Nympsfield, on a day made for its wind turbine

Six riders left King’s Square by an unusual route, due to the work in the Square.  A further two, who came up with various excuses for being late, joined us in Matson, and we took to the familiar route up Nut Hill and Buckholt Road to Foston’s Ash.  A...

After dinner ride to Ashchurch

Storm Arwen having hit the country on Friday night a cold snap followed. Luckily the 130th Dinner and Prize Presentation had been unaffected but the threat of ice (and perhaps a lingering after effect of the dinner?) called for prudence on the morning’s ride....

Falling leaves and low sun

Six took the option for the ‘A’ ride. It was out via Maisemore and up the climb to Woolridge hill, into a persistent NNE wind which also proved to be quite chilling. Ducking and diving in the lanes to Upleadon and Strawberry Hill gave some shelter. The views were...

Autumnal ride to Ross on Wye

The ride leader plotted the most scenic route to Ross, and the weather cooperated, with a crisp clear morning with bright blue skies. Todays ride had Autumn colours at their finest. Leaf fall has been late this year and as a result the roads are not slippery....
Remembrance Day ride

Remembrance Day ride

I wish we could say that Remembrance Sunday dawned bright and clear, but unfortunately it was a grey overcast day for the crowds gathered at churches and war memorials that we passed along the way. The B group was formed of a dozen riders who were led north out of the...

Croome Park B ride 7th Novemebr

The B ride set off with seven riders. It was a fast start with no stops at traffic lights or roundabouts which meant non stop to Northway.  This doesn’t happen very often. The Group then turned north towards Bredon and into a stiff NW wind which was to haunt us all...