A tough day out

A tough day out

In anticipation of a tough day out, the group of seven set a relaxed pace on the way out through the forest. A pair of gold vests were spotted ahead on the Littledean climb – surely we hadn’t caught the 08:00 departure! It transpired that we had not. A...

Cycling and watching football

Four of us set off from the square down the Bristol road and across the canal to Elmore, after Longney turning right in Saul to do a little extra loop returning to Frampton. We then turned right down Frampton Green avoiding the Fair parked up for the Frampton Feast...
Home early, hoping to see “it” coming home

Home early, hoping to see “it” coming home

With numbers reduced due to football, we headed up Stroud Road to Edge, and down the poorly surfaced road through Whiteshiil. Finding the road through Middleyard closed, we diverted up Selsley, and regrouped on the common. After two big climbs in quick succession, the...
Ride list for September to December is now available

Ride list for September to December is now available

Download, print, or view the list  at this link GCCC Sunday Rides lists Sept to Dec 2023 All the rides are also listed on the web site calendar. Remember the new ride nomenclature: AA is Novice A is Steady B is Moderate C is Endurance Tempo is a faster ride on a...
Two involuntary dismounts

Two involuntary dismounts

It was a damp and breezy start from the square as eleven intrepid explorers set off en route to Cirencester, little did they know the ride leader had made a slight alteration to the planned route. A brief shower was encountered on leaving Gloucester. Only two opted...

Capes on, capes off.

As the mizzle settled in King’s Square for the 09:00 start, the riders might have imagined that they were in Glasgow, taking part in the worlds. However, the stop-start nature of Painswick Road, and numerous stops to cape up and cape off quickly shattered any...