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Sat Jun 4th 2011

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	3*

Leader: Stephen Quartermain	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Route change - still a 45 mile ride but with a cafe stop at the Lechlade Garden Centre. The route is as follows: Denchworth, Goosey, Baulking, Uffington, Longcot, Shrivenham, Highworth, Coleshill, Buscot Wick, Lechlade (Garden Centre-tea stop), Clanfield, Bampton, Buckland, Charney Bassett, Denchworth, Grove
Riders: Adrian West Chris Walters David Bridge Des Higgs John Tranter Paul Jarvis Stephen Quartermain Riders = 7 Report: Weather was good - sunny with some clouds but a little on the windy side. Most of the way to Lechlade garden centre we seemed to have a nice tail wind which meant that we made good progress. There was a slight change of route just after Shrivenham taking a more scenic route to Coleshill and avoiding Highworth town centre. Coleshill was probably the steepest hill of the day - the route being fairly flat. We were able to sit outside at the garden centre and enjoy the usual coffee, tea & cakes. On the way back we had the wind against us and although it was fairly flat, until the climb to Buckland, it was quite hardwork compared with the route out. No punctures or mechanical problems to report. Only one incident being a front wheel clipped the rear wheel of a rider. A hairy moment but thankfully did not result in an accident. Well saved by the rider! Arrived back at 5.00 pm having covered 45 miles.
Distance: 72.42 km (45.00 mi)
Proposed Route: http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=122873"
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Tue Jun 7th 2011

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: John Talbot	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Long, hilly, quick - or any combination! - 35-45km Hillier ride this week. A figure-8 ride with a couple of hills. We'll go up Grove Park Drive past Lain's Barn and through Lockinge and Ginge to West Hendred. Along Featherbed Lane to Milton Hill and into Harwell. Along A417 to West Hagbourne and up and over Hagbourne Hill to Chilton. Back to Milton Hill via Rowstock. Down Steventon Hill and a chance for a sprint along Hanney Road to East Hanney. Depending on time we will then either return to Grove via West Hanney and Denchworth or the quick way along the A338.
Riders: Adrian West Chris Walters Des Higgs Frank Schroer Jenny Williamson John Talbot John Tranter Sorrel Williams Riders = 8 Report: As we were waiting to set off the rain started. A heavyish shower that lasted as we went up past Lain's Barn and through Lockinge. It had mostly stopped by the time we got to Harwell though. It was obviously nutters on the road night tonight as there were some really stupid manoeuvres. We didn't let the petrol heads put us off though. The always surprisingly tough Hagbourne Hill stretched the legs and then it was plain sailing through Rowstock and Steventon in late evening sunshine. The Hanney Road was as long as ever and we took the quick way back to Grove having covered 25 miles in just over 90mins. Good effort everyone.
Distance: 40.20 km (24.98 mi)	Ride Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/90891059
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/457232"
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Tue Jun 7th 2011

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Geoff Neill	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Enjoy an easy-paced ride around the local lanes. 25 - 40km. May be hills on some weeks
Riders: Andy Belcher Andy Cowan Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell John Stamp Louis Hall Michael Tayler Paul Macintosh Tony Derrick Tony Grimsey Riders = 10 Report: A damp start to the ride but it did brightened up we enjoyed a good evening ride out to Kingston lisle via Denchworth,Challow Station, Childrey,Sparshot,Westcott. Then back to Grove via Goosey, Asti-stud , Denchworth & Grove. A couple of new riders out with us this evening, Tony who is in training for the French Alps on a CTC ride and Laois Hall.
Distance: 29.29 km (18.20 mi)
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Tue Jun 7th 2011

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: David Smith	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A flat 12-mile ride into the Vale this evening, visiting the pretty villages of Charney Bassett and West Hanney These rides are designed to be sociable and leisurely at a riding pace of about 10 miles per hour, suitable for newcomers to cycling, irregular cyclists and families and for those who just fancy a gentle ride . We'll stop to admire the scenery and anything that takes our eye, and no-one will be left behind. All are welcome although U-13s should be accompanied by a responsible adult .
Riders: David Smith Lorna Swanton Lucy Heneghan Steve Swanton Riders = 4 Report: It turned out to be a very pleasant evening after a threatening start at Old Mill Hall. We set a good pace on the route tonight and had a brief rest by the church in West Hanney before returning to Grove via Denchworth. Welcome to Lucy on her first ride with the club.
Distance: 19.42 km (12.07 mi)
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=258684"
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Sun Jun 12th 2011

