The Fast boys on their Training Ride this morning headed towards the Wye Valley. 9 left Glos and one drooped off at Lea. The route took them through Tiberton, out to Huntley to the main road, then onto the long climb up towards Lea & Pontshill, where we turned off...
A group of nine set off at a blistering pace, trying to get the busy Newent Road done quickly. Things settled down through Upleadon and Redmarley. Clencher’s Mill was avoided as previous reconnaissance revealed that the approach lane was covered in sand, so we...
The 8.30am start deterred few, thus a group of eight were assembled and set of north. The increasing urbanisation of our countryside is a concern as we passed the large new estate at Innsworth, to take in Frogfurlong Lane. A puncture for one delayed the group awhile,...
On what was predicted to be a very hot Sunday four riders (plus myself) set off from the Square to Hayles Fruit Farm. Prior to leaving we were alerted to the fact that we may be collecting another rider from the Chipping Campden so we were on the lookout for him. The...
As we passed through Didbrook, I told the group that Stanway was probably the easiest way up the Cotswolds. I was made to eat my words, as each member of my group came past me and left me struggling up the hill. We met the 08:30 group at the top, and broadly rode as...
It was hoped that members would be content to read Spokespiece on the internet but this did not prove the case and it was agreed that hard copies would be posted to all except those who have specifically asked NOT for a hard copy. The list of hard copiers is growing...
