Current Rides & Events
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Tue Mar 25th 2025
| Virtual Turbo |  |
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Contact:Karen Townsin - 07768066413 |
Start Time:7:00 pm |
Start Location:Online |
Description:A virtual turbo workout of up to an hour including warm up, workout and warm down. You will need your own turbo set up, a computer/laptop/mobile device and Zoom version 5 installed on your device. This is a pre-bookable event. To book a place text your name to Karen Townsin 07768066413, no earlier than 09:00 on the Wednesday before. You will receive confirmation including the link to the virtual meeting. |
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| Sunset: 6:27pm Twilight Ends: 7:00pm | ||
Thu Mar 27th 2025
| Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* | |
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Contact:Steve Swanton - 07857 527990 |
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).A classic loop to Stanford-in-the-Vale for refreshments at the coffee house. John Stamp will be co-leading this one. |
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| Sunset: 6:30pm Twilight Ends: 7:04pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29341988" | ||
Thu Mar 27th 2025
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Richard Kidd - 07889 644527 |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
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).Blake's, Clanfield, out via Bampton, return via Faringdon. 46km. |
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| Sunset: 6:30pm Twilight Ends: 7:04pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50069744 | ||
Sat Mar 29th 2025
| 5th Saturday Special - away day from Lechlade | 2* | |
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Contact:Roger Postbeschild - 07554 664120 |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:Lechlade Garden Centre |
Description:Following last Saturday's ride to Lechlade, this is an away day ride from Lechlade to Northleach - a reverse of last year's ride.Meet at Lechlade Garden Centre for coffee at 10.00, leaving at 10.30. Lunch will be at Northleach. As we are reversing the route, we shouldn't be too early for lunch this time! 50km, so not long, but there is one climb of 10% You could always make this a longer ride by riding out to Lechlade..... |
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| Sunset: 6:34pm Twilight Ends: 7:07pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49982684 | ||
Sun Mar 30th 2025
| 3* Sunday Shortie ++ | 3* | |
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Contact:Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848 |
Start Time:9:30 am |
Start Location:The Beacon |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A 2 Hour ride (24-40km / 15-25 miles), riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely.To mark the first day of BST I have decided to change to an extended shortie, (well more of a 2/3 day ride really!) Heading over the downs to start with so a few hills - but most of climbing is in the first half. I am out of practice so will be pacing the ride right at the lower end of the 3* pace. Cafe stop in Aldborne. |
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| Sunset: 7:35pm Twilight Ends: 8:09pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49978089 | ||
Tue Apr 1st 2025
| Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Roger Postbeschild - 07554 664120 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:WMP |
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. |
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| Sunset: 7:39pm Twilight Ends: 8:13pm | ||
Tue Apr 1st 2025
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:John Tranter - 07836 238350 |
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)Hanney and Southmoor. First ride of the new Tuesday evening season. Please bring lights for this one. |
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| Sunset: 7:39pm Twilight Ends: 8:13pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29569339 | ||
Tue Apr 1st 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Jo Little - 07900295322 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride.Gainfield and Fernham |
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| Sunset: 7:39pm Twilight Ends: 8:13pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31836121 | ||
Thu Apr 3rd 2025
| Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* | |
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Contact:Lorna Swanton - 07766 757801 |
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: 7:42pm Twilight Ends: 8:16pm | ||
Thu Apr 3rd 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: 7:42pm Twilight Ends: 8:16pm | ||
Sat Apr 5th 2025
| 3* Saturday H/D Ride. Eling Way, Snelsmore. | 3* | |
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Contact:Eddie Little - 07512 645320 |
Start Time:9:00 am |
Start Location:The Beacon |
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). Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride.From Wantage we’ll head south into Berkshire covering the area around Beedon, Hampstead Norrey’s to Hermitage via the Eling Way & Snelsmore Common. Tea stop at The Boxford. Once refreshed we’ll return to Wantage via Leckhampstead & Chain Hill. Expect to be back in Wantage for 13:30pm. Ride distance 43miles/69km. |
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| Sunset: 7:45pm Twilight Ends: 8:20pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49979531 | ||
