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Fri Aug 3rd 2012

Evening Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 6:00 pm	Start Location: Lambourn
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 and knobbly 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. Please confirm to Chris by 20:00 on Thursday 2nd August if you plan to come - the ride will not go ahead without support.
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=263002"
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Sat Aug 4th 2012

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	3*

Leader: John Talbot	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: 60-70km (38 - 45 miles) ride, with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-22km/h (13-14mph). Likely to visit distant destinations. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. If the weather is reasonable I'm planning to try and get to the Chilterns up Brixton Hill to Nuffield and down Swyncombe Hill with a teastop at Benson Waterfront. A bit longer than advertised (84 km or 52 miles) but pretty flat other than the main hill of the afternoon. As the final destination is fairly distant I've had to programme in a stretch of the A417, but I've put that at the beginning so we can get it done whilst we are fresh UPDATE :- Currently (Tue afternoon) a strong SW wind is forecast for Saturday. I will alter this to a westwards first route if that becomes reality. UPDATE :- Sat morning. Forecast looking pretty good now. Southerly wind won't bother us too much and not as strong as previously forecast. So plan is to follow original route to Benson. If the weather goes bad we can cut off the Nuffield climb at Ipsden.
Riders: Chris Walters David Yearley John Talbot Phil Stubbings Rebecca Broadbent Riders = 5 Report: Select group this afternoon - everyone watching the olympics? Welcome to new rider Rebecca who unfortunately had to turn back at the Hendreds with a problem with her bike, I hope that she is able to join us on future rides. The ride went very well with some beautiful weather. The wind was rarely in our faces and was actually beneficial for many stretches. The climb to Nuffield up Brixton Hill was excellent, going up in three sections with the middle section the steepest. The descent down Swyncombe Hill was fast and smooth. We pushed the pace through Ewelme and Benson to get to the Waterfront Café before the rain came. We managed it just in time After refreshments and the rain had stopped we head off back through Wallingford and another brief heavy shower. A tailwind pushed us up Sires Hill (and my PB up there which is amazing as I ride that road several times a week!). Legs began to tire as we finished via the Hanney Road and a headwind down the A338 to Grove. Thanks for coming on the ride, the Chilterns are a way away from Wantage but is fantastic cycling country.
Distance: 84.30 km (52.38 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/825444
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1514809"
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Tue Aug 7th 2012

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: Nick Dunton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Out through Hanneys, Steventon, Drayton, Milton Park, Didcot, Harwell, Featherbed Lane, West Hendred, Ginge, Lockinges, Grove Park Drive, Grove. Mostly flat with a few bumps. Fast. 40-odd km. Any questions: 01235-848580
Riders: Andrew Johnson Andy Cowan Frank Schroer Geoff Covey Louis Hall Nick Dunton Paul Jarvis Ursula Hallam Riders = 8 Report: Good turnout, given the weather and competition from the Olympic velodrome. Miserable conditions: heavy rain, cold, standing water - it must be August! Gloom descended before the end of the ride and lights needed. Average speed 26.6 k.p.h.
Distance: 46.50 km (28.89 mi)
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Tue Aug 7th 2012

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: David Smith	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Enjoy an easy-paced ride around the local lanes. About 30km (18 miles) Grove, Denchworth, West Hanney loop around to Charney Basset, Gainfield, Stamford in the Vale, Denchworth and back to Grove.
Riders: Andy Pixton Brian Hipwell David Smith Matthew Quartermain Richard Preece Stephen Quartermain Steve Burr Riders = 7 Report: A good ride on an absolutely atrocious night! We kept the pace steady and didn't stop very much. Congratulations to Steve Burr on his first 2* ride! Matthew got cold hands at one point and Richard lent him his gloves for the rest of the ride.
Distance: 30.11 km (18.71 mi)
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=442076"
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Tue Aug 7th 2012

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: John Stamp	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A ride of around 13 miles at 10 mile per hour - all welcome! Tonight the intended route is 'Volunteer Pub, track to West Hanney, gentle climb to Kingston Bagpuize and returning via Charney Bassett & Denchworth.' Accompanied children and newcomers very welcome.
Riders: Andy Belcher Chloe Tucker John Stamp Kerry Tucker Riders = 4 Report: It was wet but as determined 1* riders we set off. We continued to peddle in the wet and arrived back in the wet; soaked to the skin. (drown rats would be an apt description.) There was some reminiscing of a recent 10 day holiday in the sunshine and the heat!
Distance: 19.31 km (12.00 mi)
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Tue Aug 7th 2012

