Twelve riders left The Square promptly at 8.30 and headed into the wind along the not too busy A40 to Birdwood. We lost one rider who had to return home with a mechanical. Into the lanes we know and love took us through Northwood Green, Blaisdon and into the sheltered...
With the forecast showing rain at one o’clock, a fairly direct route was taken to Kerne Bridge. However, as any cyclist will know, a direct route to the Wye valley involves climbing through the Forest, in this case to Dene Magna, Stenders and Ruardean. The...
The 8.30am start did not deter too many as a group of eight had assembled. It would have been nine, but for a late arrival… The group set off in cool but dry conditions, heading for the west bank and the only categorised climb of the day up to Woolridge Hill. Views to...
Following a couple of days of high winds and heavy rain, 9 intrepid riders gathered at the Square for the early start to Coleford. There was still rather a headwind and lots of grey cloud, but the forecast was largely for dry weather. Setting off west to Over Farm the...
Skies were overcast and showers were forecast but many members bravely (foolishly?) left their mudguards at home. Four of them and the suitably protected ride leader left the square on the steady ride, bound for Longhope. Passed by the fast group at the Quayside...
The tempo ride set off at a rather brisk pace, flying past the steady riders on Westgate Bridge, but settled down once the main road was left in Maisemore. The steady riders, having taken a more direct route, were passed again at Kent’s Green, before the slog up...
