Today’s ride began on a sombre note, as the news that Rob Doman had passed away was shared. Rob, a popular and generous friend to many, had been on holiday, cycling of course, in Lanzarote and on Monday was found unresponsive by the road after a suspected heart...
With the forecast of strong Southerly winds and heavy rain developing later in the morning, rides have been diverted. The Steady ride will go to King’s Stanley (click for route). The Tempo ride will go to Stables (Saul Junction). Routes to both published. Both...
Eight expectant riders assembled at the Square, with increasing concern that the ride leader was not among them! A short wait past 9 am, in case our man was delayed, and the Captain decided to step in. Thinking on the hoof (no Garmin, just the OS map in his head), it...
lumpy (adjective) /ˈlʌm.pi/: covered with or containing lumps: In cycling terms we’d probably define a lumpy ride as one with more than the usual number of significant climbs. That certainly describes today’s Tempo ride to Coleford. Any route that gets to...
After a rare few days without rain the temptation to ride the trails in the Forest of Dean and join the Tempo riders in Coleford was too great to resist. Perhaps the early start, perhaps the promised dirty bike, but whatever the reason the ride leader was the Lone...
This week has been dull, damp and cold and seems set to continue for some time – so I was wondering how many hardy souls would turn up at the Square for today’s ride. Well, there were quite a few more than I’d expected, so that made eight including myself for...
