Current Rides & Events
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Sat Jul 5th 2025
| 3* Saturday Half Day Ride - Ox Shed Cafe. | 3* |  |
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Contact:Eddie Little - 07512 645320 |
Start Time:9:00 am |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Half day ride (60-70km / 38-45 miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph).This ride is at the top end for a half day ride 46 miles. So, we will be starting the ride at 09:00am. It’s an area we rarely explore with some beautiful scenery and no major climbing involved. Leaving Grove we’ll pass through the Hanney’s, Sutton Courtenay, Wittenham’s, Morteton’s. Refreshment stop at the Ox Shed Cafe, Chosley. We are expected with a table reserved for 10 riders. The second part of the ride will take us through the Aston’s, Hagbourne’s, along the disused railway line which is part of the national cycle route 544, this takes us out to Upton. We’ll then head back to Grove via Chilton, Harwell Campus, Ginge and Lockinge. Expect to be back in Grove for 01:30pm. Ride distance 46mi/74km. |
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| Sunset: 9:25pm Twilight Ends: 10:11pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51036164 | ||
Sun Jul 6th 2025
| The Betjeman Ride | 1* | |
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Contact:John Tranter - 07836 238350 |
Start Time:2:00 pm |
Start Location:Betjeman Millennium Park, Wantage, OX12 9AB |
Description:In partnership with Wantage Town Council and the Trustees of the Betjeman Millennium Park in Wantage, this is a gentle beginners ride from the Park to Uffington, where John Betjeman lived during the 1930's. The ride is particularly suitable to invite friends and family to try out.We leave the Park and cut across to Grove, then Denchworth, Goosey and Baulking to the parish church in Uffington, where delicious tea and cakes await. The average speed will be a very leisurely 10mph. There are two options: - 10 mile ride to Uffington Church for drinks and cakes. Get yourself collected from there. - 20 mile ride to Uffington Church for drinks and cakes and then back to Wantage. NB: in previous years we have found that the majority of riders manage the 20 mile route fine even if they have not done a long ride before. |
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| Sunset: 9:24pm Twilight Ends: 10:10pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51308321 | ||
Tue Jul 8th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* | |
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Contact:Steve Swanton - 07857 527990 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Kingston Bagpuize, at 16 miles our longest 1* evening ride of the season taking advantage of long midsummer days. Out via the Hanney Lane track over the railway to West Hanney then on to Fyfield Wick. There's a nice gentle descent from Southmoor before we return via Charney Bassett. Please let me know 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. |
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| Sunset: 9:23pm Twilight Ends: 10:09pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49656073 | ||
Tue Jul 8th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Jan McCabe - 07818 041362 |
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 Hackpen and Kingstone Lisle |
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| Sunset: 9:23pm Twilight Ends: 10:09pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/39459951 | ||
Tue Jul 8th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Katherine Boyce - 07817 727563 |
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). Chainhill, Liley, Peasemore, Leckhampstead, Court Hill |
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| Sunset: 9:23pm Twilight Ends: 10:09pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45583829 | ||
Thu Jul 10th 2025
| Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* | |
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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). |
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| Sunset: 9:21pm Twilight Ends: 10:07pm | ||
Thu Jul 10th 2025
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Roger Postbeschild - 07554 664120 |
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).Weather forecast looks good (at the time of writing) so we are off to Appleton Community Shop. |
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| Sunset: 9:21pm Twilight Ends: 10:07pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49841276 | ||
Sat Jul 12th 2025
| 2* Saturday Half Day Ride | 2* | |
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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). |
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| Sunset: 9:20pm Twilight Ends: 10:05pm | ||
Sun Jul 13th 2025
| Brunch Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848 |
Start Time:7:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Back by popular demand, (probably more to do with the quality of the food stop than the ride!).This is the repeat of a ride that I have lead for the last two years. Early start to avoid the traffic with Brunch at the top of the only significant climb on route in Cumnor at 55km - https://www.bearandraggedstaff.com/ Table provisionally booked but please try and give me an indication if you are coming by 09/07 so I can firm up numbers. |
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| Sunset: 9:19pm Twilight Ends: 10:04pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39958172 | ||
Sun Jul 13th 2025
| Off Road Sunday Ride | 2* | |
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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. |
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| Sunset: 9:19pm Twilight Ends: 10:04pm | ||
Tue Jul 15th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* | |
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Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:A hillier ride out to Ginge using the new cycle track around the Kingsgrove estate to West Lockinge. We will then follow the Icknield Greenway through Ardington to Ginge. Return to Grove via East Lockinge and Lains Barn completing a figure of eight (12 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. |
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| Sunset: 9:17pm Twilight Ends: 10:01pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49656048 | ||
Tue Jul 15th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* | |
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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)Uffington via Letcombes and Hackpen |
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| Sunset: 9:17pm Twilight Ends: 10:01pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/46270096 | ||
Tue Jul 15th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Jan McCabe - 07818 041362 |
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). Blowingstone Hill, Seven Barrows, return via Hackpen and the Letcombes |
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| Sunset: 9:17pm Twilight Ends: 10:01pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31945240 | ||
