I blame the ride leader

A band of four set off on what would become quite a lumpy ride toward Cirencester.  The return had a few ascents too and this is where the phrase “I blame the ride leader..” was heard rumbling in the background (no worries). It started with Upton Hill (a climb of two...

Wet, but I’ve been wetter.

Following the logic from last week’s ride, a company of us set off on the Tempo ride. Unsurprisingly the weather forecast had deterred many people from venturing out. We too had looked at the forecast, and at the threatening grey clouds scudding across above us....

Amy’s tail

Four braved Amy’s tail. Teeth were gritted and headed into a stiff cross head wind courtesy of the tail of storm Amy. With some good team work we made coffee by 11.15 where one of the team wanted his breakfast but wasn’t up for a 30 minute wait, so it was...

Changing seasons

It took some digging in my kit drawer to find kit warm enough for today, as it has been buried all summer. Arriving in King’s Square, I found that some were less well prepared than me as they moaned about the cold. Ten of us set off, with half intending to go...
It rained

It rained

When the five of us started out it was dry. At Highnam it was time to get jackets on, and by Tibberton we were pretty damp. By now the rain had progressed from steady drizzle to light downpour and we were discussing alternative destinations. We were thoroughly wet by...