New Café, Same Old Winter Weather

This week has been dull, damp and cold and seems set to continue for some time – so I was wondering how many hardy souls would turn up at the Square for today’s ride. Well, there were quite a few more than I’d expected, so that made eight including myself for...

Finally in February…

After several cancelled rides recently due to the winter weather, we were finally treated to a sunny Sunday with little wind, albeit a bit chilly but not unduly so. This resulted in a large group of cyclists at the Square, with sixteen opting for the steady ride...
The Magnificent 7 ride again

The Magnificent 7 ride again

It’s been said so many times before but as a ride leader, when the weather is forecast to be bad, you are sort of obliged to visit the Square then make the decision. Unfortunately, six other people had the same idea so a discussion was had with the general consensus...

Magnificent Seven Ride Again

A very dull and damp day still saw a good turn-out, presumably catering for those wishing to escape the confines of house and family. The Captain led the mystery ride, and it was often a mystery to him as well as the others! A standard exit from the City via...
A day to exercise Presidential and Vice Presidential Prerogatives

A day to exercise Presidential and Vice Presidential Prerogatives

The Met Office having declared a State of Emergency (or at east a Yellow Warning of wind), prudence led to the Club’s rides being cancelled today but as the morn looked bright and clear I decided there was a good opportunity for a ride and ignored the cancellation...