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Gemini is a traditional style cycling club, regularly organizing and assisting with the operation of several cycle events each year. The club currently has approximately 60 members many of whom regularly compete in cycle competitions.

In 2007 Gemini riders competed in South East Road Race League (based mainly in Kent), Surrey League, Eastern Road League, Crystal Palace and LVRC events. A Gemini team has competed in a stage race in France for the last seven years. Typically, an early season training camp in the south of England is organized along with a trip to a training camp in Valencia with Marcel Wust. In 2007, the club organised two rounds of the SERRL. (Previously we have run Surrey League and LVRC day races).

During the summer months a series of local time trials are run to create a championship, which provides excellent training for all cycling disciplines. Riders participate in RTTC and KCA events. The club assists in the organisation of an open "test" in Kent.

Riders have participated in a number of the "Red Bull" 24-hour events as well as other single day races such as SAMS. Randonees: A number of our senior members regularly visit France to sample cycling (food and wine)in style as it ought to be.

The boards at Herne Hill fleetingly see the wheels of club members.

Keen, but lacking race experience? Do not be put off. Club membership includes "Fourth Cats" to Elite status (and former 'Le Tour' and 'Giro') riders.

Interested? Either email geminisuitandtie@yahoo.com for details or simply roll up at one of the club runs - details can be found below.

Club Run Details:

Road Club Run 1 (Fast) – Meet at Wooden Bus Shelter at junction of Leyton Cross Road and Oakfield Lane, Dartford Heath, Kent on Saturdays and Sundays between 9:30 - 9:45 am. Sat run is approximately 35 – 40 miles, average speed 18 - 20 mph. Sun 50 + miles, average speed 20+ mph.

Road Club run 2 (Designed for those new to cycling):

Saturdays meet at Sidcup Cycle Centre, Station Road, Sidcup 8.45 - 9.00 am between 25 - 35 miles (speed variable depending on ability).  There are 3 groups from beginner, intermediate and a fast group generally.

Sundays meet at Hall Place, Bexley (same meeting place as off road group on Saturday). 9am - 9:15am for a 4 hour ride, covering between 40 - 60 miles, depending on ability of the whole group.

 

Off Road: Saturday Off Road Run.

Meet at Hall Place Car Park Bourne Road (bottom of Gravel Hill Bexleyheath) Crayford at 9.30 am.