Eight riders at the Square, split into two groups, one group planning to climb Horsepools and Frocester and the other ‘faster’ group on a rolling route to North Nibley. The pace on the faster ride was quite spicy and we arrived at Eastwood Garden Centre ahead of the...
Today’s steady ride was designated as Retro with riders encouraged to don older jerseys or ride vintage bikes. John W took the award for best effort with his immaculate Italian steed, a brand named after a group of four gamblers. Twelve riders departed the square...
Now pay attention, this is very complicated. There were eight in the square, four opted for the Tempo ride and four for the Fast. The fast guys were late starting as a power meter crank needed a new battery (not something that would have been appropriate on the Steady...
A bright yet fresh morning greeted the riders who ventured out for some more leg-punishing hills and two-wheeled fun. Arm warmers were earning their keep for many, although sunshine all day was forecast and indeed was the order of the day – not to mention...
What makes the perfect day out on a bike? Goldilocks temperature – not too hot, and not too cold, just perfect Great teamwork – good steady through and off when road conditions allowed Light Winds Largely good surfaces Excellent cakes and coffee Great...
At last the latest heatwave has broken and so the early start called for long sleeve jerseys or arm warmers for the first time in weeks. The drought was still in full force, though, so we expected, and found, parched looking fields as we meandered through the country...
