A group of green laners, rough stuffers and folk of a relaxed persuasion based in Manchester
Its been a few days now since I sucked that cold air into my lungs on a midweek ride, the final part of the puzzle to kick start a chest cold that had been lingering since the weekend. A few days of doing nothing but moping about coincided with poor weather, so they were tolerable …
A rough stuff ride in search of Charlie (and a suitable breakfast spot!) After a shaky 24 hrs weather wise, which necessitated a few tweaks to the original plan (MTB’s swapped for mudguarded machines) Myself, Steve & Graham gathered at the meeting spot in good spirits. All confident that the forecast would hold true and …
About a month or so ago I sent a letter. Wanting nothing in return it was sent with one purpose, to say thank you! It was sent to David Warner. The man responsible for bringing the world of one Charlie Chadwick to life ( please see previous post - Pot of gold... ) Charlie’s diaries ( 4 …
Started in May 1955 at the 'Black Swan' in Leominster by, amongst others, our old mate and hero Charlie Chadwick! The RSF is a national club for cyclists who enjoy riding on bridleways, tracks and quiet lanes. Myself and a number of the #grassupthemiddle gang are members and if you've been following this blog long …
Its early September and its happening already, once again the summer failed to really get going, the odd couple of days of warmth but rarely hitting those balmy evenings that we so desire. Lots of good riding happened (despite failing to get away for our 'un meeting ' ) over the summer month, new lanes …
From our 'Rough Stuff Fellowship' correspondent. Wednesdays aren’t a bad day for me, I get to go to the pub, my favourite local cycle café is open and my long suffering wife goes to her mum’s (for a different kind of suffering) so I can get out on my bike. However, this is the first …
From our 'Rough Stuff Fellowship' correspondent. Well, I had an idea. Wouldn’t it be fun to pick a youth hostel at random, stay overnight and ride the afternoon before and the morning after our stay. I thought it was a good idea, but only had one taker (Mick Ely - fellow RSF member) we decided to …
From our 'Rough Stuff Fellowship' correspondent. Well just four of us, all RSF members, met at Burrs Country Park almost due North of Bury for a 10.00 am set off. We delayed slightly (but not much) because of the rain, hoping it might clear up, when it became evident it wasn’t going to we …
From our 'Rough Stuff Fellowship' correspondent. My mate Keith and I have cycled the middle and Easterley end of HCW, the middle was interesting (lots of forts) the Newcastle bit was the best cycling. However, in order to complete HCW we need to do the Western bit – Carlisle to Ravenglass. So we set dates, …
Grass up the middle CC 