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Met up with Alex & John for a jolly day out in deepest Essex.  Fantastic weather – for a while.  Headed SE from Long Melford to Holbrook and then headed SW to Manningtree before zooming down to Harwich.  The west from Holbrook was interesting asat … more ->

For me this was a second ride of this event having enjoyed a glorious sunny day in 2016. This year, once the early morning drizzle had moved out to sea, the sun shone again – though this year it was cooler and windier. Somehow I … more ->

All ready at raring to go at midnight and the first 100kms was very quick.  From Manningtree to Barton Mills (75km) via Sudbury & Long Melford in the dark, I started behind most but was soon able to pass many of the 100+ entrants as … more ->

A 7:45 sign-on at the Kassam Stadium (home of Oxford United FC) meant a pretty early start on a bright, sunny morning. Prospects for the weather were mixed, with rain, sunshine, breezes and cloud all mentioned. Another difficult day for clothing choice! Alex and Graham … more ->

Jmc and Alex rode the 82 mile Evans Windsor Sportive. Alex reports … Evans sportives are smaller scale and have a more informal atmosphere, based on the 2 I have done, compared to ukcyclingevents (aka Wiggle super series etc) organized ones. We got to the start … more ->

Started from The ‘Uts at 08:00 in thick fog and made our way in an easterly direction to Greenstead Green.  This was not without its thrills & spills, the latter being a particularly good reminder of how hard the roads are when you hit them!  … more ->

The Start of Summertime Special rides have been organised for many years by the Stevenage Cycling UK (née CTC) group on the day the clocks go forward. Normally it is an audax. This year, following an admin mix-up with Audax UK, it wasn’t. This, together … more ->

With the clocks going forward this meant what felt like a very early start for John Mac and me. However it did mean that we had a quick run to Gatwick and were able to make use of the toilets before any queues or other … more ->

Peter W, John Mac and myself set off from Copdock, which is just off the A12 (which would be useful later) near Ipswich. We headed west into a very strong headwind. Just 3 miles in and a mighty explosion sounded – an inner tube had burst as … more ->

John Mac and Alex arrived early enough to be in the first group out. It was a rather overcast, grey start but getting off early paid off as it meant they missed a huge traffic jam to get into the start and gave them more time, … more ->