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Cycale: Colchester to Norwich
The annual extravaganza - Colchester to Norwich.
Date:
Friday, October 28, 2011 - 6:30pm to Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 4:45pm
Added/Updated: Fri, 21/10/2011 - 7:51pm
Cycle Ride to Harwich Beer Festival
Annual cycle ride to Harwich Beer Festival. Weather permitting! In 2010 it turned into a ramble because of the snow.
If you'd like to join the ride then email Robin at cycling@colchestercamra.org.uk
Date:
Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 9:30am
Added/Updated: Wed, 26/10/2011 - 6:30pm
CycAle Ride to Chelmsford Winter Beer Festival
Ride to Chelmsford Winter Beer Festival.
We'll leave at 9:30am and roughly follow Route 1 from Colchester to Chelmsford with a small detour via Maldon for a pint in the Blue Boar. There's a short section of off-road right at the start of the ride which can be avoided for those who are only tarmac compatible. Slow-Medium 12-14mph pace but no-one gets left behind.
Arrive at the beer festival after midday.
Return by train.
Date:
Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 9:30am
Added/Updated: Wed, 26/10/2011 - 6:35pm
CycAle Planning Meeting 2012
The annual CycAle planning meeting were we arrange the rides for the forthcoming year. Come along armed with ideas for destinations for the monthly rides. Volunteers to plan and lead rides very welcome and very much required! Do come along even if you've not been on a ride before.
The meeting will be held at the Fat Cat, Colchester.
Robin.
Date:
Sunday, January 8, 2012 - 3:00pm to Monday, January 9, 2012 - 2:45pm
Added/Updated: Sat, 10/12/2011 - 5:58pm
CycAle: 25th March 2012, Suffolk Borders
The Sunday March 25th cycale ride will be to the White Horse at Edwardstone for lunch, with possible pub stops at Boxford, Sudbury, Henny Street, Lamarsh and Mount Bures. Total distance back to Colchester will be approx 45 miles, with optional returns by train from Sudbury (26 miles) or Bures (34 miles) for those who are knackered or prefer a shorter ride. This will be quite a hilly route and will be 100% tarmac.
Date:
Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 12:00am to Monday, March 26, 2012 - 1:45am
Added/Updated: Sat, 03/03/2012 - 8:34pm
UPDATED: CycAle April 2012: Essex and Suffolk
Join us for a ride from Colchester into Suffolk - We will be visiting Hadleigh,Bildeston,Chelsworth,Groton,Boxford,Stoke-by-Nayland and maybe a couple of other places,weather and beer dependent as some of these places are not known to me!!Total mileage 40-50 miles at a guess
Meet at The Bricklayer's car park at 10am.
If you'd like to join the ride then email Robin at cycling@colchestercamra.org.uk
Organiser: Mark
Date:
Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 12:00am to 11:45pm
Added/Updated: Wed, 25/04/2012 - 7:37pm
CycAle May 2012: South Essex
Itinerary
This tour breaks new ground for Cycale but involves quite lengthy train travel. However, the pubs are varied with a few absolute gems! I am keeping my fingers crossed that we will be accepted on all the trains with our bikes! It is about 45 miles in total.
Date:
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 12:00am to 11:45pm
Added/Updated: Mon, 09/01/2012 - 1:24pm
CycAle June 2012: Around Ipswich
Join us for a ride around the Ipswich area - details TBC. All our rides are typically 40-50 miles at a gentle pace and involve a few pub stops with a good pub lunch somewhere along the way.
If you'd like to join the ride then email Robin at cycling@colchestercamra.org.uk
Organiser: Nigel
Date:
Sunday, June 24, 2012 - 12:00am to 11:45pm
Added/Updated: Mon, 09/01/2012 - 1:26pm
CycAle July 2012: Brian's BBQ Bash
Join us for a ride around the North East Essex, Manningtree, Mistley, Harwich area - details TBC. Finishing with an evening BBQ. All our rides are typically 40-50 miles at a gentle pace and involve a few pub stops.
If you'd like to join the ride then email Robin at cycling@colchestercamra.org.uk
Organiser: Beanz
Date:
Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 12:00am to 11:45pm
Added/Updated: Mon, 09/01/2012 - 1:28pm
CycAle July 2012: Isle of Wight
Our annual weekend ride to....the Isle of Wight.
Unfortunately the accomodation has all been booked so it's too late to join this ride but we'd welcome any new riders on our day rides.
