First dry ride this year
The rides list showed Broadway Tower, and although the leader decided that it was too cold to sit outside that exposed cafe, he did stick with that general direction and go to Wickhamford. This turned out to be a poor choice in a strengthening SW wind. Our only...
Floods and headwinds after coffee
Six riders departed coffee for the appointed lunch stop at Bredon's Hardwick. Descending towards the floods, the Captain was confident of a way through - having keenly observed other cyclists using the route. He was correct - although the lane to the B4211 was in a...
Rhydd or not
Wind forecast for today was for a very strong south westerly and forecast was right for once. A quick conflab in the Square resulted in a change of cafe to Clive’s at Upton. Easier for the ride home. Taking a familiar route out of Gloucester to Maisemore then the...
A Sunday in Hell
The weather forecast of strong SSW winds and blustery showers was sadly accurate, as an intrepid 8 set off for Malvern. As usual, we waited until we were totally soaked before putting our capes on, then kept them on after the rain had stopped up the hill to Brand...