NEW cycling club Cyclestuff's social training runs are proving very popular with new faces appearing each week.

Eleven riders turned out last week for a 30-mile ride through the lanes via Elmley Castle, Ashton, Beckford and on to Ashchurch before turning home by way of Tredington, Bishops Cleeve, Winchcombe and Sedgeberrow.

Runs take place every Wednesday, starting from the Esso garage on Cheltenham Road at 6.15pm and are designed to cover between 25 and 30 miles at a steady pace, with the emphasis on social rather than race training.

A Saturday ride at the same pace but slightly longer has now ben organised and new riders will be made welcome. More information from Dave Clarkson on 01386 49693.