Sunday after Christmas

Sunday after Christmas

Final Club ride of the decade. Cool (9 degrees) and dry; twelve left the Square on a route east of the River Severn, avoiding flooded roads. Zig zag through Churchdown then past the airport to Staverton. Through Barrow on the lanes then Piffs Elm to Bishops Cleeve,...

Sunshine at last!

When the ride leader sent me the route, saying he couldn’t make the ride, I didn’t spot the bear-trap he had laid. I did spot a lane we don’t normally use from Cranham Corner to Sheepscombe, so on Saturday, I went to have a look, and quickly...
Fancy dress ride? Only if you count wet weather gear!

Fancy dress ride? Only if you count wet weather gear!

The ‘Fancy Dress’ ride saw a reasonable turnout in some level of seasonal attire, and some in smart dress code, and some in proper Fancy Dress – well done to all that made the effort. It turned into a cold wet morning ride, with gradually improving...

The first Club ride of December

The day was not promising on the weather front and only ten riders made an appearance, plus a number in black for the fast sport ride to Frocester. The gentle A ride, led by the Captain, had a watery theme. South by way of the ship canal towpath, dodging many...

“Mystery Ride” Report

This morning’s mystery rides went to Cirencester, although the precise destination was a mystery even to the ride leader after the booked cafe had no space.  After trying three other venues, the West Cornwall Pasty shop made us very welcome. After coffee, we...