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  • Category 6 ride led by Daniel Horn

    A northerly outpost was the start, so I was expecting just a few riders. By 9.30 we had 14 and I sensed the tea stop was going to be a tight fit for all and bikes. A cold … more ->

  • Category 3 ride led by Graham Knight

    Just two intrepid category three riders assembled on Sunday morning. Ian, with touching faith in the constancy of British weather, had decided that, since it wasn’t raining when he left the house, it would remain dry throughout the day and … more ->

  • Category 3 ride led by Graham Knight

    It was dry(ish), then it was wet, then I had a puncture, then it was wet and cold. However, Café Amigo did us proud with some welcome hot food.

    On the way back it was … more ->

  • Category 6 ride led by Ian Bailey

    This was nearly an uneventful ride. There had been fears earlier in the morning of ice but the roads were clear. It was a little chilly and a tad foggy as eight brave and well-wrapped riders poured in … more ->

  • Category 6 ride led by Amanda Speake

    Plan 1: nice and simple 35 mile route to Vanstones. But then it was pouring with rain.

    Plan 2: head to Vanstones, but modified route back to avoid overflowing fords.

    Would anyone even turn up? 

    Yes! Myself, Carolyn and Kevin. The three of decided to put … more ->

  • Category 6 ride led by Carolyn Kelleway

    As everyone gathered at the start in Hertford there was a low mumbling about length of ride but mostly about HILLS! For once I had taken the route from the ride GPS site so abdicated all responsibility.

    So … more ->

  • Category 6 ride led by Carolyn Kelleway

    With Tony still struggling with his back, I stepped up to lead category 6 this week to the lovely Mayfield Bakery.

    I was a bit surprised to get up to a frost, but decided it would be OK … more ->

  • Category 3 ride led by Graham Knight

    There are those whose Sundays are habitually given over to self-indulgent indolence. They begin, perhaps, with a lie-in followed by a leisurely breakfast of hot buttered toast or croissants. Then it’s to the pub for a couple of … more ->

  • Category 3 ride led by Graham Knight

    Three as usual for this category, but this time Denis was absent and Brian present. All were hoping to nurture whatever residue of fitness remained after the festivities. We set off on a rather convoluted route to Royston … more ->

  • Category 6 Christmas ride led by Tony Dos Santos

    After we had made the list of riders’ food orders and checked it twice, we sent it to Santa at Mill End Plants to ensure that my beloved Bakewell tart would be there in abundance. 

    I met up with Mike S at a … more ->