Group ‘A’ Ride Report for 7th November

With two sizeable groups heading for the National Trust park, a smaller band of brothers (and one sister) set off for Upton-on-Severn. With the scheduled leader not attending, it fell to Captain Stealth to lead the way. With much discretion, we set off North on...
From Croome, with love – a report For Your Eyes Only

From Croome, with love – a report For Your Eyes Only

The Vice-Captain was challenged to follow last week’s report with some cinematic references. How many can you spot? A large group of agents set off on a traditional mission to Croome Park. Felix Leiter joined us at Staverton, and “M” departed at...
No Time to Dry (with apologies to Ian Fleming)

No Time to Dry (with apologies to Ian Fleming)

With the forecast being for heavy rain, accompanied by squally winds, and this being correct, a limited turn-out was anticipated. Despite the damp conditions 005 regulars turned out – clearly three had nothing better to do and two were the ride leaders. Perhaps others...

Kite flying in the Cotswolds

A tight group of nine set off into a stiff breeze, taking in the usual climb of Nut Hill and Fiddlers Elbow. At this point one rider decided to find a flatter route to Chedworth, so the remaining eight pressed on to Brimpsfield and enjoyed wonderful road surfaces to...
Costa del Sol it was not. Welcome to Colwall in the rain.

Costa del Sol it was not. Welcome to Colwall in the rain.

Although the forecast was dry, Sunday started damp after the overnight rain as we made our way to King’s Square, and consequently, numbers were down.  The leader of the faster-paced B ride, fresh from the southern coast of Spain, must have been disappointed with...
Berkeley – Hunt for the hills?

Berkeley – Hunt for the hills?

Our  A ride, nice and flat, took seven riders on a winding route to the South Gloucestershire town of Berkeley. Roads were quiet, which made for a pleasant experience, and we were untroubled until just out of Stonehouse when one rider had the misfortune to break a...