I have often said that you have to go uphill to get to Northleach, but I don’t think you have to go up as many hills as the tempo group did this morning. The constant succession of hills, coupled with narrow lanes meant that there was no opportunity for...
As a ride leader, you dream of uneventful rides, where there are no mechanicals, navigational problems or splits in the group, and this morning’s ride was just that. To avoid anticipated congestion in Thornbury, the tempo group diverted to Eastwood park garden...
First, congratulation to Tim Buttler on a new World Record for the 3 Cities today! Six of us chose not to race,and instead rode out to Kerne Bridge, on roads whose surfaces were barely condusive to cycling in places, and certainly not racing. The section from Kempley...
14th July and what a special day: Wimbledon finals, the European Cup final, stage 15 of the Tour de France, and, of course, the Club Sunday ride. The sun shone and the destination of Lydney beckoned. A route had been prepared by the Vice Captain, and we knew it would...
The mood of the peloton was very much like the Tour de France on a transition day, where everyone just wanted to ride tempo without pushing it. The presence of Alfredo Sabbadin and Fabian Cancellara, or at least their jerseys, helped us to feel like the Tour riders....
