The “Crank of the Year” trophy is not normally sought after, but one rider on today’s tempo ride would have been very pleased to have it in his back pocket. His crank sheared, which neartly brought him off. Although theoretically possible for a...
The Sunday rides list for January to April next year, including the Spring tour to Abergavenny, is now available here: GCCC-Sunday-Rides-list-for-Jan-to-Apr-2025
Another rainy Sunday, arriving at Kings Square I only saw one cyclist and he had his lights turned off, so I thought “he’s not keen to be going out today”. More people actually turned up so our band of six were looking for the novice rider but found...
A dozen or so of the club’s hardier members were huddled in the shelter of Iceland’s entrance as the last of the overnight showers blew across Kings Square. Seven joined the Tempo ride and we made good progress along the well travelled route through...
All today’s rides are cancelled becuase of severe weather. Be safe out there.
Following the President’s departure to the heights of Mount Pleasant, instead keeping to the lowlands, five continued north on the Valley Road to Steam Mills, then Drybrook. The climb to the cutting was more gentle than expected – maybe a tailwind assisted? The...
