A question for the Zen masters

A question for the Zen masters

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...

In search of cake

Apologies for the lack of inspiration in this report – after “Porridge” and “Grandpa”, I feel I have let the side down A bright but blustery morning brought out five riders. Luckily for me, my constant message of “short turns”...

Gloucestershire gears up for Cycle September

Gloucestershire County Council is encouraging residents, workplaces, schools and community groups to get involved in Cycle September, a free, month-long celebration of biking. Cycle September kicks off at the beginning of the month and is all about helping more people...
The Baker’s dozen ride again

The Baker’s dozen ride again

A tidy thirteen met up at the Square for a prompt 8.30am depart, once again deep into the Cotswolds. With the Captain having failed again to publish the route, it meant the riders had to be well behaved and stay with the ride leader. Out via the newly surfaced London...
Back to the Nick

Back to the Nick

  Various “questionable” characters assembled in Kings Square; I counted Fletch, Godber, Harry Grout, Warren, Lukewarm, Ives and Blanco (Porridge characters, for younger viewers). There was another shady character but he didn’t fancy doing any “bird” and headed...