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Thu May 22nd 2025

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Contact: Lorna Swanton - 07766 757801	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Please 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 ride out to Harwell campus. Coffee at the Lightbox café.
Sunset: 9:01pm Twilight Ends: 9:44pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50866552

Thu May 22nd 2025

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Contact: Des Higgs - 07798 941250	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). The Baking Bee, Ashbury. Route to be decided.
Sunset: 9:01pm Twilight Ends: 9:44pm

Sat May 24th 2025

2* All-Day Ride to Marlborough	2*

Contact: Steve Swanton - 07857 527990	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A 60-mile all-day 2* ride to Marlborough as a further step up towards the century ride at the end of June (or for those who just fancy a longer ride at a 2* pace). I've now updated the route. We'll cross the Downs to Lambourn and descend the Lambourn valley to East Garston where we will have a relatively early refreshment stop at Priscilla's Kitchen. We'll continue to Welford, cross over into the Kennett valley via Wickham then take some winding small lanes through to Chilton Foliat, passing the charming estate village of Leverton en route. We'll continue through Ramsbury to Marlborough for lunch at Eliane's. After lunch, we'll recross the Downs the easy way, along the Ogbourne valley using the Marlborough to Chiseldon railway path (NCN422), a good grit track, then ride along the foot of the Downs to Woolstone and back through the vale. Potential tea stop in Ashbury if we need it on the way home. Round trip of 61 miles (99km) with about 2600 feet (790m) of climbing taken at a steady 2* pace. Please let me know if you are planning to come. All day ride (80+ km / 50+ miles), with a lunch stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph).
Sunset: 9:04pm Twilight Ends: 9:48pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50829935

Sat May 24th 2025

Ad hoc 3* Saturday Afternoon Half Day	3*

Contact: Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848	Start Time: 12:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Thought it might be nice to mix things up for the Bank Holiday - so we will do a 3* afternoon ride for a change. 60k with a coffee stop at Coleshill half way round. Start at Old Mill Hall at 12.30 Hope you can join.
Sunset: 9:04pm Twilight Ends: 9:48pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50805346

Sun May 25th 2025

Sunday Off Road Ride. Icknield Way, The Ridgeway, Wilts & Berks Canal.	2*

Contact: Eddie Little - 07512 645320	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: The Nelson, Charlton Road, Wantage.
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. Starting from the Nelson we’ll follow the Icknield Way out through Lockinge and Ardington. We’ll join & then follow the Ridgeway from Scutchamer Knob out as far as Sparsholt Firs. From this point we’ll descend into Sparsholt stopping off at Cantorist Farm, Childrey for our elevenses. Once refreshed we’ll follow the Wilts and Berks Canal back through West / East Challow and Stockham. Expect to be back in Wantage for 01:00pm. Ride Distance 21.03 miles/33km. This route is suitable for gravel bikes.
Sunset: 9:05pm Twilight Ends: 9:49pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50820986

Mon May 26th 2025

May Bank Holiday Special	3*

Contact: Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: The Beacon
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Riding pace of 11-14mph. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. A trip to Hungerford - taking a slightly longer route using some of my favourite roads. Lack of cafes open on BHM means we have been forced into just one stop (Hungerford) at 45km. Total ride is 83k so slightly shorter second half. Do bring a snack if you feel 45k is a little too far - and we will stop somewhere for 10 minutes for a short rest. As ever when heading south, a hilly ride - but hopefully the views will make it worthwhile.
Sunset: 9:06pm Twilight Ends: 9:51pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50703705

Tue May 27th 2025

Tuesday Evening 1* Ride & Pub Night	1*

Contact:	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: A visit to the hidden estate of Pusey (14 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.
Sunset: 9:08pm Twilight Ends: 9:52pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27945606

Tue May 27th 2025

Off Road Tuesday Evening Pub Ride	2*

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. Pub Night!
Sunset: 9:08pm Twilight Ends: 9:52pm

Tue May 27th 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) Hinton Waldrist, Hanney Pub Night!
Sunset: 9:08pm Twilight Ends: 9:52pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/41474428

Tue May 27th 2025

Tuesday Evening 3* Pub Ride	3*

Contact: Jo Little - 07900295322	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 at least 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 Standlake, return via Buckland Pub night!
Sunset: 9:08pm Twilight Ends: 9:52pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45480006

Thu May 29th 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: 9:10pm Twilight Ends: 9:55pm

Thu May 29th 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: 9:10pm Twilight Ends: 9:55pm

Sat May 31st 2025

5th Saturday Special	3*

Contact: Jo Little - 07900295322	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Hungerford
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 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. We'll start from Hungerford train station car park (£2.30 per day) and head towards Devizes and the first cafe stop at Brogans (31 miles). We'll then cycle along the towpath (good condition) past the Caen Hill locks, which are always an impressive sight. If the towpath isn't considered good enough for cycling on then we can just look at the locks before moving on. We then leave the towpath and go to Marlborough for the sec ond cafe stop in the Cardinal coffee shop (a first for me), before heading back to Hungerford. 63 miles/100km but only 793m of climbing.
Sunset: 9:12pm Twilight Ends: 9:58pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50289185

Tue Jun 3rd 2025

Tuesday Evening 1* Ride	1*

Contact: Steve Boreham - 07946 744618	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: A ride out to the Letcombes returning via Childrey and Goosey. We can stop to admire the cress-beds in Letcombe Bassett before tackling Holborn Hill (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: 9:16pm Twilight Ends: 10:02pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42207510

