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Current Rides & Events

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Thu Aug 7th 2025

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Contact: Carin Tranter - 07771 823301	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph).
Sunset: 8:44pm Twilight Ends: 9:23pm

Thu Aug 7th 2025

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Contact: Richard Kidd - 07889 644527	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). Up Hackpen, coffee at Goodies in Lambourn, return via Seven Barrows and down Blowingstone
Sunset: 8:44pm Twilight Ends: 9:23pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51885000

Sat Aug 9th 2025

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Contact: John Tranter - 07836 238350	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). This is a modified version of a classic ride on some rarely used little roads down in the Thames Valley. Out via Denchworth and Fyfield, we then enjoy the dramatic drop into the Thames flood plain. Over the river to Standlake, along to Shifford with its tiny church and then Aston Pottery. Pot buying is optional, but the cafe is great. Suitably fortified, we will take some time to explore the rarely travelled tiny lanes down to the Thames at the mysterious hamlet of Chimney (tantalisingly close to the other side of Duxford ford), before conquering the modest challenge of Buckland Hill and (after exploring the back streets of Buckland village) heading for home via Charney Bassett. 33 miles and about four hours in total, so note the slightly earlier start time.
Sunset: 8:40pm Twilight Ends: 9:19pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51967598

Sun Aug 10th 2025

Off Road Sunday Ride	2*

Contact: Robin Tucker - 07901 622622	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Wantage Market Place
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Off-road half day ride around local tracks, usually 15-30 miles. Knobbly tyres required. We are keen to welcome new riders of all abilities.
Sunset: 8:38pm Twilight Ends: 9:16pm

Tue Aug 12th 2025

Tuesday Evening 1* Ride	1*

Contact: Steve Swanton - 07857 527990	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: This evening we'll explore some of the back routes in Wantage before continuing to Lockinge and Betterton, returning to Grove via Lains barn (12 miles). Lights recommended as the evenings are drawing in. Please let me know by text if you are planning to come. Our leisurely and sociable Tuesday evening 1* rides are designed specifically with adult newcomers to cycling and youngsters in mind, or those who just want some relaxed and sociable exercise. We cover a distance of 10-15 miles (16-24km) at a gentle pace of 8-10 mph (13-16kph), following quiet country lanes and the occasional easy off-road track. We stop regularly to catch our breath, to take in the views and anything that takes our interest along the way.
Sunset: 8:34pm Twilight Ends: 9:12pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28328245

Tue Aug 12th 2025

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Contact: Roger Postbeschild - 07554 664120	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1.5-2 hour ride at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph) Letcombes Childrey Charney
Sunset: 8:34pm Twilight Ends: 9:12pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35406034

Tue Aug 12th 2025

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Contact: John Tranter - 07836 238350	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: The Ride Leaders work hard to organise the rides and it helps them greatly to know numbers at least a day in advance. Whilst there may be rare occasions where this may not be practical, please do everything you can to let the Ride Leader know if you are joining a ride at least 24 hours before. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride. 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). White Horse Hill via Uffington
Sunset: 8:34pm Twilight Ends: 9:12pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51967798

Thu Aug 14th 2025

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Contact:	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph).
Sunset: 8:30pm Twilight Ends: 9:08pm

Thu Aug 14th 2025

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Contact:	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph).
Sunset: 8:30pm Twilight Ends: 9:08pm

Thu Aug 14th 2025

Ridgeway Cycles and CUK Wantage off-road ride	2*

Contact: Philip (Pip) Jackson - 07983 098905	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: Ridgeway Cycles
Description: Ridgeway Cycles are teaming up with Cycling UK Wantage, to run a shorter less challenging MTB group ride Meeting outside Ridgeway Cycles to leave at 6.30pm 10 - 15 miles of smiles Mixed ability Cost FREE Sign up essential Look forward to seeing you there! Knobbly tyres required and lights to get you home
Sunset: 8:30pm Twilight Ends: 9:08pm

Sat Aug 16th 2025

1* Saturday Half Day Ride	1*

Contact: Steve Boreham - 07946 744618	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Our regular social and family ride on the third Saturday of the month, usually with a cafe stop. We cover 16-32km (10-20 miles) at a leisurely pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph), tackling the occasional hill (nothing too long) and easy off-road track (conditions permitting). Please let the ride leader know if you are planning to come.
Sunset: 8:26pm Twilight Ends: 9:04pm

Sun Aug 17th 2025

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Contact: Jan McCabe - 07818 041362	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Wantage Market Place
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Monthly 80-100km (50-65 miles) all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders.
Sunset: 8:24pm Twilight Ends: 9:01pm

