A group of six tacked Leckhampton Hill, which was made harder as the top surface had been removed prior to resurfacing. As the gradient eased, we sought more pain by taking Hartley Lane. A lengthy stop at the top for clothing adjustments left some of us with...
On a cold March morning thirteen riders took off on the B ride. I think Neville was “on” but soon found out he had other plans. I was reassured by Toby and Theo that they would secure the rear of the group when we set off so onward to the first Climb via Podsmead,...
On a cold March morning 13 riders took off on the B ride. I think Nevil was “on” but soon found out he had other plans. I was reassured by Toby and Theo that they would secure the rear of the group when we set off so onward to the first Climb via Podsmead, Tuffley, to...
A dozen takers for the B ride left the Square, soon to be a Baker’s dozen as Colin joined in Northgate Street. A rather cold start to the day but with bright skies and mostly dry road surfaces so it was good to get going. A conventional start to Over Farm and up...
Ten set off on a sunny morning, albeit with a cool wind. Over the Old Road then across the A417 to meet and pass another group of GCCC riders at Highleadon and then disaster struck. A cry of “puncture” rang out but for once the diagnosis was incorrect...
Eight riders set of from Kings square, having allowed the sports ride to precede them, and headed down the Westgate route out of the city to the Over roundabout where route planners don’t allow you to go. We took the main road through Maisemore so as to turn for...