12th Midsummer morning ride to Avebury	3*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 4:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Final update: 14 booked for breakfast. Forecast is for a clear but cool night and showers later, so dress warmly and we may see the sun rise. The return of a Wantage classic after a gap of 4 years. A hilly ride of about 70 miles through the early morning over the Wessex Downs to Avebury for breakfast, taking in some beautiful (but easy) off-road on the gallops above Manton and the Marlborough-Chiseldon railway line (10-miles-ish total). Starting in the dark at 4am (lights required), we'll climb Hackpen Hill to see the sunrise over the Vale at ~4:45. We'll drop down into Lambourn (possible 5am pick-up) and continue via Baydon to Aldbourne for an early morning pre-breakfast stop on the green. There is an easy off-road section along the gallops north of Marlborough en route to breakfast at The Red Lion in Avebury at 8:30am (booking now closed). We return via Marlborough, the Chiselden railway path and Badbury Wick (coffee/beer stop) and then along the foot of the Downs back to Wantage, returning about 1:30.
Riders: David Bridge David Roberts David Smith Des Higgs Iain Kent Lucia Singer Pat Hurt Paul Jarvis Robert Shaw Steve Swanton Steven Rogers Ursula Hallam Riders = 12 Report: This will be remembered as the Wet One! The VERY Wet One. But not before we'd seen a fantastic sunrise over a Vale blanketed in low-lying mist. 11 riders set off from the Market Place at about 4:10 in the half-light of a cool but clear morning. As we climbed towards the Childrey cross-roads there was a stunning view across the Vale, blanketed in a low-lying mist with a reddening sky above. We reached the top of Hackpen hill in good time and were soon joined by Pat. At 4:46 the sun broke the horizon and rose behind a distant layer of cloud as a fine orange disc. Wow! To be continued...
Distance: 112.00 km (69.59 mi)
Viewing the sunrise Sunrise over the Vale The risen sun The thatched bus shelter in Aldbourne By Manton House at 7am An ideal spot for a puncture repair in the rain! Sheltering in Ogbourne St. George 8 Drowned rats back in Wantage ...we'd done it!
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Tue Jun 14th 2011

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: Sorrel Williams	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Long, hilly, quick - or any combination! - 35-45km On the proviso that the weather stays dry we'll be going through Wantage to the Letcombes, up Court Hill, down to Woolley, across to Brightwalton and Catmore, finally coming back into Wantage down Chain Hill. If the weather isn't looking so friendly then we will be doing an alternative, flatter route.
Riders: Adrian West Chris Lea Chris Walters David Smith Frank Schroer Jenny Williamson Nick Dunton Sorrel Williams Riders = 8 Report: Slightly into the wind to start off with and then the slog up Court Hill. Whizzed down to Woolley and then up my least favourite hill in the entire world,whizz back down to the main road and a special surprise in store - another hill, which took us to Brightwalton. Back along the main road to Chain Hill and the final reward for all that climbing, down Chain Hill to Wantage where most of the group returned to Grove whilst some of us peeled off home. A really quick ride this evening, considering all those hills....rock on!
Distance: 32.19 km (20.00 mi)	Ride Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/92468420
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=262300"
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Tue Jun 14th 2011

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Enjoy an easy-paced ride around the local lanes. 25 - 40km. May be hills on some weeks
Riders: Andy Cowan Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Geoff Neill Louis Hall Maurice Bawden Mel Westmoreland Michael Tayler Paula Tansley Sara Smith Sarah Shackleton Steve Boreham Riders = 12 Report: the ride was lead by Michael T heading out of Grove towards Wantage using the cycle track turning left at the traffic lights and up the hill through Chalton village we made good progress. we then used the track from beyond the Nelson heading into Ardington through the Hendreds crossing the Wantage /Harwell road and heading down featherbed lane left at the junction through the traffic lights down into Steveton village. Taking aleft turn on Cow lane heading through to East Hanney left again back towards Grove nearly losing half the cyclist when Maurice turned right to head home without warning us some thought we were all going that way to. Good ride thanks Michael
Distance: 29.77 km (18.50 mi)
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Tue Jun 14th 2011

