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Tue Oct 20th 2026

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

Contact:	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1-1.5 hours at a riding pace of 25-32 km/h (16 - 20 mph).
Sunset: 6:02pm Twilight Ends: 6:36pm

Tue Oct 20th 2026

Virtual Turbo

Contact: Jane John - 07887 744214	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.
Sunset: 6:02pm Twilight Ends: 6:36pm

Thu Oct 22nd 2026

Daytime 3* Winter Fitness Ride	3*

Contact: Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: The Beacon, Wantage
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A bi-weekly ride aimed at maintaining bike fitness over the autumn/winter. This will be at the top end of 3* riding and likely to be either hilly (hills at your pace) or if flatter at a faster pace (22-24km/hr). Downs Circuit via East Ilsley and Peasemore. Cafe stop at Court Hill before descending back to Wantage
Sunset: 5:58pm Twilight Ends: 6:32pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56970627

Thu Oct 22nd 2026

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Contact: John Stamp - 0794 227 8844	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). To Appleton Community Cafe; out via West Hanney & Fyfield and back via Kingston Bagpuize & Charney Bassett. Top end of a 1star ride. 21.6 miles (1 ml unpaved). Aiming to be back for 1pm to allow for a good stop at Appleton.
Sunset: 5:58pm Twilight Ends: 6:32pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57303596?via=rJzHv6wKoTPGkPVisimAmw

Thu Oct 22nd 2026

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Contact:	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).
Sunset: 5:58pm Twilight Ends: 6:32pm

Sat Oct 24th 2026

2* Saturday Half Day Ride - Farmoor	2*

Contact: Anke Otto - 07736 346305	Start Time: 10:00 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). Ride to Waterside Cafe at Farmoor reservoir. Back via Northmoor, Southmoor and Charney Bassett. 35 miles
Sunset: 5:54pm Twilight Ends: 6:28pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57449058

Sun Oct 25th 2026

3* Sunday Shortie	3*

Contact:	Start Time: 9:15 am	Start Location: The Beacon
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A 3 Hour ride (24-40km / 15-25 miles), riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely.
Sunset: 4:52pm Twilight Ends: 5:26pm

Tue Oct 27th 2026

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

Contact:	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1-1.5 hours at a riding pace of 25-32 km/h (16 - 20 mph).
Sunset: 4:48pm Twilight Ends: 5:22pm

Tue Oct 27th 2026

Virtual Turbo

Contact: Joy Arthur - ‭07786 671049‬	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.
Sunset: 4:48pm Twilight Ends: 5:22pm

Thu Oct 29th 2026

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Contact:	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: 4:44pm Twilight Ends: 5:19pm

Thu Oct 29th 2026

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Contact:	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).
Sunset: 4:44pm Twilight Ends: 5:19pm

Sat Oct 31st 2026

4* Saturday Shortie	4*

Contact:	Start Time: 7:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A 1.5-2 hour ride at,an average pace of 25-32 km/h (16 - 20 mph). May be hilly. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely..
Sunset: 4:40pm Twilight Ends: 5:15pm

Sat Oct 31st 2026

3* 5th Saturday Special	3*

Contact: Jo Little - 07900295322	Start Time: 9:15 am	Start Location: south cerney
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. Starting near South Cerney - Cotswold Water Park, Gateway Visitors Centre, Spine Rd E, Cirencester GL7 5TL - there is a car park there that we can use. We then skirt the edge of the Cotswolds through familiar territory before heading to Blunsdon St Andrews for the first cafe/breakfast stop (24 miles). The ride then goes along many quiet country lanes before heading to The Dragonfly cafe at Oaksey (46 miles) for the second stop. It is only a few miles from there back to the finish.
Sunset: 4:40pm Twilight Ends: 5:15pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57424121

Tue Nov 3rd 2026

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

Contact:	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1-1.5 hours at a riding pace of 25-32 km/h (16 - 20 mph).
Sunset: 4:35pm Twilight Ends: 5:10pm

Tue Nov 3rd 2026

Virtual Turbo

Contact:	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.
Sunset: 4:35pm Twilight Ends: 5:10pm

