Shipped chains in the Forest

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...
Circuit of May Hill

Circuit of May Hill

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...

Another mountain stage fails to split peloton

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...
Sprinter hits the tarmac mid-stage.

Sprinter hits the tarmac mid-stage.

With a threat of heavy rain it was a diminished gathering at the Square and seven riders opted for the ‘A’ ride to Berkeley, with the Captain standing in for the absent Social Secretary. The group set off across the square to take in the coloured houses of...

Tourmalet and Puy de Dome

After weather induced calendar changes, five set off for Wickwar. By Stroud Road, it was obvious that the ride leader, still recovering from his crash, couldn’t keep up, and so we split into a three (hares) and a two (tortoises). In the style of Cavendish, gear...

A route full of surprises

A gallant group of seven (some may say the magnificent seven) set off northbound, avoiding the other faster groups by keeping to the east bank of the Severn. The Sandhurst lane surface is in need of attention, so caution and calls of ‘holes’ were frequent. But it is...