After a long dry summer, the Tour of Britain arrived this week, and with it the rain. A forecast of 60% chance of moderate rain (pictured) guided route planning for the intermediate ride, which was intended to pass through Birdwood, Cinderford, Pedalabikeaway,...
When the five of us started out it was dry. At Highnam it was time to get jackets on, and by Tibberton we were pretty damp. By now the rain had progressed from steady drizzle to light downpour and we were discussing alternative destinations. We were thoroughly wet by...
A magnificent Seven congregated at the Square in sunny and blustery conditions – a hint of Autumn in the air. We had the pleasure of three ‘gravel’ riders, who duly sped off. However, we gained the lead past Highnam, whereupon they sped past again, not to be seen...
A new course record of 5m 50.8s was set last night by guest rider Rob Walker, averaging 14.4mph up this challenging climb. Fastest Club member was Steven Rossite with 6m 40.1s
Nathan Monk and Daryl Stroud rode the Welsh National 12 hour in very windy conditions on the R12/16 course in Monmouthshire. Nathan came sixth in the road bike category, recording 205.33 miles and Daryl was in the top 20 finishers with 230.08 miles. The event was won...
If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound? We are a little closer to knowing the answer now. Speech House Road was closed after high winds had brought a tree down – it might not have made a sound, but it made the news. Given that the Road is 7 km long and...
