Five groups set out on a beautiful autumn morning

A beautiful morning saw two B rides to Cinderford, two A rides to Ross as well as the sports ride. In a classic case of tortoise and hare, the fastest ride set off first and stopped for a puncture before reaching Northgate street. We enjoyed the autumn colours, though...

Cold but not clear for the ride to Upton on Severn

The morning dawned cold and overcast, but dry and still.  Obviously, members are happy with those conditions, as seven groups of riders left King’s Square this morning.  A new surface on the Newent road was a welcome bonus, although the car turning left into...
Autumn sunshine

Autumn sunshine

After a pleasant ride in the autumn sunshine through Brookthorpe, Haresfield, Frocester and Coaley, the B ride arrived at Uley. If shortness of breath is a symptom of the Virus, then the vic Captain must have caught it on Stoat’s Hill! It’s always a brutal...
September’s last Club ride

September’s last Club ride

As has become the norm, attendees at the Square formed into groups of six more or less evenly matched abilities for the morning’s ride. The Vice Captain joined the Sports Ride for the first time in a few years. The initial pace was ferocious, as they flew up Stroud...

Enjoying the Indian Summer, the cyclists went out six by six

Under the “Rule of 6”, two C groups left for Tintern this morning, and had an enjoyable ride through the Forest and down Stowe Hill to the Wye valley where they stopped at Tintern’s old railway station for coffee and cake. With cafe legs, they...

Application of the “Rule of Six” to Club Rides

As a result of the updated government guidelines, each ride will strictly enforce the “Rule of Six”.  No group of more than six will be tolerated.  Each ride will have a designated meeting point in King’s Square and once six riders have assembled, that ride will be...