Weather or not

After another dry week. Unfortunately the change in the weather was due to occur on Sunday, blustery winds with plenty of rain were forecast from 10 am onwards. So not many (fool) hardy souls arrived at the Square – actually there were nine of us, five opting...

Steady Ride to Soudley

Twelve riders left the square on a very overcast and still Sunday morning. We departed Gloucester via Westgate Street and over Westgate Bridge, through Over Farm and on towards Tibberton. On reaching Whitehall Lane Malcolm turned off to undertake a more off-road route...

200 years of railways

To celebrate 200 years of railways the Club B ride cycled to Gotherington to explore the station. Seven of us left the Square and immediately had to change route as someone wanted cash, but we were soon on the quiet lanes to Sandhurst and passing the much faded...

50,000 acorns

With steady stalwarts away on the Autumn tour only five riders, including one junior, set  off from King’s Square along the tiresome A40 to Birdwood and the well travelled Chapel Lane. The day was cool but better than expected and the Flaxley valley and Abenhall...

Dramatic Skies and Minor Soakings

Eight riders gathered in the square on a somewhat overcast morning. Although it must be noted that the ride leader, at least, had observed a wonderful golden sunrise not two hours ago – we mustn’t complain too much about the weather! We followed a familiar...