First enjoyable ride of the year

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...

The ride before the storm

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...
Who dares wins?

Who dares wins?

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...
It’s not what you think.

It’s not what you think.

The combined Tempo and Fast rides headed east together, a sort of mixed flock of black and white club kit. A rare sighting of the sun offered a hint of better weather, but being so low in the sky it was more a hazard to navigation than a source of warmth. Nut Hill and...
Post Boxing Day ride

Post Boxing Day ride

Boxing Day having been so misty and cold, some members thought that the 27th would have to be better and met at Maisemore Bridge for an impromptu ride. Unfortunately it wasn’t! Being less misty but more cold didn’t put them off the plan to try an...