Club Ride Diary
Koppenberg of the Malverns
I usually pride myself in keeping a group of riders together for the ride. Today I failed on Westgate Bridge, which must be the earliest a rider has been left. As this rider was the Club Captain, I had no worries about him getting lost. On Over Old Road, the Social...
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 you don't know how...
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 Windrush, we...
An abundance of gremlins
On a mild but rather dull day a substantial group formed for the outing to Cirencester, the capital of the Cotswolds. Sixteen set off on the traditional route, along Painswick road and Nut hill, Fiddlers Elbow and Sanitorium road (Captain showing his age!)., then...
Hills and Headwind
A group of six tacked Leckhampton Hill, which was made harder as the top surface had been removed prior to resurfacing. As the gradient eased, we sought more pain by taking Hartley Lane. A lengthy stop at the top for clothing adjustments left some of us with...
Sunday Club Ride Cat B to Dursley
On a cold March morning thirteen riders took off on the B ride. I think Neville was “on” but soon found out he had other plans. I was reassured by Toby and Theo that they would secure the rear of the group when we set off so onward to the first Climb via Podsmead,...
Sunday club ride to Dursley
On a cold March morning 13 riders took off on the B ride. I think Nevil was “on” but soon found out he had other plans. I was reassured by Toby and Theo that they would secure the rear of the group when we set off so onward to the first Climb via Podsmead, Tuffley, to...
Club Ride Cat B To Cinderford
A dozen takers for the B ride left the Square, soon to be a Baker's dozen as Colin joined in Northgate Street. A rather cold start to the day but with bright skies and mostly dry road surfaces so it was good to get going. A conventional start to Over Farm and up the...