Colchester Cycling UK
Sunday Runs List
All rides meet at 9:15 am to leave at 9:30 am from outside the main entrance to Leisure World in Colchester. For those wishing to go at a steadier pace, Alan will be leading ‘Easy Rider’ type rides, sometimes using the same elevenses and lunch destination as listed below.
| Date | Elevenses | Destination | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/02/2019 | Edwardstone The White Horse | Andy Pilkington | |
| 03/03/2019 | TBC | ||
| 10/03/2019 | Hadleigh The George | Chrissie Boalch | |
| 17/03/2019 | TBC | Paul & Caroline Avison | |
| 24/03/2019 | Castle Hedingham The Bell Inn | Des McCarron | |
| 31/03/2019 | Bures The Eight Bells | Chris Behn |
See our Runs List Archive for previous outings.
Alan’s Friday Ride
Colchester Cycling UK Secretary, Alan Palmer, runs a weekly Friday morning ride aimed at “improvers”, leaving 10:30 am from outside the main entrance to Leisure World in Colchester.
Destination and route usually planned during the week, on the Wednesday ride. If a new rider were to come and not be sure of the distance they could do, we will offer a shorter ride. Distance between 15 and 20 miles. Contact Stuart Bailey
An informal and friendly group of people who take it in turns to lead, not covered by any insurance.
Monday and Friday Rides
Leaving 10 am from outside the main entrance to Leisure World in Colchester, rides on Monday are generally up to 45 miles and Friday’s 30 miles, and around 12–15 mph. Contact Robert Gould
An informal and friendly group of people who take it in turns to lead, not covered by any insurance.
Wednesday Ride
The ‘Cycling for Pleasure’ group leaves 11 am from outside the main entrance to Leisure World in Colchester, for a gentle ride to a local pub or cafe. For more information visit the Cycling for Pleasure website or contact Stuart Bailey.
A Cycling UK Affiliated Group.
Thursday Evening Ride
Our friends at CTC Suffolk run a Thursday evening ride (formerly known as NEWTS), leaving Tenpin Bowling in Colchester at 7:30 pm. It usually lasts a couple of hours and finishes at a village pub. Contact Pete Finch
An informal and friendly group of people who take it in turns to lead, not covered by any insurance.
Ride Leaders
If you are a competent cyclist and would feel comfortable leading a group, please consider helping us. Our Secretary, Alan, will happily check your route for you and, if available, offer support on the day.