The slower (but hillier) Club B ride
Having missed the change of venue notification, the Captain led a slower-paced B ride to the original cafe selection at Hopewell Colliery. Departing a noisy Kings Square a group of nine riders took the route to Highnam and Tibberton where an enforced rest was called...
Cinderford, with wet feet
Very noisy tree work in King's Square made for a slightly confusing start, but eventually the rides sorted themselves out, and eight of us set off on the "faster B" ride to Cinderford. It was a well-matched group and stayed together well. Muddy and sometimes flooded...
Stroud, by a variety of routes
Whether inspired by a New Year's desire to get fit, or to lose weight, or by the wonderful weather forecast, there was a large crowd in King's Square for this morning's rides. The weather forecast proved as truthful as a Donald Trump Tweet, with spells of quite...
New Year’s Day 2020
Six riders enjoyed the New Year's Day ride. The climb to Foston's Ash was followed with a swift descent through Slad, enjoying the new smooth tarmac on the way into Stroud (route details here). Passing a traction engine in Stonehouse, we ended up in Costa Coffee on...