After the previous days’ burst of sunshine March weather returned to normal today but with Jim “Fish” assuring us that there would be no rain eleven set out from the Square with high hopes. Or not. Obviously concerned that his lead in the competition...
Seven keen athletes left the square for the steady ride to Toddington Railway Station. A Clockwise route of 26 miles was chosen, making use of the new Gloucester to Cheltenham cycle path as far as Staverton. A left turn was made, through Boddington to Piff’s Elm...
Nine riders started out in depressing conditions, although it was not actually raining or overly cold. Just damp, grey and dreary. Out and up the Painswick Road, passing the ski station (thoughts of the Winter Olympics), and onwards to the foot of our major climb:...
Prior to departing from the square, we welcomed a new rider to our foray, this lead to fourteen riders departing on what was predicted to be an overcast winters day. The club captain (as usual) volunteered to marshal the rear and if necessary, split the group to...
Eight riders departed into the grey mist, cautious of the impending deluge. In search of variable inclines they headed towards Coaley, observing banks festooned with snowdrops – a pleasure to see some brightness in a dull winter. A momentary hiccup through Far...
