WE’RE RIDING AGAIN!!
As cafes and pubs re-open and get themselves organised, we will establish where we ride on a weekly basis and not necessarily based on the runs list currently published on this website, although we will endeavour to keep this website as accurate as possible.
Please check for weekly emails from our runs leaders who will update you with our planned rides and will also attach a GPX file for those that like to follow the route during the ride.
New members are always made welcome. If you don’t feel you are ready to join our longer rides, some members only ride to our elevenses tea stop and return home from there, which may be a good option for you as you build up your stamina and fitness. If you would like to join us on a ride please contact our Section Secretary, Graham Kirby.
The Southend section has its own Facebook page ( Forty Plus Cycling Club; Southend ) for members to post comments or photographs. It is a closed group. If you would like to be added, please contact Peter Wotherspoon.
THIS WEEK’S RIDES
For Tuesday 21st September, in the absence of other leaders, Big Dave has kindly offered to lead. Big Dave will choose from one of two routes depending on the weather. Please see below for the two routes.
Ride 1: The Welsh Princess, Rayne via D’s Diner, Hatfield Peverel
Ride 2: The Rayleigh Arms, Terling via the Crystal Cafe, Maldon
Thursday 23rd September
The Duke of Wellington, Hatfield Peverel via The Blue Boar, Billericay
COVID Lockdown Photos
The COVID lockdowns have been a unique part of history and cycling was a joy when the roads were virtually empty. Our members have provided a number of photos of their rides during the COVID period when we have only been able to ride as small groups, pairs or individually. Follow this link to see a larger number of photos of this time: Lockdown Photos.
Cognac 2019 – Semaine Federale
Keith has kindly sent me some photos of the Semaine Federale which took place in Cognac 2019. Hopefully this will remind you of some better times. See more photos here Cognac 2019
2021 Puncture Competition
No punctures this week!
| Rider | No. of Punctures |
| Ian | 3 |
| Steve R | 3 |
| Gail | 2 |
| Graham | 2 |
| Ant | 1 |
| Barry W | 1 |
| Dave W | 1 |
| Peter K | 1 |
Contact Trevor Bull who manages the Southend Section web pages, email: trevorjbull@googlemail.com
