King’s Square
August 2019
Black Mountains Ride – VERY EARLY START
The Club's biggest ride of the year, and one with years of tradition behind it. We take the roads to Hay, aiming to cover the fifty or so miles in three hours Then we take coffee and more at The Granary in Hay on Wye before heading over the Black Mountain and taking afternoon tea at Part y Seal in Grosmont or at the WI shop in Skenfrith. Traditionally the crossing of the Mountain is off road but as bikes have become…
Find out more »Sports Ride
The distance is typically 50 miles non stop (post ride coffee optional). Pace is brisk, typically averaging 20mph or more. Bring mudguards if road or weather is wet. Route is posted on Facebook during the preceding week.
Find out more »AA category ride to Huntley
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at Huntleys' Leaf Creative Cafe. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch. Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to the Dancey Trophy. Sign the attendance book…
Find out more »Ride out – Red Lion, Arlingham
A sociable ride with a pub stop. The ride will be after lighting up time. Please remember to bring your best lights. All rides start from King’s Square 19:00 prompt unless otherwise stated. All rides will be at the pace of the slowest rider. Details of any changes will be posted to the website and Facebook page
Find out more »September 2019
AA category ride to Slimbridge
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at Slimbridge. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch at The Beacon. Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to the Dancey Trophy. Sign the attendance book…
Find out more »B category ride to Kemble
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at the AV8 cafe on Kemble aerodrome. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch at The Beacon. Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to…
Find out more »Ride out – House in the Tree, Staverton
A sociable ride with a pub stop. The ride will be after lighting up time. Please remember to bring your best lights. All rides start from King’s Square 19:00 prompt unless otherwise stated. All rides will be at the pace of the slowest rider. Details of any changes will be posted to the website and Facebook page
Find out more »A & B category rides to Ross
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at the Engine Shed in Ross. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch in Newent. Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to the Dancey Trophy. Sign…
Find out more »Ride out – Red Hart, Blaisdon
A sociable ride with a pub stop. The ride will be after lighting up time. Please remember to bring your best lights. All rides start from King’s Square 19:00 prompt unless otherwise stated. All rides will be at the pace of the slowest rider. Details of any changes will be posted to the website and Facebook page
Find out more »A category ride to Tewkesbury
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at Browns on Mythe Hill. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch in The Jolly Brewmaster, Cheltenham. Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to…
Find out more »B category ride to Chedworth
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at Chedworth Farm Shop. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch in The Jolly Brewmaster, Cheltenham. Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to the Dancey…
Find out more »Ride out – Black Horse, Cranham
A sociable ride with a pub stop. The ride will be after lighting up time. Please remember to bring your best lights. All rides start from King’s Square 19:00 prompt unless otherwise stated. All rides will be at the pace of the slowest rider. Details of any changes will be posted to the website and Facebook page
Find out more »Autumn Tour to Devizes
Three day tour to Devizes. The format is a ride out on Friday, a ride led by Toby around the area on Saturday, and a return on Sunday, staying two nights in B&B accommodation. We will leave on Friday at 7.30 from Kings Square and get back to Gloucester late afternoon Sunday. Please book your own accommodation and let Toby know you are going.. He has booked into The Castle Hotel. Tel 01380 727 981. New Park Street, SN10 1DS. Card to…
Find out more »Sports Ride
The distance is typically 50 miles non stop (post ride coffee optional). Pace is brisk, typically averaging 20mph or more. Bring mudguards if road or weather is wet. Saturday ride this week to avoid conflict with the Steve Taylor RR on 22nd. Route is posted on Facebook during the preceding week.
Find out more »AA category ride to Birdwood
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at the Fair view garden centre in Birdwood. The ride will be led by the Tyndale Section who will be dressed in period costume on vintage cycles and would welcome you doing the same. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch in The Red…
Find out more »B category ride to Coleford
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at Kaplans cafe in Coleford. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch in The Red Hart. Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count…
Find out more »Ride out – Ship Inn, Framilode
A sociable ride with a pub stop. The ride will be after lighting up time. Please remember to bring your best lights. All rides start from King’s Square 19:00 prompt unless otherwise stated. All rides will be at the pace of the slowest rider. Details of any changes will be posted to the website and Facebook page
Find out more »A & B Category rides to Maisemore
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at the Open 25 TT HQ in Maisemore. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch in The Boat Inn. Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard…
Find out more »October 2019
Club “No Drop” Ride
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings' Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o'clock. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around one o'clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch. Rides usually start at nine o'clock but some rides in summer will begin earlier to take advantage of longer daylight, better weather, and to get a bit further from home. Destinations are posted in advance and can be…
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