LOCAL WEST MERSEA CYCLE CLUB

We are a small, friendly, and welcoming, local area cycle club with members meeting regularly to enjoy road and off-road cycling. The club is based in West Mersea and offers a range of rides for differing abilities, age, speed, and skills. We are affiliated to British Cycling with the benefits that affiliation brings to club members. Membership of the club also provides opportunities for discounts at local bicycle stores.

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ROAD AND OFF ROAD CYCLING

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WEEKLY RIDES

All road rides commence from The Glebe, West Mersea at 8.00 a.m. 8.30 a.m. 9.00 a.m. 9.15 a.m.or 9:30 a.m. depending on which ride you choose to join. The off-road ride starts from a variety of different locations around Colchester and outlying villages. Details for each type of ride and start time are listed below along with the ride coordinators’ contact information. Information on the start time and the route is shared on the ride coordinators WhatsApp group.

SUNDAY

  • MEETS AT 08:30 QUEENS CORNER
  • Road Ride
  • Distance: Approx 25 miles
  • Speed: Average speed of 18mph
  • Contact: The group has a WhatsApp page. If you would like to join the group text Dave Chadwick on 07812 988628.

SUNDAY

  • MEETS AT 09:15 GLEBE
  • Road Ride
  • Distance: Approx 40 miles (mid-ride coffee and bacon stop)
  • Speed: Average speed of 13.5mph (no drop policy)
  • Contact: Dave Lewis on 07855 893226, the rides are posted on MailChimp and Facebook VC Oyster

MONDAY

  • MEETS AT 09:00 GLEBE (APRIL – SEPTEMBER, 9.30 SEPTEMBER TO MARCH)
  • Road Ride
  • Distance: Approx 30-35 miles (mid-ride coffee and bacon stop)
  • Speed: Average speed of 12/13 mph (no drop policy)
  • Contact: Chris Miller on 07743 718144 and he will add you to his WhatsApp group

WEDNESDAY

  • MEETS AT 09:00 GLEBE
  • Road Ride
  • Distance: Approx 40 miles (mid-ride coffee and bacon stop)
  • Speed: Average speed of 13.5mph (no drop policy)
  • Contact: Dave Lewis on 07855 893226, the rides are posted on MailChimp and Facebook VC Oyster

SATURDAY

  • MEETS AT 09:00 (VARIOUS)
  • Off Road Ride
  • Distance: Approx 18-22m.
    Duration: Approx 3 Hours (mid-ride stop)
  • The group are supportive of each other and developing riding skills is a key element of these rides. Occasional mountain biking trips to other parts of the country
  • Contact: Fraser Haddow on 07772 345656, the rides and starting places are posted on MailChimp and Facebook.

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