Resumption of Club activities

We are pleased to announce that organized Club activities will resume from 30th March. Our first activity will be the opening event in the evening time trial season, which will take place at Elmore on 30th March. This, and subsequent time trials, will be held under...

North Coast 500

The first day started with a flat sprint out of Inverness before tackling the infamous Bealach na Bà, seventy miles into the ride. This climb (the only 11/10 in ‘Greatest Cycling Climbs’!) was made even gnarlier by baking sun. Even before we began I had been...

Some thoughts on route planning

I have always found the prominence that the Ordnance Survey gives to boundaries bewildering.  I am sure we have all tried to follow a parish boundary, mistaking it for a footpath (though not on our bikes).  However, with the current COVID restrictions, I suddenly find...
Winter 2021 Spokespiece is now available

Winter 2021 Spokespiece is now available

Another year, another lockdown but this time the weather is not so good. What to do? There’s a new edition of Spokespiece all lined up for you to view online, download or even print here Featured are articles on riding National time trials from two of our most...

Gloucestershire enters Tier 4 restrictions

Gloucestershire has now entered Tier 4 restrictions, and as a consequence, all Club activities are suspended until further notice. We hope that this does not prevent you from cycling and remind you outdoor exercise is still pemitted. All members are urged to read the...
Storm Bella cleared the way for today’s ride

Storm Bella cleared the way for today’s ride

Six set off up Painswick Road to Upton via a little ‘off road’ section – dry. The climb of Nut Hill was strewn with debris – as expected. A delightful ascent to the Cranham turning provided splendid views to the north, with the City and the Malverns in sunshine. At...