Essex and East London

Organisers Contact: Jackie and Stuart Hibberd, Tel: 0117 9695159, Email: westcountry@tandem-club.org.uk

This is a Tandem Club regional group.

Ride Reports.html

Vanessa Bulloch2024-03-18 14:00:43tcn2024

I'm delighted to say that the bookings for this years national rally in Alnwick are now OPEN

Phil Harmer2024-03-18 14:47:48TandemClub
Bookings for the National rally at Alnwick are now OPEN

Use the booking form accessible from the TCN2024 rally webpage

Robert Bending2024-03-19 17:27:21TandemClub

Easter Rally Routes: Please note the lane South of The Rowbarge Pub in Wollhampton is closed to traffic due to a large pot-hole. It is likely to remain closed for the duration of the rally but there is a gap between the barriers and the hedge wide enough for bikes to be walked through. The closed section is only about 15 yards.

Robert Bending2024-03-19 17:28:42TandemClub

Woolhampton

Vanessa Bulloch2024-03-20 08:11:48tcn2024

Please note the Electric hook ups are all now sold. I am creating a waiting list in  case any become available.

Furthermore There will be a charging station for E bike BAtteries, devices Ect that will be set up

Ann-Charlotte Holman2024-03-20 19:48:38tcn2024

Will the club house be open each evening, Vanessa? Hopefully Alnwick RUFC want to sell us refreshments.

Vanessa Bulloch2024-03-20 22:49:15tcn2024

Hi Ann, im not saying to much about our evening plans at this stage as yet, but as there are various thngs in progress, but just to say i hope you wont be disappointed

Phil Harmer2024-03-24 15:43:55tce2024

After checking 2 road closures, I have completed updating the TCE2024 rides. You may now download them again to get a consistent  set. The Event Attendee Information page lists which routes have changed.

Tony Prichard2024-03-25 07:30:07tce2024

Janet and I will be bringing a selection of items from the Club Shop. Look for our white campervan ML06KNO

Phil Harmer2024-03-27 08:06:56tce2024

i have just added a printable list of cafes with their Easter opening times to the attendees information page. It also contains a table referencing cafes to routes.

Phil Harmer2024-03-27 22:05:44tce2024

Details of Friday night social and AGM added to the attendees information page.

Kevin Hughes2024-03-28 07:21:47tce2024

Arrived on the Bishops Green campsite yesterday(Wednesday). Be aware that the ground at the campsite is very soft from all the rain. The very friendly farmer had to tow our campervan onto our grass pitch with his tractor. Those with campervans / motorhomes will more than likely be towed on by the tractor. If you can bring some ‘tyre grip mats’ or maybe a couple of suitably sized bits of marine ply to position under the wheels when parked up.

Kevin Hughes2024-03-28 07:23:49tce2024

Also have your towing hook ready.

Kevin Hughes2024-03-28 07:41:20MiltonKeynes

Arrived on the Bishops Green campsite yesterday(Wednesday). Be aware that the ground at the campsite is very soft from all the rain. The very friendly farmer had to tow our campervan onto our grass pitch with his tractor. Those with campervans / motorhomes will more than likely be towed on by the tractor. If you can bring some ‘tyre grip mats’ or maybe a couple of suitably sized bits of marine ply to position under the wheels when parked up.

Iggy Pont Lezica2024-03-28 10:50:24tce2024

How is the weather there today? I checked and it was forecast to be very gusty,not ideal for setting up a tent! I'm pondering whether to arrive tomorrow after the worst of it, am I overthinking it?

Phil Harmer2024-03-28 11:24:55tce2024

I cycled to the campsite at 9:16 this morning, just before the heavy rain. It did not strike me as particularly windy when cycling. It did become gusty when the heavy rain came in though. So I think as long as you pitch during the sunny periods this afternoon/evening you should be OK.

