Dressing for cold weather

So, there’s been a lot of talk recently about the chilly temperatures we’ve been experiencing. I thought I’d share some ideas that work for me though I know everyone is different and you may already do some of these. Your body works by keeping the core warm which is...
It all adds up to a good ride…

It all adds up to a good ride…

GCCC Examining Board Mathematics Exam For Ride Leaders Answer all the questions, please show your workings. Time allowed 4 hours. Question 1. Let X be the number of Tempo riders who leave Kings Square on a chilly but dry morning. X is > 5 and < 15 but...
Who dares wins?

Who dares wins?

Given the recent harsh weather with snow, ice and hard frosts making their wintry appearance (certainly not as bad as 1963 though) there was much social media debate beforehand on (a) whether to venture and out, and (b) if one did, where to go safely! Anyway, eight...
The Magnificent 7 ride again

The Magnificent 7 ride again

It’s been said so many times before but as a ride leader, when the weather is forecast to be bad, you are sort of obliged to visit the Square then make the decision. Unfortunately, six other people had the same idea so a discussion was had with the general consensus...

New year’s day rides cancelled

The weather forecast has put off ride leaders, leaving us with no ride leaders, and consequently, new year’s day rides have been cancelled. Normal service resumes on Sunday.
It’s not what you think.

It’s not what you think.

The combined Tempo and Fast rides headed east together, a sort of mixed flock of black and white club kit. A rare sighting of the sun offered a hint of better weather, but being so low in the sky it was more a hazard to navigation than a source of warmth. Nut Hill and...