Nympsfield B
Six of us headed off to Nympsfield, with good weather One rider bailed out on the first Upton St Leonards hill. We went along Sevenleaze Lane and down to Whiteshill and skirted around Selsely. Around Leonards Stanley,we lost another rider to chatting to another cyclist. We went up Frocester Hill (where we passed two other riders,who passed us near the top and said ‘ they were saving themselves for the end’!).
We arrived at Thistledown Cafe and had good service then went down Stouts hill and up to Coaley, then towards home. Somehow,the two ride leaders managed to navigate the course and wowed everyone with their Garmin skills!
Huntley A
Only four in the A ride group, we set off up London Road. A quick pace was easily maintained for the first half with the stiff following breeze. Out to Boddington and Piffs Elm before turning into the wind towards Deerhurst. Over the river and left into Ashleworth. Up to the 417, Corsend Road to Highleadon. Turning right at Rudford, through Tibberton and onto Huntley, where coffee and cake was taken at Leaf cafe. Just under 30 miles completed. A strong cross wind hampered a potential fast ride back to town on the A40.