Mild temperatures and a dry forecast seemed to bring a lot of riders to the Square, but there were no newbies looking for an easy try-out, so Jim joined my ride. I believe there were 14 of us although I'm sure I counted 15 at one point - however we did seem to have a...

"Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition". I tried to cover up my confusion over the number of rides by using a quote from Monty Python, but the Captain must have expected it! Perhaps I will have to sit in the comfy chair now. A large tempo group split into two from...

A group of about a dozen (we picked up a couple of strays before Highnam, so it may have been 13 or 14) left Gloucester via Minsterworth and Northwood Green. After Flaxley we began the climb to Dene Magna, regrouping at the Spout Lane junction to wave goodbye to Gerry...