Club Ride Diary
Magnificent ride to Malvern
Heavy rain at 8:30 had discouraged some, but it had largely cleared by the departure time of 09:00. A well matched "Magnificent Seven" set off on the B ride, over Wainlodes Hill, across the Haw Bridge, and via Eldersfield to Rye Cross. The Hollybush Climb did nothing...
Club ride -rain forecast but thankfully dry
Seven riders set off northbound into a light northerly breeze under dull and mild but dry conditions. The route was reasonably standard, with the new surface of Escourt Road being tested and found pleasing. Having saved an early climb (London road) progress was swift,...
Hot day for a ride to the Deep South
The day dawned with blue sky and a promise of warm conditions and so it was to be. The Sport and B rides were initially combined, heading for Yate. After some half wheeling at the front an inevitable split was agreed at the top end of Naas Lane. The B took the more...
The other Sunday rides, those that didn’t reach the Black Mountains
Nympsfield B Six of us headed off to Nympsfield, with good weather One rider bailed out on the first Upton St Leonards hill. We went along Sevenleaze Lane and down to Whiteshill and skirted around Selsely. Around Leonards Stanley,we lost another rider to chatting to...
Black Mountains ride report
The annual pilgrimage to Hay and the Black Mountains saw a small group set off at 7am. Was the early start responsible for the poor turnout? Or the rain scheduled for the afternoon? Whatever, the morning was pleasant enough and a good pace was set, direct to Ross on...
Sunday Club Rides – late changes
Following some confusion with ride leaders, we now have the following for 12th July, all leaving from King's Sqaure: 07:00 departure - CÂ ride - Toby heading to Hay-on-Wye & Black Mountains, breakfast at the Granary. 09:00 departure - A ride - Colin heading to...
Inclement weather didn’t spoil the day
A poor forecast saw the training, sports and faster B ride merge into one group of nine riders. The training riders brought a bit of disciplined teamwork to the group on the wider roads to Highleadon, but from there on the lanes were not conducive to close-quarters...
The wind doth blow, but not hard enough to take the pain out of Castle Hill
Two start times were arranged to provide a choice of speeds for today's long ride.  The day started very dull and with a strong NE wind, and remained this way throughout. Not ideal, but at least no precipitation. The Captain led the early group of seven and they...
Rain did not stop play
After a weather forecast so dire that the Training Ride was brought forward to Saturday there was concern how many would turn up for the Club and Sport rides today, but overnight rain cleared to leave a reasonable, if slightly cold morning. Eight sport riders set off...
26 degrees Celsius – did someone mention Mallorca?
At the Square we were joined by Phil Griffiths, his wife Jacqui, and several of their old friends. Phil founded and until recently owned the Club's sponsor, Yellow Ltd., but these days is a rare presence in Gloucester. The planned Club photo and good weather had...