Roger Ellery Clayton 1939-2019 (POST UPDATED)
It is with sadness that we report that long time member of the Club Roger Clayton has passed away. Roger Clayton, born 18th November 1939, cycled off peacefully August 21st 2019. His family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support over the past...
Meet our vice captain, who had no mates in the Old Neighbourhood
With the rain forecast to clear early, we set off from King's Square without capes, but were all caped up by the time we reached Matson. Climbing out of Cranham, there was a mutiny. The ride leader was seen powering up the hill alone as everyone else on the ride took...
GCCC getting out more
Eleven riders were present at the ungodly hour of 08:00 to start the ride to Avebury. The usual route via Foston's Ash and Daneway to Coates was familiar, but after that, we soon entered the less frequented, and flatter lanes of Wiltshire. Coffee was taken at...
The hottest day of the year
It was the hottest day of the year, possible the hottest ever recorded, and the riders faced a tough day ahead with three major climbs and a long run in to the finish. It could have been Stage 18 of the Tour de France, across Col de Vars, Col d’Izoard, and the...