Very noisy tree work in King’s Square made for a slightly confusing start, but eventually the rides sorted themselves out, and eight of us set off on the “faster B” ride to Cinderford. It was a well-matched group and stayed together well. Muddy and...
Whether inspired by a New Year’s desire to get fit, or to lose weight, or by the wonderful weather forecast, there was a large crowd in King’s Square for this morning’s rides. The weather forecast proved as truthful as a Donald Trump Tweet, with...
Six riders enjoyed the New Year’s Day ride. The climb to Foston’s Ash was followed with a swift descent through Slad, enjoying the new smooth tarmac on the way into Stroud (route details here). Passing a traction engine in Stonehouse, we ended up in Costa...
Final Club ride of the decade. Cool (9 degrees) and dry; twelve left the Square on a route east of the River Severn, avoiding flooded roads. Zig zag through Churchdown then past the airport to Staverton. Through Barrow on the lanes then Piffs Elm to Bishops Cleeve,...
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When the ride leader sent me the route, saying he couldn’t make the ride, I didn’t spot the bear-trap he had laid. I did spot a lane we don’t normally use from Cranham Corner to Sheepscombe, so on Saturday, I went to have a look, and quickly...
