Another ride, another soaking

The tempo riders are used to knowing where they are going, so it was a novelty to have a mystery ride.  Guesses kept changing from Ross to Ledbury to Hopewell as we gradually swung from a northerly to a westerly and then a southerly ride. It started quite pleasantly,...

TT Planning for next season

We are having a meeting to discuss next season’s club race calendar, with the goal of improving participation. This is a chance to express your views and ideas. If you can’t make it in person, feel free to message me directly. The meeting will be next Wednesday (13th...
Good to warm up again (eventually)

Good to warm up again (eventually)

Being a ride leader means you have a moral obligation to get to the Square irrespective of the weather (and the bails on the WhatsApp group). Four brave souls huddled under the Iceland canopy to try and stay dry(ish) before setting out. A brief discussion between me...
Fast, only furious later

Fast, only furious later

Five hardy Fast Riders turned up at the Square for a planned route to Wotton under Edge. It was obvious that with the conditions they were this morning, the numbers were going to be low . We set off towards Dursley via Frocester and by the time we reached Cam, it was...

A Mizzley day in the valley.

Just as two ride leaders -alone in King’s square- were deciding which of their rides to follow, an impressive number of hardy riders arrived dressed for cold weather. The majority opted for the steady ride with small groups for tempo and moderate rides. So four...

The return from Welland – Farewell November

Departing at the early time of 11.30am, it was back into the cold and slightly lighter drizzle compared to the outward trip. Still hardly pleasant! The two heading for lunch at The House in the Tree (which based on the original rides list would have been a short trip,...