Club Ride Diary
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...
In search of cake
Apologies for the lack of inspiration in this report - after "Porridge" and "Grandpa", I feel I have let the side down A bright but blustery morning brought out five riders. Luckily for me, my constant message of "short turns" was ignored by everyone but me, as we...
The Baker’s dozen ride again
A tidy thirteen met up at the Square for a prompt 8.30am depart, once again deep into the Cotswolds. With the Captain having failed again to publish the route, it meant the riders had to be well behaved and stay with the ride leader. Out via the newly surfaced London...
Back to the Nick
Various “questionable” characters assembled in Kings Square; I counted Fletch, Godber, Harry Grout, Warren, Lukewarm, Ives and Blanco (Porridge characters, for younger viewers). There was another shady character but he didn’t fancy doing any “bird” and headed...