Phil Harmer2024-03-28 13:35:01tce2024

The earlier crash on the A34 south bound around Newbury has now been cleared - Google shows traffic flowing normally again. 

Mike Paddick2024-03-28 15:42:06tce2024

For various reasons, we plan on doing the shortest ride tomorrow (29 miles?). Is anyone else planning to follow that route?

Mike Paddick2024-03-28 15:42:10tce2024

For various reasons, we plan on doing the shortest ride tomorrow (29 miles?). Is anyone else planning to follow that route?

Mike Paddick2024-03-28 15:42:16tce2024

For various reasons, we plan on doing the shortest ride tomorrow (29 miles?). Is anyone else planning to follow that route?

14/04/2024 Lancashire & Cumbria
Starting from the car park in Greystoke, we head north east through Little Blencow towards Unthank.  We circle around to The Pot Place at Plumpton for a coffee stop after 9 miles,  After coffee, we head north west through Low Braithwaite, Ivegill, and west to Hesket Newmarket, and on to Caldbeck for our lunch stop after 24 miles. We then circle back to Hesket Newmarket and take the Lakes and Dales cycle route south through Mosedale, and Eyecott Hill back to Greystoke (a total distance of 38 miles).   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38137944  
Contact: Stephen Webb Tel: 07940 372433 Email: stephen.webb001@gmail.com
14/04/2024 Surrey & Sussex
Richard & Hilary lead in North Surrey / South London
Contact: Richard & Hilary Abbott Tel: 07518 163038 Email: richardabbott34@gmail.com
14/04/2024 Nottinghamshire
42 mile loop with a stop at the Ice Cream Parlour, Caunton Starting at 10am, Kingfisher Cafe as per usual.  Ride route GPX/TCX
Contact: Kevin Smith Tel: 07879411059 Email: kevinsmith20002000@yahoo.co.uk

Lancashire and Cumbria Group – September Ride from Great Eccleston

On a warm September morning we gathered in Great Eccleston Square for our Tandem Club ride.  It was good to welcome four members who had not previously experienced the planned ride.

Five tandems and a solo set off to our coffee stop at Light Ash Cafe, Myerscough, just half an hour’s ride away.  After coffee and chat we crossed the A6 at Bilsborrow, through Claughton-on-Brock towards Bleasedale.  We turned left up the fells followed by a fast descent down to Oakenclough, then a climb up to the Grizedale and Barnacre reservoirs, from which water is supplied to Blackpool and the Fylde.

The panoramic view across to the coast was not so clear as the storm clouds were gathering our way.  We then ascended Harrisend Fell, followed by a long descent into Scorton village for lunch.

After lunch we re-grouped at Daisy Clough Cafe for tea/coffee and cakes, just in the nick of time to shelter from a heavy downpour.  After the storm had passed over, we set off on a relatively flat route to Stakepool.  Then back on the roads crossing Pilling moss, to cross the Cartford toll bridge over the river Wyre and back to Great Eccleston.

A good day was had by all, who were so lucky to have kept dry.

Anne and John Hall

14/04/2024
Id: 941
Map Reference: 52.9915, -0.860447
Ride length: 68 km
42 mile loop with a stop at the Ice Cream Parlour, Caunton Starting at 10am, Kingfisher Cafe as per usual.
28/03/2024
Id: 953
Location: Aberfeldy
Postcode: PH15 2HN
Map Reference: 56.5875, -4.00254
Ride length: 106 km
Ride ease: Easy
See https://www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/cycling/sustrans-map#/river-tay-way This does have a downloadable GPX, but it's very basic. The GPX here is much better The River Tay Way is a great ride through some of the finest countryside that Perthshire has to offer. Following t ...
28/03/2024
Id: 954
Location: Glasgow
Postcode: G3 8QT
Map Reference: 55.8592, -4.28882
Ride length: 346 km
Ride ease: Hard

The ability to download all the rides, by a member, in a zip file will be available once the rides have been published here.