Well done Guy's,

A tough old bash that one is'nt it and an achievement in it's self just to get round and finish. Shame the weather was'nt at it's best for you as well, typical that one is'nt it.

Having done this event 3 times on the trot I decided to give it a miss this year and trying to do a few new different one's, however the last 5 miles to finish of the Forest Of Dean Challenge takes some beating i.e. all flat out fast through the bends down to Monmouth where you forget about all the pain endured and end up with a smile on your face.

Roll on sunny days.

Bye for now,

Big Ring

one word for me to sum it up - pain! My legs I can hardly feel today, died a few times out there but kept at it and made it in the end. Some banter at the end from a few of us who did it, Tim Taylor, Richie, Nathan and Braders was about but he hadn't rode. Used his racking which worked out really well.

I'm sure route was change a bit this yr, only 2 feeds as wellNo idea what I did it in but was slow. As they say 'no pain, no gain' so a good hard ride. And glad I made it up all climbs somehow. Think was just guts getting me up them and round as to fitness.

5hrs 42mins ride time for me today. Took the winter trainer because it felt like winter with all the wind and gravel. Thankfully not to much rain once I`d started but the roads were a right old mess in places. Still a big turnout and good atmosphere at the HQ.Realy hard ride with 16 climbs including the notorius Symonds Yat at about the 80 mile mark,evil buggers! Very well signed and organised, a great event I`m glad I did.

Andy

So Boys,

How did it go today ?.

Bye for now,

Big Ring

Who from the club is riding? This year its 1000 places avaliable and 750 have been filled.

Hi Everyone,

Forest Of Dean Spring Classic Sportive time is nearly here i.e. this coming Sunday 2nd May.

Places are still available for online entry if you fancy having a bash.

Bye for now,

Big Ring

which 25 is that? Thought the 25 was on easter monday

I'll be in a world of suffering (and sitting right on the end of my saddle) at the H-ford 25 mile TT. Enjoy!

I`ve entered the Forest Sportive as well. Hope to see some of you there.

Easter Monday will either be on way home from Belgium after seeing Tour of Flanders (maybe) or more likely doing the easter monday hereford wheelers open 25

Just entered the Forest Of Dean and the Devil Ride. Thinking about the Cotswold Classic on Easter Monday from Cirencester if anybody else is interested.

Takes place on May 2nd, crackin route right on our doorstep.

I'm doing it for third year. In true 'big ring' Robin stylee lets 'fly the flag'

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