Pre-Easter ride to Stroud

Given the excellent spring weather over the last few days, and the inevitable downturn in its prospects starting from today, it was pleasing to see six riders for what I had expected to be a lonely B ride to Stroud, given that the majority of likely takers were...
Steady ride to Berkeley

Steady ride to Berkeley

Theo thoughtfully brought along a tripod for the Club photo and we were all set up for the shoot but this was delayed as a procession of latecomers embarrassingly arrived.  Photo taken and a group of fifteen started for Seymour Road via the Park to avoid roadworks for...

When the President’s away, the Vice President will play

Following the rapid departure of the President, permission having been granted, the remaining seven set off after coffee, retracing towards Withington (home of the Basket Meal) up the Coln valley – quite splendid in the spring sunshine. At the crossroads three turned...

British Summer Time, at last

Mother’s Day dawned bright and clear, tempting one towards summer clothing. However, knowing that yesterday we had a frost and today had lost an hour, caution prevailed. Eight riders, well wrapped up, started the ride and quickly became nine – British...

Too many Daffodils?

Another dull Sunday dawned, and pretty much stayed dull for the duration. Hey ho, back to November, but a bit warmer. Eight departed the square to join up with the President at Highnam. A quick spin down the busy Newent road to exit at the second opportunity, the...