Four set off on the B ride to Hopewell Colliery, enjoying the renewed sociability of the rule of six. As they left King’s Square on a bright and cold morning, the worries were about ice. We lost one rider with a pre-existing injury at Aston Ingham then, after...
From today the lockdown rules change again, and Gloucestershire, along with most neighbouring counties, enter “Tier 2”. Under these restrictions, we are allowed to meet outdoors and ride in groups of up to six. However, we believe that we will have to remain outside...
The UK government has announced New National Restrictions from 5 November that will apply in England. These include the phrasing “You must not leave or be outside of your home except for specific purposes. These include: to exercise outdoors or visit an outdoor...
We were all looking forward to trying “The Nuttery” in Notgrove, as we had received good reports. Six riders set off from King’s Square up Nut Hill, Fiddlers Elbow, and Buckholt Road to Birdlip. However, the forces from the crosswind on the wheels...
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...
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...
