Black Mountains ride report

Black Mountains ride report

The annual pilgrimage to Hay and the Black Mountains saw a small group set off at 7am. Was the early start responsible for the poor turnout? Or the rain scheduled for the afternoon? Whatever, the morning was pleasant enough and a good pace was set, direct to Ross on...

Sunday Club Rides – late changes

Following some confusion with ride leaders, we now have the following for 12th July, all leaving from King’s Sqaure: 07:00 departure – C  ride – Toby heading to Hay-on-Wye & Black Mountains, breakfast at the Granary. 09:00 departure – A...

Inclement weather didn’t spoil the day

A poor forecast saw the training, sports and faster B ride merge into one group of nine riders.  The training riders brought a bit of disciplined teamwork to the group on the wider roads to Highleadon, but from there on the lanes were not conducive to close-quarters...

Rain did not stop play

After a weather forecast so dire that the Training Ride was brought forward to Saturday there was concern how many would turn up for the Club and Sport rides today, but overnight rain cleared to leave a reasonable, if slightly cold morning.  Eight sport riders set off...
26 degrees Celsius – did someone mention Mallorca?

26 degrees Celsius – did someone mention Mallorca?

At the Square we were joined by Phil Griffiths, his wife Jacqui, and several of their old friends. Phil founded and until recently owned the Club’s sponsor, Yellow Ltd., but these days is a rare presence in Gloucester. The planned Club photo and good weather had...