Thu Jul 17th 2025
| Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* | |
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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). |
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| Sunset: 9:15pm Twilight Ends: 9:59pm | ||
Thu Jul 17th 2025
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* | |
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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). |
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| Sunset: 9:15pm Twilight Ends: 9:59pm | ||
Sat Jul 19th 2025
| 1* Saturday Half Day Ride - Home from Home Across the Downs | 1* | |
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Contact:Nick Portsmouth - 07585 043121 |
Start Time:2:00 pm |
Start Location:Grubbs Wood Cottage, RG20 7HL |
Description:A slightly hillier than usual 1* ride which gives riders a chance to visit villages South of the Ridgeway. It'll be taken at a leisurely pace with no rush and plenty of time to take in our wonderful surroundings.The ride starts and finishes at a member's house, where the owner has kindly offered to provide the post-ride refreshments. The start and finish of the ride are on a non-tarmacked road and it'll follow a clockwise route visiting the villages of Brightwalton, Farnborough and Peasmore with a short detour to see a CTC-winged wheel. A total distance of about 17 miles. 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. |
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| Sunset: 9:12pm Twilight Ends: 9:56pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51338689 | ||
Sun Jul 20th 2025
| Regular Wantage Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Jo Little - 07900295322 |
Start Time:9:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
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.A ride out to one of my favourite cafes at Coln St Aldwyn (28 miles) via Shrivenham and then onto Aston Pottery for a second stop (52 miles) before returning to Grove. Please note the 9am start as the cafe closes at 12pm 64 miles |
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| Sunset: 9:11pm Twilight Ends: 9:55pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51419183 | ||
Tue Jul 22nd 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* | |
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Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:Loopy Tuesday - a figure of 8 loop around the Vale (13 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. |
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| Sunset: 9:09pm Twilight Ends: 9:52pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42209996 | ||
Tue Jul 22nd 2025
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* | |
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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)Hinton Waldrist, Hatford, Stanford |
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| Sunset: 9:09pm Twilight Ends: 9:52pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31381542 | ||
Tue Jul 22nd 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* | 3* | |
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Contact:Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848 |
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). Chain Hill, West Ilsley, Liley, Court Hill, Challow |
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| Sunset: 9:09pm Twilight Ends: 9:52pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23018531 | ||
Thu Jul 24th 2025
| Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* | |
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Contact:Susan Holdroyd - 07751678095 |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
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). |
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| Sunset: 9:06pm Twilight Ends: 9:48pm | ||
Thu Jul 24th 2025
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* | |
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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). |
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| Sunset: 9:06pm Twilight Ends: 9:48pm | ||
Sat Jul 26th 2025
| 2* Saturday All-Day Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Steve Swanton - 07857 527990 |
Start Time:9:30 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Details to come, but we are overdue a visit to Burford...Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. This will be an all-day ride (55-70m / 40-50 miles), with a an elevenses and a later lunch stop, at a steady 2* riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). |
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| Sunset: 9:03pm Twilight Ends: 9:45pm | ||
Sun Jul 27th 2025
| Off Road Sunday Ride | 2* | |
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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. |
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| Sunset: 9:02pm Twilight Ends: 9:43pm | ||
Tue Jul 29th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride & Pub Night | 1* | |
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Contact:Lorna Swanton - 07766 757801 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:A return visit to the Letcombes, back via Childrey, the bridleway to West Challow and Denchworth (12.5 miles). There will be optional stop at the Fox in Denchworth towards the end of the ride.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. |
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| Sunset: 8:59pm Twilight Ends: 9:40pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29953829 | ||
Tue Jul 29th 2025
| Off Road Tuesday Evening Pub | 2* | |
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Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Wantage Market Place |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 15 miles. Knobbly tyres required and good lights when it gets dark (‘get you home’ lights in Spring/Autumn). We are keen to welcome new riders and can make recommendations or have spare lights to borrow if you let us know. Dark, cold and wet - we’ll ride in any two. But please let us know if you are coming so we can tell you if we decide to cancel due to bad weather or other reasons.Pub Night!. |
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| Sunset: 8:59pm Twilight Ends: 9:40pm | ||
Tue Jul 29th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 2* Pub Ride | 2* | |
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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)Hendred Steventon Pub night |
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| Sunset: 8:59pm Twilight Ends: 9:40pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40413352 | ||
Tue Jul 29th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* Pub Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Chris Bailey - 07789606500 |
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). Great Brook via Buckland, return via Standlake Pub Night!. |
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| Sunset: 8:59pm Twilight Ends: 9:40pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42156182 | ||
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