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...
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,...
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...
Nympsfield B Six of us headed off to Nympsfield, with good weather One rider bailed out on the first Upton St Leonards hill. We went along Sevenleaze Lane and down to Whiteshill and skirted around Selsely. Around Leonards Stanley,we lost another rider to chatting to...
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...
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...
