Meandering to Newent

Fourteen riders (yes, fourteen) appeared on a post storm Amy windy morning. The weather forecast being fine, but with a strong westerly, I thought it would be “a Billy no mates ride” but not so. The Captain offered to manage a respectable break in the group, and with...

Novice ride attracting experienced riders

Seventeen riders started the novice ride to Slimbridge. The ride leader would like to think it was because of his animal magnetism, however the truth was that they probably wanted to go on a ride and get home early before the forecasted storm blew in. There were a few...

Novice ride to Slimbridge

Four riders left the square on an overcast Sunday morning heading to Slimbridge. Gloucester was departed via Northgate Street through to the Quays when we crossed the swing bridge and onto the Gloucester to Sharpness canal towpath. Passing many anglers setting...
Novice Ride for Experienced Novices

Novice Ride for Experienced Novices

Following one of the hottest weeks of the year the weather forecast for the ride was relatively cool at a mere 20°C, cloudy with the possibility of showers. However, the quality of the riders opting for the novice ride was exceptionally high. There was one new rider...
Novice ride to Tewkesbury

Novice ride to Tewkesbury

The first day of Summer and the weather forecast was cloudy with a moderate south westerly wind but no rain, as the previous week was very sunny and warm that was about right for this ride. At the square I noticed a couple of riders who I had not seen before, I was...