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: John Stamp	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Our hilliest ride so far, will take us to the Letcombes with an opportunity to admire the cress beds at Letcombe Bassett (Cresscombe in Jude the Obscure). We'll return via Childrey, the bridleway to West Challow, Circourt farm and Denchworth (about 11 miles). These rides are designed to be sociable and leisurely at a riding pace of about 10 miles per hour, suitable for newcomers to cycling, irregular cyclists and families and for those who just fancy a gentle ride . We'll stop to admire the scenery and anything that takes our eye, and no-one will be left behind. All are welcome although U-13s should be accompanied by a responsible adult .
Riders: Andy Belcher John Stamp Lorna Swanton Lucy Heneghan Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Val Smith Riders = 7 Report: It was lovely pleasant evening for a ride. There seemed to be a good level of conversations amongst riders. Couple of impromptu 'interest stops'; deers in field, views of the South Downs plus one rest stop. Generally the group stayed together and no one fell off the end. There weren't any untoward or near miss incidents. Arrived back a little late. Average speed 10.1mph and 18g of fat burnt off. Thanks to Andy Belcher for undertaking sweeper duties. Hopefully everyone enjoyed, pleasure to lead.
Distance: 19.31 km (12.00 mi)
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Tue Jun 14th 2011

Offroad ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Knobbly tyres required. About 15 miles up to the Ridgeway and back down again.
Riders: David Yearley Helen Box Robin Tucker Ursula Hallam Riders = 4 Report: Another glorious evening for off-roading! This time we went straight up Lark Hill, before turning left at the gallops and angling gently up the the Ridgeway just East of Baron Wantage's monument. Those with experience of both agreed that this was a more pleasant way to reach the ridge than going straight up Middlehill Down (know as 'Sheep Hill' by my kids for obvious reasons when there's a flock on there). We continued East and our big descent for the evening was a brilliant Bridleway down into West Ginge. I've known this to be slippery when wet, but this time is was in great shape - fast and fun - though we slowed a bit on encountering a small but lively dog at the bottom. So good I'll note the grid ref: 445851 The other notable section was a tricky cambered/rutted drop down to a footbridge over the Ginge Brook. Two of us rode it and two walked. We took a picture of David descending - apparently balancing on the bridge handrail and the whole group of us.
Distance: 19.31 km (12.00 mi)
David about to ride the handrail Smiling because we are safely across the bridge
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Sun Jun 19th 2011

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: This will be a fairly tough and quite hilly all-day ride. I like the symmetry of doing 100km (62 miles) with 1,000m of vertical climbing, so that's what we'll do! Up Chain Hill, Brightwalton, Boxford and over the valley to Marsh Benham. Then I want to introduce you to a hill that strikes fear into the hearts of all Berkshire riders - Combe Gibbet. If the slope doesn't get you, the hangman's noose will! Then a really interesting lunch stop at the Crofton steam pumping station on the Kennet and Avon. Then back via the Bedwyns, Chilton Foliat, Lambourne and Uffington. Oh, and I really want to fit in the gloriously named village of Faccombe...
Riders: Adrian West Bryan Charleston Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Janet Charleston John Tranter Nick Dunton Steve Swanton Riders = 8 Report: A good group, good weather and a good ride - you can't ask for much more! It was fairly tough, as predicted, but everyone was up to the challenge, even on the great Combe itself. The Crofton Pumping Station was a very nice lunch stop in a great location by the canal. We also had an impromptu late tea stop at the new cafe in Letcombe Regis - also highly recommended.
Distance: 99.78 km (62.00 mi)
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Tue Jun 21st 2011

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Given the amount of daylight and all that, it would be almost rude not to go a similiar way to the 2* ride and conquer White Horse Hill this evening. We will take a slightly longer and slightly hillier route there via the Letcombes and Sparsholt, but will also return on the usual flat route through the Vale. About 24 miles.
Riders: Adrian West Andrew Johnson Bob Wyatt Frank Schroer Jenny Williamson John Talbot John Tranter Nick Dunton Paul Jarvis Philip Thornton-Evison Sarah Shackleton Riders = 11 Report: A good group, augmented by Frank meeting us in Wantage and Bob solo-ing out to Uffington. The great White Horse Hill was approached from Uffington village, thus enabling maximum pain and effort. I have to say that the group conquered the great hill with some ease and I was highly impressed. The honourable exception was Philip, honourable given that his reason for having a rest halfway up was that he had broken his chain with the sheer power of his climbing technique (I think that's what he said). Grateful thanks to Chris for being on hand from the 2* group to do repairs. A great descent and a good blast back through the Vale. Thanks to all!
Distance: 40.23 km (25.00 mi)	Ride Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/93981419
Summer Solstice evening on White Horse Hill. Beautiful.
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Tue Jun 21st 2011

