Club Ride Diary
Steady ride to the Forest, but what was the time?
A gaggle of eight, then nine, set off for the deep dark Forest with the Captain taking the leadership from an indisposed AliG. We were reasonably loyal to his published route, but with diversions at the whim of the deputy lead. Mainly to keep people guessing… The...
Apologies to Aesop
The Intermediate and Tempo rides were both heading to Coleford; the Intermediate route was shorter but with some off-road, ours longer with more climbing. It was a straight showdown; tortoises versus hares! Us hares shot off, only to be caught by the tortoises at the...
A Goldilocks Ride
Few people were in the Square at the appointed hour, but those present were treated to an impromptu concert by a talented young jazz trio. After listening to Dave Brubeck’s Take Five the Tempo group did exactly that, leaving just two to enjoy the President’s varied...
The Longest Day ride – A Grand Day Out.
OK, so it was actually the day after the longest day, but no material difference to daylight. Except the day was somewhat overcast compared to previous overheated passages of time. A good thing for the six riders taking up the challenge. With the official leader being...
Mission Impossible!
Our mission, which five riders chose to accept, was to cycle to Moreton-in-Marsh. On the way, we encountered many near-impossible obstacles that the evil entity had placed in our way, the first being Ham Hill. Unlike Tom Cruise, none of the riders needed Hayley Atwell...
Today’s the day!
I'm sure you're all aware that it's a special day today - the greeting card shops, pubs, and restaurants have been banging on about it for weeks. It is of course Prune Day! A celebration of dried plums. I put some on my porridge before reading on the packet that...
Birds & Bridges (and Gospel Pass)
I have long expressed the view that times starting with an "8" are far too early for cycling, and the Cockerel at Birdwood obviously agreed, giving his customary morning greeting as we cycled past. A well disciplined group shared the wind and kept the speed down on th...
Club Steady B ride to Berkeley
The ride left the Square via the Park to avoid the roadworks in Southgate Street. We followed a bus along Seymour Road leaving it at Tuffley Avenue only to meet it again on Podsmead Road. It was then the traditional route via Haresfield and Frocester. The views were...
Spring edition of Spokespiece is now available
The latest edition is available to view on the Spokespiece page of the site. You can download a copy from there or here. Articles this month are: Albania Club route collection Abergavenny Tour Close passing A record breaker’s season Centre Court and back Helmet safety...
Heat Wave?
Martha Rees and the Vandellas, not to mention the Met Office, forecast a heat wave so short sleeves should have been the order of the day. Or not, after I stepped outside and felt the 10°C wind chill, A quick retreat and clothing adjustment readied me for a brief...