Organiser: Jeff
Date:
Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 7:00am to Monday, July 30, 2012 - 7:30pm
Added/Updated: Mon, 09/01/2012 - 1:31pm
CycAle August 2012: Ipswich Beer Festival Circular Ride
A repeat of last year's very successful ride to Ipswich Beer Festival and then onwards to Felixstowe before getting the ferry across to Harwich. Followed either by a train home or, for those so inclined, a ride back to Colchester.
There's options for a:
22 mile ride - return by train from Ipswich.
38 mile ride - to Felixstowe, ferry, then return by train from Harwich
61 mile ride - the full circular route back to Colchester.
Date:
Saturday, August 18, 2012 - 12:00am to 11:45pm
Added/Updated: Mon, 09/01/2012 - 1:33pm
CycAle September 2012: Chappel and the Colne Valley
Join us for a ride around the West of Colchester including a stop at Chappel Beer Festival.
The Cycale trip on Sat 8th Sept to Chappel beer festival will start from the Maypole P.H. Berechurch Hall Rd at 10.15am. The route will be via Feering and Great Tey. We will be at the festival for approx. 2hrs. Return via Fordham and Copford.
If you'd like to join the ride then email Robin at cycling@colchestercamra.org.uk
Organiser: Colin
Date:
Saturday, September 8, 2012 - 12:00am to 11:45pm
Added/Updated: Mon, 09/01/2012 - 1:35pm
CycAle October 2012: Keith's Mystery Tour with Bells On
The Cycale on 13th is now a southerly route taking in The Swan at Little Totham, Chequers at Goldhanger and The Blue Boar in Maldon (lunch stop).
We will start with a cup of tea at the jam factory! Scones optional. Departure will be 10-15 approx from the ex-Maypole Green.
Please let me know if you would like to join us, and if you would like food at The Blue Boar.
If you'd like to join the ride then email Robin at cycling@colchestercamra.org.uk
Organiser: Keith 'the Morris' Graham
Date:
Saturday, October 13, 2012 - 12:00am to 11:45pm
Added/Updated: Mon, 09/01/2012 - 1:38pm
CycAle November 2012: Norwich Beer Festival
The annual two-day extravaganza to Norwich Beer Festival. Day one is Colchester to Beccles for an overnight stay with lunch enroute in Framlingham. Day two is from Beccles to Norwich to arrive at the Beer Festival for opening.
If you'd like to join the ride then email Robin at cycling@colchestercamra.org.uk. Please note that accomodation will have to be booked relatively early in the year so please let us know soon if you are going to join us.
Organiser: Brian
Date:
Friday, November 2, 2012 - 12:00am to Saturday, November 3, 2012 - 11:45pm
Added/Updated: Mon, 09/01/2012 - 1:51pm
Ride to Harwich Beer Festival 2012
A ride to Harwich & overcourt Winter Beer Festival - www.tendringcamra.org.uk/harwichfest.html
It's about 23 miles. Option of returning by train or cycling back.
Weather permitting - if snow and ice get in the way then we may walk from Mistley Station instead.
If you'd like to join the ride then email Robin at cycling@colchestercamra.org.uk
Date:
Saturday, December 8, 2012 - 10:00am to Sunday, December 9, 2012 - 9:45am
Added/Updated: Sat, 24/11/2012 - 10:25am
CycAle Planning Meeting 2013
Our annual planning meeting will be held on January 6th at the Fat Cat - 3 p.m. to discuss the programme for the coming year.
Please come with your ideas and willingness to organize a ride.
Date:
Sunday, January 6, 2013 - 3:00pm to Monday, January 7, 2013 - 2:45pm
Added/Updated: Sun, 25/11/2012 - 3:49pm
CycAle February 2013: Chelmsford Winter Beer Festival
Our annual ride to the Chelmsford Winter Beer Festival. Approx 30 miles, quiet route via Maldon.
Weather permitting!
If you'd like to join the ride then email Robin at cycling@colchestercamra.org.uk
Date:
Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 9:00am to Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 8:45am
Added/Updated: Thu, 21/02/2013 - 5:58pm
CycAle March 2013 Chappel Winter Beer Festival
For those that are cycling to the Chappel Winter Beer festival on Saturday 2nd March, we will be meeting at the Bricklayers Arms car park at 10.15.
It will be a modest ride of about 15 miles to the festival, via Nayland and Bures, and about 15 miles back via Fordham, Copford Green and Layer. Shorter return options will be available, as well as returning by train. I’ve haven’t arranged lunch anywhere, on the assumption that food will be available at the festival, but bring spare bananas (in suitable holders) just in case.
Date:
Saturday, March 2, 2013 - 10:00am to Sunday, March 3, 2013 - 9:45am
Added/Updated: Thu, 21/02/2013 - 5:47pm