The Chelmsford Section is an enthusiastic, friendly and well-supported local group with a regular programme of Sunday runs led by experienced leaders. Our standard runs start 9.15 prompt from the Fairfield Road end of the new bus station and are all day rides at a comfortable touring pace with regular refreshment stops for 'elevenses' in the morning, lunch (usually at a village pub) and a 'threeses' stop in the afternoon. We average about a dozen riders and typically cover around 50 to 60 miles in winter and 70 to 80 in the summer.

However, we appreciate that few newcomers or beginners will initially feel confident to tackle runs of this length, and to encourage new members we have also established an additional programme of shorter rides on most Sundays from March to October, which have already proved popular. These are typically between 25 to 35 miles, and start at the same place as our standard rides, only 10 minutes earlier at 9.05, with a stop for refreshments at a tea shop or cafe en route.

Our routes use the extensive and often overlooked network of beautiful and quiet country lanes and byways, avoiding the main roads almost entirely.

Occasionally we have a car assisted ride to explore further afield, and social events such as slide shows, a social supper evening, and of course Christmas dinner. Some members participate in other organised rides such as Essex D.A. events and Audax rides, and for those who do not mind riding at night a group also meets on Tuesday nights at various local hostelries (on a rotating basis), although this is not an organised run.

We warmly welcome new members and would be glad to provide more detailed information to anyone interested in joining us. For further details please contact:


Runs Secretary - Dave Doo - davidjdoo@yahoo.co.uk