Club Ride Diary

A grand set of nine departed for the forest edges, taking in the Highnam maze – but perfectly navigated by the leader, much to his relief. A spin on the B road and then, to see if the dog from hell was out, on Whitehall Lane. The ASBO was clearly working, the dog was...

After a minutes silence, five riders set off for the Severn Bridge. A pinch puncture from a pothole near Churcham halted the group, but otherwise we made good progress through the Forest. We lost one rider at Flaxley, who returned via the Dean Magna climb. The descent...

Stage 6 of the Tour of Brtiain has been cancelled out of respect for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The planned rides to view the race are therefor cancelled.

The route to Dursley was hillier than some may have expected! The group of six set off for a circumnavigation of King's Square, then through the park and into a stiff headwind south. The AA ride was caught at the confusing temporary lights at Cole Avenue and an...

Four of us set off for Berkeley from the Square with the weather looking a bit iffy. We went via Tuffley Avenue and Grange Road where some of those going to Dursley overtook us. We then went via Four Mile House, Haresfield, Stonehouse, Frocester and Slimbridge to...

Five set off for Edge on a cloudy morning with a stiff Southerly breeze. Rain started on the descent of Whiteshill, but we held off with capes, knowing that a hill climb always follows a visit to Stroud. I don't know what it is about Selsley Church, but it is often in...

Following a great night out at The Fountain on Saturday, the ride leader can report that Ham Hill with a hangover is one of the world’s least enjoyable experiences. The hills kept coming, one after the other, but at least our rewards came after Hawling, with great...