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Celebrate the summer solstice with a longer (32km) 2* ride out along the Downs Road and then the (optional, but very much encouraged!) local Ventoux - White Horse Hill. The views from the top definitely make it worth the climb. Returning via the flatlands of Uffington, Baulking and Goosey.
Riders: Chris Walters John Stamp Louis Hall Paul Macintosh Paula Tansley Sorrel Williams Steve Boreham Riders = 7 Report: A long ride with a long hill - we certainly made best use of the longest day of the year. An uneventful ride out over the rollers along the downs road to the bottom of White Horse Hill, albeit with a fierce headwind to contend with at a few points. Everyone made it up the hill very well with a few tactical stops to admire the view and to fix the broken bikes of the 3* group who overtook us on the hill. The views from the top were quite stunning! Returning via Woolstone, Uffington and Goosey, we had a few wind-assisted dashes "just because we could", arriving back in Grove somewhat later than usual! Very well done to everyone for conquering the local mountain - it's not an easy climb, but everyone did a great job (and thank you to Sorrel who did a great job of encouraging everyone)!
Distance: 32.90 km (20.44 mi)	Ride Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/94072923
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=257485"
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Tue Jun 21st 2011

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: David Smith	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A flat ride this evening visting the Vale villages of Lyford, Charney Bassett and Goosey. These rides are designed to be sociable and leisurely at a riding pace of about 10 miles per hour, suitable for newcomers to cycling, irregular cyclists and families and for those who just fancy a gentle ride . We'll stop to admire the scenery and anything that takes our eye, and no-one will be left behind. All are welcome although U-13s should be accompanied by a responsible adult .
Riders: David Smith Liz Buckle Lorna Swanton Lucy Heneghan Michael Tayler Steve Swanton Riders = 6 Report: A very pleasent evenings ride with a slight detour to the heart of Lyford village to see the camera shy goats followed by an improptue tour of Charney Basset village before returning to Grove via Denchworth.
Distance: 18.50 km (11.50 mi)	Ride Details: http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=266539
Proposed Route: http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=257346"
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Sat Jun 25th 2011

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	2*

Leader: David Wynn (deceased)	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Longer (90 km/55 miles) or shorter (55kms/35miles) morning/afternoon ride, with a tea stop, at a riding pace of ~18km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. We are hosting a group of visitors (about 12) from Argentan Cycling Club in Normandy, Abingdon's twin town. The ride will be in 3 sections. 1. Leave Rugby Club car park in Lambrick Way, South Abingdon at 10.30 for ride via Peep-o-day Lane, Steventon, Hendreds, Lains Barn to Grove for a picnic lunch at OMH. 2. Leave OMH at 1 p.m. heading west via Childrey, Kingston Lisle, Gt Coxwell to Coleshill Tea Room, returning via Watchfield, Hatford, Denchworth where the ride will divide: 3. Wantage group returning to Grove; Abingdon group returning to Abingdon via Hanneys, Steventon and Drayton, perhaps stopping at the Red Lion..
Riders: Andy Newell Brian Hipwell Chris Walters David Bridge David Wynn (deceased) Des Higgs Geoff Neill James Wigmore Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Riders = 10 Report: An interesting ride with 12 visitors from the Club de Velo D'Argentan (Abingdon's twin town in Normandy) and six less experienced riders from amongst the Abingdon hosts. Two (of the nine) Wantage riders rode on the first leg from Abingdon, the remainder joining at Grove. From there we split into two groups as we were 25 strong. The rain held off although we were faced with a strong head wind as we headed west through pretty downland villages to Coleshill tea rooms (good for the return journey). En route the French visitors took in some tourist spots - a cricket match at Childrey and the great barn at Great Coxwell. An enjoyable and slightly different ride. The full return to Abingdon, with the French visitors stopping off at the Red Lion in Drayton was 59 miles.
Distance: 58.10 km (36.10 mi)	Ride Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/95504183
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Sun Jun 26th 2011