Thu Nov 5th 2026

Daytime 3* Winter Fitness Ride	3*

Contact:	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: The Beacon, Wantage
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A bi-weekly ride aimed at maintaining bike fitness over the autumn/winter. This will be at the top end of 3* riding and likely to be either hilly (hills at your pace) or if flatter at a faster pace (22-24km/hr). Coffee will either be mid-ride or at the end of the ride, at the Ride Leader's discretion.
Sunset: 4:31pm Twilight Ends: 5:07pm

Thu Nov 5th 2026

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Contact:	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: 4:31pm Twilight Ends: 5:07pm

Thu Nov 5th 2026

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: 4:31pm Twilight Ends: 5:07pm

Sat Nov 7th 2026

3* Saturday Half Day Ride	3*

Contact:	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: OMH
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).
Sunset: 4:28pm Twilight Ends: 5:04pm

Tue Nov 10th 2026

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

Contact:	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1-1.5 hours at a riding pace of 25-32 km/h (16 - 20 mph).
Sunset: 4:23pm Twilight Ends: 4:59pm

Tue Nov 10th 2026

Virtual Turbo

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.
Sunset: 4:23pm Twilight Ends: 4:59pm

Thu Nov 12th 2026

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Contact:	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: 4:20pm Twilight Ends: 4:57pm

Thu Nov 12th 2026

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: 4:20pm Twilight Ends: 4:57pm

Sat Nov 14th 2026

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Contact:	Start Time: 10:00 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).
Sunset: 4:17pm Twilight Ends: 4:54pm

Sun Nov 15th 2026

3* Sunday Shortie	3*

Contact:	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: The Beacon
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A 3 Hour ride (24-40km / 15-25 miles), riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely.
Sunset: 4:16pm Twilight Ends: 4:53pm

Sun Nov 15th 2026

Off Road Autumn Sunday Ride	2*

Contact:	Start Time: 9:30 am	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.
Sunset: 4:16pm Twilight Ends: 4:53pm

Tue Nov 17th 2026

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

Contact:	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1-1.5 hours at a riding pace of 25-32 km/h (16 - 20 mph).
Sunset: 4:13pm Twilight Ends: 4:50pm

Tue Nov 17th 2026

Virtual Turbo

Contact: Jon Townsin - 07780 676051	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.
Sunset: 4:13pm Twilight Ends: 4:50pm

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

Sun Oct 18th 2026

—Half Day Ride
69km 8 riders

Sat Oct 17th 2026

—1* Saturday Half-day Awayday Ride from Uffington
27km 9 riders

—Off Road Saturday Autumn Ride Cancelled

—4* Saturday Shortie

Thu Oct 15th 2026

—Daytime 1* Thursday Ride, Harwell Campus
25km 3 riders

—Daytime 2* Thursday Ride
8 riders

Tue Oct 13th 2026

—Tuesday Evening 4* Ride

—Virtual Turbo
8 riders

Sun Oct 11th 2026

—3* Sunday Shortie

Sat Oct 10th 2026

—2* Saturday Half Day Ride - Abingdon
61km 9 riders

Thu Oct 8th 2026

—Daytime 1* Thursday Ride - Stanford loop
27km 3 riders

—Daytime 2* Thursday Ride - Aston
52km 11 riders

—Daytime 3* Winter Fitness Ride
45km 6 riders

Tue Oct 6th 2026

—Tuesday Evening 4* Ride

—Virtual Turbo
7 riders

Sun Oct 4th 2026

—Off Road Sunday Ride

—3* Awayday Ride
85km 5 riders

Sat Oct 3rd 2026

—RIDE CANCELLED - 4* Saturday Shortie

Thu Oct 1st 2026

—Daytime 1* Thursday Ride - Bagpuize and Southmoor
27km 6 riders

—Daytime 2* Thursday Ride
58km 12 riders

—Daytime 3* Winter Fitness Ride
54km 3 riders

Tue Sep 29th 2026

—Tuesday Evening 4* Ride

—Virtual Turbo
5 riders

Sat Sep 26th 2026

—2* Saturday Half Day Ride to Clanfield
47km 3 riders

Thu Sep 24th 2026

—Daytime 1* Thursday Ride
27km 4 riders

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