After several cancelled rides recently due to the winter weather, we were finally treated to a sunny Sunday with little wind, albeit a bit chilly but not unduly so. This resulted in a large group of cyclists at the Square, with sixteen opting for the steady ride...
The excellent weather brought out the crowds this morning on the first day this year when cycling has actually been enjoyable. The tempo group was too large to count, but the skills learnt during last week’s maths exam have put the number at 15. This group was...
Seven riders assembled in the Square. With two disappearing to do their own thing the remaining five decided on a loop South, in the hope that this would avoid a return to Gloucester into the strengthening wind and heavy rain that was forecast for around 10:00. A flat...
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...
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...
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...
