Ten left the square on Alastair’s tour of the cycle paths to Bishop’s Cleeve. An unscheduled dismount in the traps at Southam and wet feet on the new cycle path at Bishop’s Cleeve were the only incidents of note before lunch at Copthorne. A hydration stop in Inkberrow...
Six of us left the square on a cold overcast morning. The sun was due to show, so we all set off optimistic. Heading out of town down Southgate Street, we turned right at the roundabout and over the swing bridge at the quays. Onto the canal towpath we traveled,...
Despite the early start, fourteen set off from a sunny Square in calm but cool conditions. 8.30am certainly gave us quieter roads to exit the City. Out via Longlevens, Innsworth and Frogfurlong lane to the Green ¾ mile section. Temporary lights on the edge of Chelt...
The rides list showed Broadway Tower, and although the leader decided that it was too cold to sit outside that exposed cafe, he did stick with that general direction and go to Wickhamford. This turned out to be a poor choice in a strengthening SW wind. Our only...
Six riders departed coffee for the appointed lunch stop at Bredon’s Hardwick. Descending towards the floods, the Captain was confident of a way through – having keenly observed other cyclists using the route. He was correct – although the lane to the...
Wind forecast for today was for a very strong south westerly and forecast was right for once. A quick conflab in the Square resulted in a change of cafe to Clive’s at Upton. Easier for the ride home. Taking a familiar route out of Gloucester to Maisemore then the...