Tue Aug 19th 2025

Tuesday Evening 1* Ride	1*

Contact: Lorna Swanton - 07766 757801	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A longer ride to Southmoor out via Lyford returning via Charney Bassett (14 miles). Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Our leisurely and sociable Tuesday evening 1* rides are designed specifically with adult newcomers to cycling and youngsters in mind, or those who just want some relaxed and sociable exercise. We cover a distance of 10-15 miles (16-24km) at a gentle pace of 8-10 mph (13-16kph), following quiet country lanes and the occasional easy off-road track. We stop regularly to catch our breath, to take in the views and anything that takes our interest along the way.
Sunset: 8:20pm Twilight Ends: 8:57pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45788483

Tue Aug 19th 2025

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Contact:	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1.5-2 hour ride at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph) Scutchamers Knob
Sunset: 8:20pm Twilight Ends: 8:57pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38687591

Tue Aug 19th 2025

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Contact:	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: The Ride Leaders work hard to organise the rides and it helps them greatly to know numbers at least a day in advance. Whilst there may be rare occasions where this may not be practical, please do everything you can to let the Ride Leader know if you are joining a ride at least 24 hours before. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride. 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph).
Sunset: 8:20pm Twilight Ends: 8:57pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31945844

Thu Aug 21st 2025

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Contact: Susan Holdroyd - 07751678095	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Much discussed we will be doing a 1* ride out to Blakes cafe at Clanfield this week. This is a longer 1* ride at about 30 miles but will be at 1* pace, planning on having an early lunch there before our return. Route map to come. Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph).
Sunset: 8:16pm Twilight Ends: 8:52pm

Thu Aug 21st 2025

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Contact:	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph).
Sunset: 8:16pm Twilight Ends: 8:52pm

Sat Aug 23rd 2025

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Contact:	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph).
Sunset: 8:12pm Twilight Ends: 8:48pm

Sun Aug 24th 2025

Off Road Sunday Ride	2*

Contact: Eddie Little - 07512 645320	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Wantage Market Place
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Off-road half day ride around local tracks, usually 15-30 miles. Knobbly tyres required. We are keen to welcome new riders of all abilities.
Sunset: 8:10pm Twilight Ends: 8:45pm

Mon Aug 25th 2025

Bank Holiday Special	3*

Contact: Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Details to follow............
Sunset: 8:07pm Twilight Ends: 8:43pm

Tue Aug 26th 2025

Tuesday Evening 1* Ride & Pub Night	1*

Contact: Carin Tranter - 07771 823301	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Out to Childrey via Stockham and East Challow, returning via Goosey (12 miles). There will be optional stop at the Fox in Denchworth towards the end of the ride. Lights required as the evenings are drawing in and if stopping at the pub for a drink or a meal. Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Our leisurely and sociable Tuesday evening 1* rides are designed specifically with adult newcomers to cycling and youngsters in mind, or those who just want some relaxed and sociable exercise. We cover a distance of 10-15 miles (16-24km) at a gentle pace of 8-10 mph (13-16kph), following quiet country lanes and the occasional easy off-road track. We stop regularly to catch our breath, to take in the views and anything that takes our interest along the way.
Sunset: 8:05pm Twilight Ends: 8:41pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49664532

Tue Aug 26th 2025

Tuesday Evening 2* Pub Ride	2*

Contact:	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1.5-2 hour ride at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph) Childrey via Kingstone Lisle Pub Night!
Sunset: 8:05pm Twilight Ends: 8:41pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34549298

Tue Aug 26th 2025

Tuesday Evening 3* Pub Ride	3*

Contact: Jan McCabe - 07818 041362	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: The Ride Leaders work hard to organise the rides and it helps them greatly to know numbers at least a day in advance. Whilst there may be rare occasions where this may not be practical, please do everything you can to let the Ride Leader know if you are joining a ride at least 24 hours before. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride. 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Denchworth, Lyford, Kingston Bagpuize, Pusey, Stanford in the Vale. Pub Night!
Sunset: 8:05pm Twilight Ends: 8:41pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31945881

Thu Aug 28th 2025

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Contact: Susan Holdroyd - 07751678095	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph).
Sunset: 8:01pm Twilight Ends: 8:36pm

Thu Aug 28th 2025

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Contact:	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph).
Sunset: 8:01pm Twilight Ends: 8:36pm

