Social,
Leisure and Training Rides
Southend Wheelers members meet every Sunday at Canewdon Village Hall
where you can participate in a number of rides suited to your
ability.
Note: If this is your first experience of group riding, you should
attend the later 10am rides for the first few weeks. When you arrive
at Canewdon Village Hall introduce yourself to one of the ladies
behind the counter and they will suggest someone to ride with of
similar ability.
9am – Training rides for experienced cyclists used to group riding.
These rides cover distances in excess of 40 miles or more traveling
out to the Hanningfields, Danbury, Woodham Ferrers or Steeple areas,
returning to Canewdon by mid day. Depending on numbers, or the
fitness of the riders, the group is usually split into two groups at
Hullbridge, with a faster group riding at an average speed of 22mph
and a steadier group at around 16-18mph. It is common sense, but
please only join longer rides if you have your puncture-repairing
kit with you. Please note that the village hall is not open at 9am.
10am for more social and shorter distance rides around Canewdon in
groups suitable for all abilities ensuring that you can enjoy your
experience on the day. By using a range of circular routes from 3
miles to 8 miles in length riders are never more than 4 miles from
the village hall or another group out on the road.
Canewdon village hall offers access to parking and toilets where
riders can obtain tea, coffee or soft drink along with cake all for
a small donation. The location of the village hall can be found on
this
map.
So if you are thinking about riding a local charity ride and need to
get fitter for it; looking for a club training ride or just wish to
ride your cycle on a Summer Sunday morning around the lanes then why
not come and join us? Selected local charity rides and sportives are
listed below.
Note: The village hall is not open when the club is promoting
prestigious events, such as the Burnham & Baddow Sportive, Andrews Road Race, August Bank
Holiday Criteriums at Redbridge Cycle Center or the Christmas Time
Trial. Full details of alternative ride options are available nearer
the time.
Further information can be obtained by e-mailing
leisure@southendwheelers.org
Richard Fuller, East Essex Triathlon Club says ‘“This event has
proved very popular with our members and unusually provides an event
which all family members can join and ride at their own level. Our
riders easily mix with the Wheelers to form ability groups. This is
a great addition for both our serious and more social members. It is
great that we are able to contribute to the event.”
The regular Sunday morning training rides have helped many Southend
Wheelers undertake longer rides in preparation for their specific
disciplines. Many riders complete the numerous charity rides that
now are available to enter such as, London to Southend Bike Ride and
London to Brighton Bike Ride. In 2010 four club members completed
the London to Paris Cycle Ride in support of Action Medical Research
and a report of Martin Harris's & Mike O'Kill's week in the French
Alps can be read by
clicking here.
Selected Sportives
and Family friendly rides
|
Date |
Event |
Details |
| Sunday 5th February |
Southend Wheelers
Burnham & Baddow Sportive |
|
| Sunday 12th February |
CTC 75 mile Reliability Ride
Market Cafe, Woodlands Road, Wickford. SS12 0AL |
Details |
| Saturday 24th March |
Cycle Southend: Cam to Coast
Cambridge to Southend Bike Ride |
|
| Sunday 1st April |
Essex Roads Spring Lambs Cyclosportive |
Details |
| Sunday 20th May |
Bike Events: Tour de Tendring
6, 20 or 50 miles.
Dovercourt Swimming Pool,Harwich. CO12 3TS |
Details |
| Sunday 24th June |
Bike Events: Essex Countryside
10, 25 or 60 miles.
8am Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford. CM1 1SQ |
Details |
| Saturday 14th July |
Bike Events: Essex Castle
25, 50 or 70 miles
8am King's Head Meadow, Colchester. CO1 1YH |
Details |
| Sunday 15th July |
Bike Events: London to Southend
52 miles. 7am Victoria Park, Hackney |
Details |
| Sunday 5th August |
Bike Events: Suffolk Coast
35 or 60 miles.
8am Glenham Hall, nr Woodbridge. IP13 0BT |
Details |
| Sunday 2nd September (tbc) |
Southend Bikeathon |
|
| Sunday 9th September (tbc) |
Foulness Island Bike Ride |
|
| Sunday 23rd September (tbc) |
Essex Roads Autumn Leaves Cyclosportive |
|
