At precisely 8.30 8 riders left King’s Square to be quickly joined by an additional three members. Perhaps a couple of minutes delay would have been more generous. They made their way along the cycle path from the Docks to Maisemore (Route 45). It was very...
If ever there was proof that choosing the destination once you have a firm weather forecast enhances the enjoyment of the ride, then this week’s ride to Broadway Tower was that. We had everything, warm weather, fine views off the Cotswold edge, an excellent...
Ten riders gathered for the ride to Mitchel Troy, and rolled out from the square into a stiff headwind beneath threatening skies, another rider joined the group, taking us up to eleven. We headed out over Westgate Bridge and briefly joined the A40 before turning onto...
A warm if not a hot day was anticipated and we were not disappointed. Fortunately a cooling light breeze from the NE ensured temperatures did not get too heavy. With the destination as The Hop Pocket, beyond Ledbury, our target, it was a prompt departure as advertised...
Being a perfect summer’s morning I suppose I shouldn’t have been surprised to find that twelve people had turned up for the Tempo/Fast ride. This included a new prospective member who had bumped into the Saturday Spin riders yesterday and was persuaded to...
In common parlance tempo simply means speed or rhythm, and in music it covers a range from Adagio to Allegro. In cycling, on the other hand, it is a steady, moderately hard, effort that you can sustain for a relatively long time without fading, a comfortable pace...
