin
  • Lunch: Blake End, The Grain Shed
  • Tea: Cressing Temple Barn
Tue 21 Apr
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Greenstead Green, PO
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Principal leader: Malcolm Swainsbury
  • Lunch: Fordham Heath, Cricketers
  • Tea: Coggeshall, Bakealious
Tue 28 Apr
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  • Event Ride
  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: BIRTHDAY RIDE 75Years - Stanway, Stanway Garden Ce...
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Principal leader: Richard Strickland
  • Lunch: Maldon, Queens Head
  • Tea: Tiptree Jam Factory
Tue 05 May
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Osea View Cafe
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Lunch: Cressing Temple Barns
  • Tea: Braxted Colemans Fishery
Tue 12 May
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Tiptree Heath, Clares Cabin
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Principal leader: Neil Bygrave
  • Lunch: Cock Clarks, The Fox & Hounds
  • Tea: Witham Olivers
Tue 19 May
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Ford St. Shoulder of Mutton
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Principal leader: Jack Fryer
  • Lunch: Weeley, Hilltop Garden Centre
  • Tea: Stanway Lakeside Garden Centre
Tue 26 May
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Earls Colne, Blackhorse Cafe
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Principal leader: Philip Martin
  • Lunch: Bures ( Picnic Ride)
  • Tea: Coggeshall, Bakelicious
Tue 02 Jun
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Black Notely, Corner Stones
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Principal leader: Ian Whiteside
  • Lunch: Tolleshunt Major, The Bell
  • Tea: Braxted Bakery
Tue 09 Jun
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Stanway, Stanway Garden Centre
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Principal leader: Richard Strickland
  • Lunch: Stratford St. Mary, The Anchor
  • Tea: Ford St, Shoulder of Mutton
Tue 16 Jun
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Gosfield, Fox in the Stable
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Principal leader: Neil Bygrave
  • Lunch: Bulmer Tye The Fox
  • Tea: Earls Colne Golf Club
Tue 23 Jun
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Ford St. Shoulder of Mutton
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Principal leader: Ian Whiteside
  • Lunch: East Bergholt, Oranges & Lemons
  • Tea: Boxted, Philpots
Tue 30 Jun
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Tiptree, Perrywoods
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Lunch: Great Waltham, Rose & Crown
  • Tea: Cressing, Temple Barns
Tue 07 Jul
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Elmstead, Beth Chatto (Park & Ride)
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Lunch: Walton on the Naze, EWT Picnic
  • Tea: Weeley, Hilltop Cafe
Tue 14 Jul
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Kelvedon Sandwich bar
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Lunch: Nayland, Mill Street Cafe
  • Tea: Earls Colne, Blackhorse Cafe
Tue 21 Jul
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Greenstead Green, PO
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Lunch: Layer dela Haye, The Donkey & Buskin
  • Tea: Lt Braxted Bakery
Tue 28 Jul
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Wickham Bishops, Mrs Salisbury's
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Lunch: Fingeringhoe, EWT Picnic
  • Tea: Tiptree Jam Factory
Tue 04 Aug
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Tiptree Heath, Claires Cabin
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Lunch: West Bergholt, Queens Head
  • Tea: Coggeshall, Marks Hall, Mrs Salisbury
Tue 11 Aug
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Gosfield, Fox in the Stable
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Lunch: Long Melford, The Hare Inn
  • Tea: Earls Colne, Golf Club
Tue 18 Aug
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  • Event Ride
  • Section: Surrey & Sussex
  • Group: Summer Social BBQ Essex 2026
  • Meet: Chelmsford Rugby Club CM2 6AG
  • Meet time: 8:00 am
Sat 22 Aug
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Ford St. Shoulder of Mutton
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Lunch: Tolleshunt D'Arcy, The Queens Head
  • Tea: Lt Braxted Bakery
Tue 25 Aug
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Cressing, Temple Barns
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Lunch: Wickham StPauls, Spencer's Farm Shop
  • Tea: Coggeshall, Marks Hall, Mrs Salisbury
Tue 01 Sep
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Stanway, Stanway Garden Centre
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Lunch: Groton, Fox & Hounds
  • Tea: Ford Street, Shoulder of Mutton
Tue 08 Sep
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Ulting, Peartree Pantry
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Lunch: Stow Maries, Prince of Wales
  • Tea: Maldon Promenade
Tue 15 Sep
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Gosfield, Fox in the Stable
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Lunch: Howe St. The Hub
  • Tea: Cressing Temple Barn
Tue 22 Sep
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  • Section: North East Essex
  • Group: Tuesday Riders
  • Meet: Tiptree, Perrywoods
  • Departure time: 10:30 am
  • Lunch: Gestingthorpe The Pheasant
  • Tea: Coggeshall, Bakealious
Tue 29 Sep
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