Gravel ride to the colliery

Gravel ride to the colliery

The President’s arrival at the Square was met with some surprise, for he normally stays home in wet weather, and delight, for he came bearing gifts. Thanks to the generosity of SIS there were free samples of their isotonic gels for everyone. Even if...

Free gels!

Science in sport (SIS) has given the Club a box of orange flavour GO isotonic energy gels. They are designed to deliver a quick and convenient supply of great-tasting, easily digestible carbohydrate without the need for water. They will be distributed free to riders...

Seeking new tarmac

Eight set off from the Square on a bright sunny morning, for a change. Soon we had a deflation, which was quickly remedied, and it was on to the newly surfaced Tredington to near Gotherington lane. Gone are those dangerous ruts to be repaced (not patched) with a...

Spring sunshine in the Cotswolds

The Milan-San Remo is the longest and flattest of the classics. The club ride to Stow shared neither of these characteristics, starting with the brutal Ham Hill, which Garmin encouragingly reported as “Hill 1 of 8”. Passing what may be the source of the...

Summer rides list now available

The list is available for download here: GCCC Sunday Rides lists May to Aug 2023 This summer we are trying more early starts so that there is the opportunity to explore different routes to coffee. We are also repeating the successful ladies’ ride on 2nd April...

WTTA Hardriders Race

GCCC were 2nd placed team at the WTTA Hardriders’ Race on Saturday down near Frome on the Somerset/Wiltshire border. There was a course change due to roadworks, but it was still a challenging and interesting course. Congratulations to: Dan Kelly Tim Radley...