ColVelo Weekend Primer – PBP
We will be sharing details of our plans for 2015 next week. One of these events is a fairly lengthy ride around the region. While planning a long sojourn by bicycle you naturally investigate what else is out there in the cycling world by way of a challenge. To get you in the mood for your weekend ride… Read more
In Brief – Saturday 15th November 2014 – Ride Report.
With Velo’s doors closed for essential caffeine related maintenance, our rendezvous was moved to Dedham on the Essex/Suffolk border. Dedham is always a great place to meet. As soon as you leave the village you’re straight into the riding. Today’s route was 120km in total distance, this didn’t however factor in the ride to Dedham… Read more
The Roads We Ride.
With autumn departing and winter now at the gates it doesn’t mean the Collective will be packing the bikes in the shed, or restricting ourselves to turbo trainer efforts alone. As our most recent blog post points out, winter has so much to offer. And for any cyclist its a challenging and emotive time of… Read more
Winter is Coming. Ride it.
As day turns to night, winter is within touching distance. Like the tick of an old grandfather clock, it will not be stopped. Inevitable changes in landscape, temperature and light are an ever evolving presence, changeable day by day. On the 21st December, where daylight hours are at their shortest, the winter solstice begins and… Read more
Welcome to our blog
Welcome to Colchesters’ newest cycle collective. ColVélo. In partnership with Vélo Coffee & Cycling, the best cafe and cycle spot in Colchester, ColVélo is a new venture that aims to offer something a little different to the cycle community in Colchester & North Essex. Whether you’re new to the sport of cycling, or a seasoned… Read more