Mission Impossible!

Our mission, which five riders chose to accept, was to cycle to Moreton-in-Marsh. On the way, we encountered many near-impossible obstacles that the evil entity had placed in our way, the first being Ham Hill. Unlike Tom Cruise, none of the riders needed Hayley Atwell...
Today’s the day!

Today’s the day!

I’m sure you’re all aware that it’s a special day today – the greeting card shops, pubs, and restaurants have been banging on about it for weeks. It is of course Prune Day! A celebration of dried plums. I put some on my porridge before reading...
Birds & Bridges (and Gospel Pass)

Birds & Bridges (and Gospel Pass)

I have long expressed the view that times starting with an “8” are far too early for cycling, and the Cockerel at Birdwood obviously agreed, giving his customary morning greeting as we cycled past. A well disciplined group shared the wind and kept the...
Club Steady B ride to Berkeley

Club Steady B ride to Berkeley

The ride left the Square via the Park to avoid the roadworks in Southgate Street.  We followed a bus along Seymour Road leaving it at Tuffley Avenue only to meet it again on Podsmead Road. It was then the traditional route via Haresfield and Frocester. The views were...
Spring edition of Spokespiece is now available

Spring edition of Spokespiece is now available

The latest edition is available to view on the Spokespiece page of the site. You can download a copy from there or here. Articles this month are: Albania Club route collection Abergavenny Tour Close passing A record breaker’s season Centre Court and back Helmet safety...
Heat Wave?

Heat Wave?

Martha Rees and the Vandellas, not to mention the Met Office, forecast a heat wave so short sleeves should have been the order of the day. Or not, after I stepped outside and felt the 10°C wind chill, A quick retreat and clothing adjustment readied me for a brief...