On a grey chilly morning, with a brisk westerly aiding initial passage, a compact group of eight set out easterly chased by a late-riser. Gaining the Nut Hill turn to Fiddlers Elbow the grupo compacto continued its upward efforts until Buckholt Road saw two new bikes and their riders peel off for an early shower. Descending to Daneway as the wind veered northerly, freewheeling proved a chilling experience but the gradual incline to Sapperton remedied some of that. Passing Frampton Mansell and...

Note for next season that at the CTT National Council AGM on Sunday 5th December, several changes were made to CTT’s regulations. In particular, two important regulations were passed and are implemented with immediate effect. Firstly, ALL riders must use a front light attached to their machine. [Regulation 14(j)]. Secondly, ALL riders now must wear a helmet. (Previously this requirement was only mandatory for under 18s). [Regulation 15].

Six riders left King's Square by an unusual route, due to the work in the Square. A further two, who came up with various excuses for being late, joined us in Matson, and we took to the familiar route up Nut Hill and Buckholt Road to Foston's Ash. A cautious descent of the Old Neighourhood led us to the long and steep Hyde Hill. Regrouping at the Ragged Cot, we took a descent that felt as though it lasted forever, through Avening to Nailsworth. The final hill to coffee was the brutal Forest...

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The Brickhampton Golf Club did the Club proud again this year in hosting the 130th Dinner and Prize Presentation. Marie Cook had planned the event meticulously and it wa a shame that she wasn't able to join us to see the plans come to fruition. The evening had a lively start with an impromptu table raffle, courtesy of the Club Sponsor Phil Griffiths. Three prizes per table meant that it wasn't quite "every one a winner" though one table, whose numbers were reduced to four by illness, enjoyed...

Six took the option for the ‘A’ ride. It was out via Maisemore and up the climb to Woolridge hill, into a persistent NNE wind which also proved to be quite chilling. Ducking and diving in the lanes to Upleadon and Strawberry Hill gave some shelter. The views were stunning, causing the leader to miss a turning at The Scar, but this was quickly recognised on the descent in Pauntley (home of Dick Whittington, by the way) and a reverse instruction returned the group to the route. Turning south at...

The ride leader plotted the most scenic route to Ross, and the weather cooperated, with a crisp clear morning with bright blue skies. Todays ride had Autumn colours at their finest. Leaf fall has been late this year and as a result the roads are not slippery. Sometimes it was a leaf confetti, with leaves falling all around and on top of the riders. Right from the start, with views over the Severn from Woolridge Hill, it was obvious it was going to be a cracker, with stunning views around and...

After many years of faithful service, during which he invigorated the sale of club clothing, Ken Sheldon has passed on the role of Kit Secretary to John Winn (pictured). John can usually be found at King's Square on a Sunday morning but is also available by email on . The stock of clothing has recently been boosted by a delivery of several thousand pounds worth of new stock and can, as before, be browsed at https://www.gloscitycc.co.uk/clothing/ Take a look and put a new...