Does anyone know what the collective noun for a group of cyclists is? The internet is awash with suggestions for such matters, but there doesn’t seem to be a definitively ‘correct’ answer. Anyway, a chatter of Tempo riders gathered in the square,...
We choose to go to the Moon not because it is easy, but because it is hard. Or so John F Kennedy (nearly) said in 1962. That sentiment lives on in this cycle Club as, despite misgivings expressed beforehand in the chatroom, eight of us tackled the Dark Side of the...
Four riders left the square on an overcast Sunday morning heading to Slimbridge. Gloucester was departed via Northgate Street through to the Quays when we crossed the swing bridge and onto the Gloucester to Sharpness canal towpath. Passing many anglers setting...
I found myself unexpectedly leading the Tempo ride to Kerne Bridge, the original leader turning back at Newent due to tiredness. Once again I’m struggling for time so I got my grandson to help write the ride report, hope that’s okay. Grandpa met his three...
Ten experienced riders appeared on a day with a somewhat uncertain weather forecast of light showers. Initial discussions took place concerning the planned route, however right on cue the Captain called time and we were off. Down Eastgate street, through Tredworth and...
The weather of late has remained fairly warm and quite muggy, often threatening rain but not delivering. Today was no different really, although the eleven riders who set off from the Square at 8:30 did so with some light drizzle falling, but by the time we broke free...