Thu Aug 28th 2025

Ridgeway Cycles and CUK Wantage off-road ride	2*

Contact: Philip (Pip) Jackson - 07983 098905	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: Ridgeway Cycles
Description: Ridgeway Cycles are teaming up with Cycling UK Wantage, to run a shorter less challenging MTB group ride Meeting outside Ridgeway Cycles to leave at 6.30pm 10 - 15 miles of smiles Mixed ability Cost FREE Sign up essential Look forward to seeing you there! Knobbly tyres required and lights to get you home If you wish to join this ride then send me a text Ride distance 13 miles/20km Except to be back in Wantage for 08:00pm
Sunset: 8:01pm Twilight Ends: 8:36pm

Sat Aug 30th 2025

3* Isle of Wight Special	3*

Contact: Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848	Start Time: 7:15 am	Start Location: Lymington Ferry Terminal
Description: Our annual trip to the Isle of Wight. Ride limited to 12 riders, so early booking recommended. A random poll revealed mixed views on Southampton or Lymington to start. Southampton is a shorter drive - but Lymington has parking at the terminal. As we did Southampton last year - I have opted for Lymington. We will catch the 07.50 ferry which gets us to Yarmouth by 08.30. Please be there by 7.15am at the latest. Please book your own return ticket - £24.20 or £18 if you are over 60. Wightlink.co.uk website insists you also book a return time - so please opt for 18.05. This year we are going to deviate from the official "round the island route" to cut out the north east corner (which over recent years has become a bit of a rat run) and the chain ferry (which can be a bit of a bother). Instead we will take some dedicated cycle paths to cut across the centre of the island. I tried these out in early July and they are mostly tarmac and fine for road bikes. The new route adds c10k in distance but is c150m less climbing so should equal out. Due to the availability of cafes we will have a relatively early coffee stop at MJ's in Niton (30k) . Lunch will be at the Pedallers Cafe (where we lunched in 2024) at 72k. If we are making good time there is the option of ice cream in Cowes (90k).
Sunset: 7:56pm Twilight Ends: 8:32pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51681597

Ride Filter

Start Locations: WMP
Wantage Market Place; OMH
Old Mill Hall, Grove

Categories: 1* - Suitable for irregular, social, beginner or family riders, pace will match the slower riders. Not hilly or long. Expect rides up to 3 hours. Gentle exercise.; 2* - Suitable for regular riders who prefer to cover some distance but at a more relaxed pace. Likely to be half-day rides. Solid exercise.; 3* - Suitable for experienced riders, may be hilly, long, quick, or any combination! Likely to be half or full-day rides. Challenging exercise.; 4* - Suitable for athletic riders who can ride safely above the 3* standard. Quick rides for the fit.; More Information

Ride Calendar

Recent Rides

Tue Aug 5th 2025

—Tuesday Evening 1* Ride

—Tuesday Evening 2* Ride

—Tuesday Evening 3* Ride
39km 8 riders

Sat Aug 2nd 2025

—3* Saturday Half Day Ride
67km 6 riders

Thu Jul 31st 2025

—RIDE CANCELLED - Daytime 1* Thursday Ride

—Daytime 2* Thursday Ride
37km 9 riders

—Ridgeway Cycles and Wantage CUK off-road ride
20km 5 riders

Tue Jul 29th 2025

—Tuesday Evening 1* Ride & Pub Night

—Tuesday Evening 2* Pub Ride
31km 7 riders

—Tuesday Evening 3* Pub Ride
45km 8 riders

Sun Jul 27th 2025

—Off Road Sunday Ride
30km 3 riders

Sat Jul 26th 2025

—2* Saturday All-Day Ride to Burford
87km 7 riders

Thu Jul 24th 2025

—Daytime 1* Thursday Ride

—Daytime 2* Thursday Ride
45km 12 riders

Tue Jul 22nd 2025

—Tuesday Evening 1* Ride
23km 5 riders

—Tuesday Evening 2* Ride
34km 9 riders

—Tuesday Evening 3*
39km 6 riders

Sun Jul 20th 2025

—Regular Wantage Ride
72km 6 riders

Sat Jul 19th 2025

—1* Saturday Half Day Ride - Home from Home Across the Downs
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Thu Jul 17th 2025

—Daytime 1* Thursday Ride
27km 5 riders

—Daytime 2* Thursday Ride
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Tue Jul 15th 2025

—RIDE CANCELLED - Tuesday Evening 1* Ride

—Tuesday Evening 2* Ride - CANCELLED due to rain

—Tuesday Evening 3* Ride
36km 6 riders

Sun Jul 13th 2025

—RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Sunday Ride

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