Club Ride Diary
50,000 acorns
With steady stalwarts away on the Autumn tour only five riders, including one junior, set off from King's Square along the tiresome A40 to Birdwood and the well travelled Chapel Lane. The day was cool but better than expected and the Flaxley valley and Abenhall Road...
Changing seasons
It took some digging in my kit drawer to find kit warm enough for today, as it has been buried all summer. Arriving in King's Square, I found that some were less well prepared than me as they moaned about the cold. Ten of us set off, with half intending to go for...
Novice ride attracting experienced riders
Seventeen riders started the novice ride to Slimbridge. The ride leader would like to think it was because of his animal magnetism, however the truth was that they probably wanted to go on a ride and get home early before the forecasted storm blew in. There were a few...
Inaugural intermediate loop ride
Innovation can be good. Take indexed gears for example, few would argue that they haven't improved the cycling experience, although I imagine there was resistance when they first appeared. The jury is currently out on more recent innovations such as tubeless tyres. An...
Summer edition of Spokespiece is now available
The September edition of the Club's newsletter is now available for your entertainment. It features a Tour of Normandy, a review of some of the Club's historic records (particularly the Three Cities), many of which have been broken this year, and several other...
Dramatic Skies and Minor Soakings
Eight riders gathered in the square on a somewhat overcast morning. Although it must be noted that the ride leader, at least, had observed a wonderful golden sunrise not two hours ago - we mustn't complain too much about the weather! We followed a familiar route...
Where was Noah when we needed an Ark?
After a long dry summer, the Tour of Britain arrived this week, and with it the rain. A forecast of 60% chance of moderate rain (pictured) guided route planning for the intermediate ride, which was intended to pass through Birdwood, Cinderford, Pedalabikeaway,...
It rained
When the five of us started out it was dry. At Highnam it was time to get jackets on, and by Tibberton we were pretty damp. By now the rain had progressed from steady drizzle to light downpour and we were discussing alternative destinations. We were thoroughly wet by...
The Magnificent Seven Ride Again
A magnificent Seven congregated at the Square in sunny and blustery conditions – a hint of Autumn in the air. We had the pleasure of three ‘gravel’ riders, who duly sped off. However, we gained the lead past Highnam, whereupon they sped past again, not to be seen...
A question for the Zen masters
If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound? We are a little closer to knowing the answer now. Speech House Road was closed after high winds had brought a tree down – it might not have made a sound, but it made the news. Given that the Road is 7 km long and...