Current Rides & Events
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Sun Jun 8th 2025
| Oxfordshire 75-mile Ride from Abingdon | 3* |  |
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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. Booking link is available on the Cycling UK Oxfordshire website. |
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| Sunset: 9:20pm Twilight Ends: 10:07pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50024023 | ||
Tue Jun 10th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* | |
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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. |
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| Sunset: 9:22pm Twilight Ends: 10:09pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49656006 | ||
Tue Jun 10th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Des Higgs - 07798 941250 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
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 |
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| Sunset: 9:22pm Twilight Ends: 10:09pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32233928 | ||
Tue Jun 10th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 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 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 |
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| Sunset: 9:22pm Twilight Ends: 10:09pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31945909 | ||
Thu Jun 12th 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: 9:23pm Twilight Ends: 10:11pm | ||
Thu Jun 12th 2025
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* | |
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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).A trip to Aston pottery. A bit longer than normal at 31 miles, but Buckland hill is the only climb. |
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| Sunset: 9:23pm Twilight Ends: 10:11pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50324319 | ||
Sat Jun 14th 2025
| 2* Saturday Half Day Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Steve Swanton - 07857 527990 |
Start Time:9:30 am |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:Route and details to come.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: 9:24pm Twilight Ends: 10:12pm | ||
Sun Jun 15th 2025
| 3* Brunch Ride | 3* | |
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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! |
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| Sunset: 9:25pm Twilight Ends: 10:13pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50806538 | ||
Sun Jun 15th 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: 9:25pm Twilight Ends: 10:13pm | ||
Tue Jun 17th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* | |
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Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:A ride out and back to Garford using the track via Hanney Lane Bridge to West Hanney, returning via Lyford (13 miles). An opportunity to visit the tiny church in a farmyard at Garford.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: 9:26pm Twilight Ends: 10:14pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35481354 | ||
Tue Jun 17th 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)White Horse Hill |
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| Sunset: 9:26pm Twilight Ends: 10:14pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/34445150 | ||
Tue Jun 17th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Eddie Little - 07512 645320 |
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). Ashbury via the Letcombes and Lambourn, back via Uffington and Woolstone, |
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| Sunset: 9:26pm Twilight Ends: 10:14pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45583777 | ||
Thu Jun 19th 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: 9:26pm Twilight Ends: 10:14pm | ||
Thu Jun 19th 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: 9:26pm Twilight Ends: 10:14pm | ||
Sat Jun 21st 2025
| 1* Saturday Half Day Ride | 1* | |
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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. |
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| Sunset: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:15pm | ||
Sun Jun 22nd 2025
| Summer Solstice Ride | 3* | |
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Start Time:4:15 am |
Start Location:Wantage Market Place |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. This is a strenuous and hilly but rewarding all-day touring ride starting with watching the sun rise from the Ridgeway, 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: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:15pm | ||
Tue Jun 24th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride & Pub Night | 1* | |
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Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:A slightly longer ride out to Stanford-in-the-Vale via Charney Bassett returning along Park Lane (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. |
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| Sunset: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:15pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29341988 | ||
Tue Jun 24th 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)Hackpen and 7 Barrows Pub Night! |
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| Sunset: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:15pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/59343471 | ||
Tue Jun 24th 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 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). Faringdon via Fernham, return via Hatfield Pub Night! |
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| Sunset: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:15pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31836268 | ||
Thu Jun 26th 2025
| Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* | |
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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). |
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| Sunset: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:15pm | ||
Thu Jun 26th 2025
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* | |
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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). |
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| Sunset: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:15pm | ||
Sat Jun 28th 2025
| 2* Saturday Half Day Ride | 2* | |
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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). |
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| Sunset: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:15pm | ||
Sun Jun 29th 2025
| Oxfordshire Tri-Vets and Annual Century Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Robin Tucker - [javascript protected email address] |
Start Time:8:00 am |
Start Location:Islip Village Hall, OX5 2TA |
Description:Our Triennial Veterans' Century Ride (Tri-Vets) returns in 2025! The Tri-vets is a 97-year old tradition for cyclists over 50 to complete a 100-mile ride in 12 hours.As last time, we will combine this with our Annual Century Ride, so all Cycling UK Members are welcome. We’ll start formal bookings later, but please email me to go on the early booking list. Our current plan is to follow the pattern of the last few Tri-vets and start in Islip, with stops at Bodicote Garden Centre, Charlbury (ex-Ramsden) Garden Centre and Stanford-in-the-Vale. This will be a led ride with 3 groups of up to 12 riders. Cycling UK Members only on this ride. If there is sufficient demand we may operate a waiting list. |
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| Sunset: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:14pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40112543 | ||
Sun Jun 29th 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: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:14pm | ||
Tue Jul 1st 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* | |
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Contact:Steve Boreham - 07946 744618 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:Sparsholt (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: 9:26pm Twilight Ends: 10:14pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49664409 | ||
Tue Jul 1st 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)Faringdon via Fernham |
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| Sunset: 9:26pm Twilight Ends: 10:14pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/49069762 | ||
Tue Jul 1st 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). Didcot cycleways via Harwell, back via Sutton Courtney, Steventon and the Hanneys |
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| Sunset: 9:26pm Twilight Ends: 10:14pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42156106 | ||
Thu Jul 3rd 2025
| Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* | |
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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). |
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| Sunset: 9:26pm Twilight Ends: 10:12pm | ||
Thu Jul 3rd 2025
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* | |
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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). |
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| Sunset: 9:26pm Twilight Ends: 10:12pm | ||
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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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