Club Ride Diary
Five groups set out on a beautiful autumn morning
A beautiful morning saw two B rides to Cinderford, two A rides to Ross as well as the sports ride. In a classic case of tortoise and hare, the fastest ride set off first and stopped for a puncture before reaching Northgate street. We enjoyed the autumn colours, though...
Cold but not clear for the ride to Upton on Severn
The morning dawned cold and overcast, but dry and still. Obviously, members are happy with those conditions, as seven groups of riders left King's Square this morning. A new surface on the Newent road was a welcome bonus, although the car turning left into Highnam...
Autumn sunshine
After a pleasant ride in the autumn sunshine through Brookthorpe, Haresfield, Frocester and Coaley, the B ride arrived at Uley. If shortness of breath is a symptom of the Virus, then the vic Captain must have caught it on Stoat's Hill! It's always a brutal climb and...
September’s last Club ride
As has become the norm, attendees at the Square formed into groups of six more or less evenly matched abilities for the morning’s ride. The Vice Captain joined the Sports Ride for the first time in a few years. The initial pace was ferocious, as they flew up Stroud...
Enjoying the Indian Summer, the cyclists went out six by six
Under the "Rule of 6", two C groups left for Tintern this morning, and had an enjoyable ride through the Forest and down Stowe Hill to the Wye valley where they stopped at Tintern's old railway station for coffee and cake. With cafe legs, they climbed up the...
Application of the “Rule of Six” to Club Rides
As a result of the updated government guidelines, each ride will strictly enforce the “Rule of Six”. No group of more than six will be tolerated. Each ride will have a designated meeting point in King’s Square and once six riders have assembled, that ride will be...
The rule of six
Following the British government's announcements of further restrictions on group sizes from next Monday the Club will be reviewing the previously announced autumn rides programme. However, this weekend's tour to Ludlow and the rides on Sunday 13th September will go...
Every which way…
A very large turn out at the Square meant that we had to divide into groups and choose several destinations to disperse ourselves. The sport riders headed south, for Wotton sub Edge and Westonbirt, the A riders heading for Slimbridge and the B riders took off in three...
New rides list
The Club autumn tour will be to Ludlow, with eight takers as of today. Dates are Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September. Contact the Captain if you are interested. The Dancey trophy and Bruce’s Bonus season has restarted and points will be awarded in the usual manner...
Ride to Kerne Bridge for a new cafe stop
A great ride out this morning to the Kerne Bridge. The sharp climbs between Kempley and Bromsash meant we had deserved our coffee and cake at Flanesford Priory. The climb from the Wye to Ruardean proved to be too soon after coffee, and at the top, I noticed a strange...