Tue Apr 8th 2025
| Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride | 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. |
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| Sunset: 7:50pm Twilight Ends: 8:25pm | ||
Tue Apr 8th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Steve Swanton - 07857 527990 |
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 and Childrey |
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| Sunset: 7:50pm Twilight Ends: 8:25pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29627938 | ||
Tue Apr 8th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Jan McCabe - 07818 041362 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride.Lyford, Kingston Bagpuize, Fyfield, Longworth, Pussey |
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| Sunset: 7:50pm Twilight Ends: 8:25pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42447998 | ||
Thu Apr 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: 7:54pm Twilight Ends: 8:29pm | ||
Thu Apr 10th 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: 7:54pm Twilight Ends: 8:29pm | ||
Sat Apr 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: 7:57pm Twilight Ends: 8:32pm | ||
Sun Apr 13th 2025
| Summer Sunday Shortie | 3* | |
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Contact:Jo Little - 07900295322 |
Start Time:9:15 am |
Start Location:The Beacon |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A 2 Hour ride (24-40km / 15-25 miles), riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely.A hilly route that I might regret planning this early in the season. One way of finding out how fit we all are after the winter! |
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| Sunset: 7:59pm Twilight Ends: 8:34pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47595489 | ||
Tue Apr 15th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Rides Restart | 1* | |
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Contact:Steve Swanton - 07857 527990 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:For our first Evening 1* ride of the season, a gentle ride to the green at Goosey and back via Denchworth, a distance of around 8.5 miles. It can get cold in the lanes on April evenings, so please wrap up; gloves recommended.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: 8:02pm Twilight Ends: 8:38pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13302456 | ||
Tue Apr 15th 2025
| Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Roger Postbeschild - 07554 664120 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:WMP |
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. |
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| Sunset: 8:02pm Twilight Ends: 8:38pm | ||
Tue Apr 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)Hanney, Lyford, Stanford |
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| Sunset: 8:02pm Twilight Ends: 8:38pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7457756 | ||
Tue Apr 15th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Chris Bailey - 07789606500 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride.Letcombes, Hackpen Hill, Childrey and Goosey |
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| Sunset: 8:02pm Twilight Ends: 8:38pm | ||
| Proposed Route: A loop south of Grove, up Hackpen, back via Childrey and Goosey · Ride with GPS | ||
Thu Apr 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: 8:05pm Twilight Ends: 8:41pm | ||
Thu Apr 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: 8:05pm Twilight Ends: 8:41pm | ||
Sat Apr 19th 2025
| Back on your Bike Ride 2025 | 1* | |
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Contact:Steve Swanton - 07857 527990 |
Start Time:2:00 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:Our Annual Spring Ride aimed at those who haven't been cycling much over the winter and want to dust off their bike and get the pedals turning again. Newcomers will be very welcome and it's an opportunity for club members to bring family and friends. Please note that children are very welcome but need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.This will be a gentle ride around the quiet lanes of the Vale of White Horse visiting the villages of Denchworth, Lyford, Southmoor and Charney Bassett.There's a steady but gentle climb up to Southmoor but then a nice long gentle descent back to Chanrney Bassett. We'll stop regularly to catch our breath and take in the views and we'll a stop by the shop in Southmoor for refreshments (or ice creams or Easter eggs) about half- way round. The full route will be about 16 miles but there are several short-cut options for those who would prefer a shorter ride. Please bring a drink to slake your thirst. To help gauge number, please let the ride leader know if you are planning to come or have any queries about the ride. |
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| Sunset: 8:09pm Twilight Ends: 8:45pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29715171 | ||
Sun Apr 20th 2025
| Regular Wantage Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Jan McCabe - 07818 041362 |
Start Time:9:30 am |
Start Location:WMP |
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. |
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| Sunset: 8:11pm Twilight Ends: 8:47pm | ||
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- 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.
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