Tue Jun 3rd 2025

Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Contact:	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.
Sunset: 9:16pm Twilight Ends: 10:02pm

Tue Jun 3rd 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) Uffington Shellingford
Sunset: 9:16pm Twilight Ends: 10:02pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/38585120

Tue Jun 3rd 2025

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Contact: Joy Arthur - ‭07786 671049‬	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 at least 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, West Ilsley, Catmore, Manor Road
Sunset: 9:16pm Twilight Ends: 10:02pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42257777

Thu Jun 5th 2025

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Contact: Lorna Swanton - 07766 757801	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).
Sunset: 9:18pm Twilight Ends: 10:04pm

Thu Jun 5th 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: 9:18pm Twilight Ends: 10:04pm

Sat Jun 7th 2025

3* half day ride	3*

Contact: Joy Arthur - ‭07786 671049‬	Start Time: 9:30 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). Out via Chain Hill to Boxford, back via Ashbury and the Springline. Coffee halfway at Priscillas.
Sunset: 9:19pm Twilight Ends: 10:06pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50583462

Sun Jun 8th 2025

Oxfordshire 75-mile Ride from Abingdon	3*

Contact: Robin Tucker - 07901 622622	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: Abingdon Market Place
Description: As a warm-up for the Century Ride, Cycling UK Oxfordshire are running a long-distance but steady ‘century pace’ staging ride to get your legs in the right gear. This will start from Abingdon Market Place, following the main loop of the 2024 ‘Centenary Century’ with stops at Thame and Woodstock. (Be prepared for a little bit of gravel just before Thame). Provisional start time 9am. Further details to come. Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader.
Sunset: 9:20pm Twilight Ends: 10:07pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50024023

Tue Jun 10th 2025

Tuesday Evening 1* Ride	1*

Contact: Steve Swanton - 07857 527990	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: It's Bike Week! Guest riders very welcome for a scenic ride to Ginge. Out via Charlton to join Sustrans route 544 and the quiet roads through Lockinge and Betterton. We'll return on the Icknield Greenway to Ardington and West Lockinge, then back to Grove using the new cyclepath around Kingsgrove (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.
Sunset: 9:22pm Twilight Ends: 10:09pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49656006

Tue Jun 10th 2025

Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Contact:	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.
Sunset: 9:22pm Twilight Ends: 10:09pm

Tue Jun 10th 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) Lockinge Hendred Loop East
Sunset: 9:22pm Twilight Ends: 10:09pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32233928

Tue Jun 10th 2025

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

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 at least 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). Boars Hill
Sunset: 9:22pm Twilight Ends: 10:09pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31945909

Thu Jun 12th 2025

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

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).
Sunset: 9:23pm Twilight Ends: 10:11pm

Thu Jun 12th 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: 9:23pm Twilight Ends: 10:11pm

Sat Jun 14th 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: 9:24pm Twilight Ends: 10:12pm

Sun Jun 15th 2025

3* Brunch Ride	3*

Contact: Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848	Start Time: 7:15 am	Start Location: Beacon
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Getting close to the longest day - so planning an early (7.15am) start to cycle out for a late breakfast / early brunch. Joy recently led a ride to The Pantry in Yattendon and having seen the breakfasts being served, I thought another visit was a must. I have, however, changed the route for variety. Aim is to get to The Pantry shortly after it opens at 9am. A second stop will then be at the Cantorist in Childrey where we can (hopefully) enjoy a drink in the sunshine and feel smug that we will have cycled over 70k before lunch!
Sunset: 9:25pm Twilight Ends: 10:13pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50806538

Sun Jun 15th 2025

Off Road Sunday Ride	2*

Contact:	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: 9:25pm Twilight Ends: 10:13pm

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 May 20th 2025

—Tuesday Evening 1* Ride

—Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride

—Tuesday Evening 2* Ride

—Tuesday Evening 3* Ride
34km 11 riders

Sat May 17th 2025

—1* Saturday Half-Day Ride - Awayday from Standlake
31km 11 riders

—Regular Wantage Ride
92km 6 riders

Thu May 15th 2025

—Daytime 1* Thursday Ride
26km 4 riders

—Daytime 2* Thursday Ride
11 riders

Tue May 13th 2025

—Tuesday Evening 1* Ride
18km 3 riders

—RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride

—Tuesday Evening 2* Ride
33km 9 riders

—Tuesday Evening 3* Ride
42km 9 riders

Sun May 11th 2025

—Off Road Sunday Ride Bluebell Special
36km 6 riders

Sat May 10th 2025

—2* Saturday Half Day Ride - Oxford Special
66km 7 riders

—3* Faringdon Special
101km 5 riders

Thu May 8th 2025

—Daytime 1* Thursday Ride
26km 5 riders

—Daytime 2* Thursday Ride
40km 5 riders

Tue May 6th 2025

—Tuesday Evening 1* Ride
17km 3 riders

—Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride

—Tuesday Evening 2* Ride
34km 4 riders

—Tuesday Evening 3* Ride
35km 8 riders

Mon May 5th 2025

—3* Bank Holiday Special
96km 7 riders

Sun May 4th 2025

—2* Wallingford Special
73km 7 riders

Sat May 3rd 2025

—3* Saturday Hilly Half Day Ride to Yattendon
56km 6 riders

Thu May 1st 2025

—Daytime 1* Thursday Ride

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