Offroad ride	2*

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: Lambourn crossroads - SU326789
Description: Circuit from Lambourn heading up to the Ridgeway and Uffington Hill Fort, and back via Upper Lambourn. Mountain bikes (or very sturdy touring bikes with fat tyres) essential. Start point here . 30km ride with a stop at the Malt Shovel pub in Upper Lambourn at the end - option to shorten by 4km after the stop. Car parking (free) available at SU325788, behind the library. Forecast looks great - ride definitely on!
Riders: Adrian West Andy Cowan Bob Wyatt David Smith Jenny Williamson Louis Hall Paul Jarvis Robert Shaw Robin Tucker Ursula Hallam Riders = 10 Report: At 11 in the morning, Robin got a call from Chris - he'd crashed on a pre-ride ride, had bad gravel rash and was off to hospital. Not a great way to start the day! I agreed to lead the ride. It was a scorchingly hot day already when we gathered at the crossroads in Lambourn. And the first part of the route was uphill towards Sheepdrove, so we got even hotter. We worked our way up to the Ridgeway at Gramps Hill with frequent stops to cool down, then headed West. Just before Uffington Hill Fort we passed several cars and vans on the Ridgeway, in some kind of illegal (vehicles not allowed on that part of Ridgeway) outdoor gathering. And a puncture delay. We made it to the Malt Shovel pub at about 1640 - somewhat later than planned, but at least the beer was cool. We really needed the hydration by then - reckoning the temperature was about 28C. We also got a couple of messages from Chris saying he was still hurting, but had got treatment - before detailing the state of his bike down to the handlebar tape! Despite the heat, Adrian talked us into the optional extra climb up 7 Barrows and down again. That was all well, except the group got split while chatting about Adrian's astronomy website (www.meteorwatch.org) and not noticing that the two at the rear had followed the obvious sign down the wrong track. I backtracked and chased them down, though they had already figured out a route back to the main group. Then it was back down the road to Lambourn, and home. I suspect a few more cold drinks were had!
Distance: 31.19 km (19.38 mi)	Ride Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/95033209
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=263002"
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Tue Jun 28th 2011

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: Adrian West	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Long, hilly, quick - or any combination! - 35-45km. Includes social stop at the Fox, Denchworth at the end of the ride.
Riders: Adrian West Andrew Johnson David Smith Des Higgs John Talbot Phil Stubbings Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Shackleton Sarah Shackleton Riders = 9 Report:
Distance: 37.66 km (23.40 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/294636
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Tue Jun 28th 2011

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Enjoy an easy-paced ride around the local lanes. 25 - 40km. May be hills on some weeks. Includes social stop at the Fox, Denchworth at the end of the ride.
Riders: Andy Cowan Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Michael Tayler Paula Tansley Tony Grimsey Riders = 6 Report: The ride tonight was longer one than any of our previous rides this year.but as the weather was good and there was only 6 rider in ou group we went for it. completing 20 miles and arriving back at the Fox in time for those wanting to stop for a drink to do so . we headed out Gorve ,Denchwoth,Charney Bassett, Gainfield, Hatford, crossing the road to shellingford , heading to fernham turning left towards Uffington left again over the railbridge and through Bualking ,goosey and back to Denchworth. avery enjoyable ride .
Distance: 32.19 km (20.00 mi)
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Tue Jun 28th 2011

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: Steve Boreham	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A slightly hillier ride will take us up out of the Vale to the Springline village of Childrey. There is the opportunity to meet with riders from other groups for a social stop at the Fox in Denchworth at the end of the ride. Lights recommended if you plan to stay awhile at the pub. We'll head out via Denchworth and continue over the railway (great view from the bridge) to West Challow. We'll climb to Childrey on a metalled bridleway and then enjoy a lovely descent down to the A417 at Challow station. We'll return to Denchworth via Goosey. There will be two strectches along the A417 with right hand-turns. These rides are designed to be sociable and leisurely at a riding pace of about 10 miles per hour, suitable for newcomers to cycling, irregular cyclists and families and for those who just fancy a gentle ride . We'll stop to admire the scenery and anything that takes our eye, and no-one will be left behind. All are welcome although U-13s should be accompanied by a responsible adult .
Riders: Chloe Tucker John Stamp John Vandore Kerry Tucker Luke Smith Sara Smith Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Riders = 9 Report: An enjoyable ride at a leisurely pace with time for relaxation stops. Overcast to start with but brightened up into sunshine (on my first ride as leader, I'd like to think I'd ordered it!) A good size group with 9 riders including two new riders. Good support received from the group, even when I tried to throw in the "impromptu detour" (Just testing.....) And, I kept up! For those who chose to, we were able to descend on the pub with impeccable timing (well, when it's for a drink..) Keep pedalling..
Distance: 20.92 km (13.00 mi)
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Tue Jun 28th 2011

Offroad ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Knobbly tyres required. About 15 miles up to the Ridgeway and back down again. Will be calling at the Fox in Denchworth on the way back to meet up with the other club groups.
Riders: David Yearley Jenny Williamson Mila Yearley Robin Tucker Ursula Hallam Riders = 5 Report: Dark clouds gathered at the start. But the sunshine broke through from the West as we crested the Ridgeway and we headed in to sunset. And the pub. What a great way to spend a summer evening! This time we went up Lark Hill, turned West and down Smith's Hill into Letcombe Bassett. Right at the road junction, left at a Bridleway, then right on Green Road and down Cornhill Lane to the pub. David had a puncture. 15 miles to the pub, plus 2 back into Wantage.
Distance: 27.36 km (17.00 mi)
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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

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