Way out West across the Wye

Way out West across the Wye

Taking advantage of an early start and a direct route to Highleadon, eight of us we were making good time with a view to riding some unfamiliar lanes north and west of Ross on a glorious sunny day. One rider who had previewed the route chose to fit a smaller chainring...

No Strada Bianchi, but a visit to Sienna (on-Wye)

First, congratulation to Tim Buttler on a new World Record for the 3 Cities today! Six of us chose not to race,and instead rode out to Kerne Bridge, on roads whose surfaces were barely condusive to cycling in places, and certainly not racing. The section from Kempley...
Meandering through the lanes of Worcestershire

Meandering through the lanes of Worcestershire

Departing promptly, twelve riders took to the cool air and set off in a westerly direction, bound for Earle’s Croome garden centre’s Rose Café. With no route published, the group kept together nicely as the first and only arrowed descent was taken – Woolridge Hill....
Bastille Day

Bastille Day

14th July and what a special day: Wimbledon finals, the European Cup final, stage 15 of the Tour de France, and, of course, the Club Sunday ride. The sun shone and the destination of Lydney beckoned. A route had been prepared by the Vice Captain, and we knew it would...

A real tempo ride

The mood of the peloton was very much like the Tour de France on a transition day, where everyone just wanted to ride tempo without pushing it. The presence of Alfredo Sabbadin and Fabian Cancellara, or at least their jerseys, helped us to feel like the Tour riders....
Soudley in the sunshine

Soudley in the sunshine

For once, a lovely sunny summer morning greeted those who made it to the Square for the 8:30 start. I had planned a slightly hillier than normal route to coffee in order to make use of the extra time, so one rider decided to make his own way to elevenses. This left 12...