Up the Lyd valley

An early (8.30) departure saw four attendees set off down a reasonably quiet A48 to Chax Hill, checking out the Club 10 championship course: two sets of temporary traffic lights may demand a change of course! It was then a left turn to Rodley where a substantial...

Magnificent ride to Malvern

Heavy rain at 8:30 had discouraged some, but it had largely cleared by the departure time of 09:00.  A well matched “Magnificent Seven” set off on the B ride, over Wainlodes Hill, across the Haw Bridge, and via Eldersfield to Rye Cross. The Hollybush Climb...
Club ride -rain forecast but thankfully dry

Club ride -rain forecast but thankfully dry

Seven riders set off northbound into a light northerly breeze under dull and mild but dry conditions. The route was reasonably standard, with the new surface of Escourt Road being tested and found pleasing. Having saved an early climb (London road) progress was swift,...
Hot day for a ride to the Deep South

Hot day for a ride to the Deep South

The day dawned with blue sky and a promise of warm conditions and so it was to be. The Sport and B rides were initially combined, heading for Yate. After some half wheeling at the front an inevitable split was agreed at the top end of Naas Lane. The B took the more...