lumpy (adjective) /ˈlʌm.pi/: covered with or containing lumps: In cycling terms we’d probably define a lumpy ride as one with more than the usual number of significant climbs. That certainly describes today’s Tempo ride to Coleford. Any route that gets to...
Tredici ciclisti si sono radunati a Kings Square…oops, thirteen cyclists assembled in Kings Square for the Tempo ride to the Buongiorno Café in Dursley. Was this a case of rule 13? The weather wasn’t that inspiring but dry at least and the route taken was as...
The excellent weather brought out the crowds this morning on the first day this year when cycling has actually been enjoyable. The tempo group was too large to count, but the skills learnt during last week’s maths exam have put the number at 15. This group was...
Seven riders assembled in the Square. With two disappearing to do their own thing the remaining five decided on a loop South, in the hope that this would avoid a return to Gloucester into the strengthening wind and heavy rain that was forecast for around 10:00. A flat...
Given the recent harsh weather with snow, ice and hard frosts making their wintry appearance (certainly not as bad as 1963 though) there was much social media debate beforehand on (a) whether to venture and out, and (b) if one did, where to go safely! Anyway, eight...