Tuesday Evening Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-road ride around local tracks.
Riders: David Brown David Yearley Robin Tucker Riders = 3 Report: Another somewhat damp ride. But, we are hardy people so we made the best of it! We squished over towards Wantage, but headed across the cornfield path instead of the regular route, and this put us in the right place to climb Goddards Brook path. Then along the Ridgeway and down ZigZag Hill to East Ginge farm - NOT the singletrack as it is very overgrown with nettles at the moment. To stretch the ride out, we went East up the Sustrans path to the Scutchamer's Knob road, then left and back along the parallel bridleway near Hendred. These tracks at least had reasonably waterproof surfaces and brought us up to a respectable 16.5 miles and plenty of mud to show for it!
Distance: 26.55 km (16.50 mi)
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Sun Aug 12th 2012

Oxford Special	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Don't miss this one (and note it starts at Old Mill Hall)! This is a 2* all day ride, which is a repeat of a popular ride from last year. Almost entirely flat, leisurely riding - but with the chance to see Oxford from some very different angles. Out via Hanney and Fyfield, down Cumnor Hill and then a cunning route parallel to the A34 up to beautiful Wytham and Wolvercote. Down through wealthy North Oxford to lunch at the amazing Zappi's bike cafe in the heart of town. Then my patented secret offroad route out of town along the river and through to Botley. Back up Cumnor Hill (we will need some exercise..) and home via Wooton, Tubney and Charney Bassett. Total distance about 45 miles.
Riders: Andy Cowan David Yearley Derek Boutle Des Higgs John Tranter Mila Yearley Nicole Pethybridge Paul Jarvis Richard Pethybridge Robert Shaw Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Riders = 12 Report: A very good turn-out on a less than perfect weather day. Thanks to all who came out. All went according to plan. We just managed to avoid the torrential rain on the edge of Oxford, thanks to the tried and tested method of stopping to put waterproofs on. That soon stopped it. Zappi's was as cool as ever and very efficient with lunch. After Cumnor Hill, Andy and Paul decided to form an elite breakaway group while the rest of us carried on at a nice pace. Rob suffered a puncture at Tubney, but the combined wisdom of the crowd and Richard's CO2 canister sorted him out. Back in Grove by 3.30.
Distance: 70.81 km (44.00 mi)
the slightly bizarre bike ramp on the bridge over the Oxford canal in Jericho. Synchronised formation cycling - surely an Olympic event at Rio 2016?
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Tue Aug 14th 2012

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: Geoff Covey	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A hilly route this week to blow away the cobwebs, riding at a steady pace, but not too fast! Leave Grove, out through the Letcombes and up Hackpen Hill. Down Sparsholt, turning left at the junction on towards White Horse Hill. Up the Dragon Hill Road and down the other side to Uffington taking in Baulking and Fowler Hill. Then it's back through Goosey and Denchworth to Grove. If it's raining I may alter it slightly.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Andy Cowan Bryan Charleston Dan Cox David Smith Geoff Covey Janet Charleston Louis Hall Richard Pethybridge Simon Cox Ursula Hallam Riders = 11 Report: A somewhat fragmented ride tonight, my apologies. Slightly too quick at the beginning (sorry), and then 3 punctures in quick succession. Once the hills of Hackpen and White Horse were covered, we regained a more even pace, and rode home together as more of group, which was great. I think I need to invest in a speedo in order to keep the pace a little more even. Still learning... Thanks to all who came and for your feedback.
Distance: 41.84 km (26.00 mi)
Proposed Route: http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Grove_OMH_loop-Cycle-Route-7335.html"
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Tue Aug 14th 2012

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Chris Walters	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. Out via Lains Barn to Ardington and Ginge, via the A417 to Steventon and back via East Hanney and Denchworth. A couple of hills, but nothing too strenuous. 32km.
Riders: Andy Belcher Andy Pixton Chris Walters Des Higgs John Stamp Katherine Boyce Luke Smith Michael Tayler Mila Yearley Nicole Pethybridge Paul Watson Paula Tansley Richard Delacour Sarah Shackleton Riders = 14 Report: Lovely evening for it! We welcomed Richard for his first ride with us, which was totally uneventful... a few climbs early on (with a few nice descents too!) and then back through the Vale, with a little extension at the end so the ride didn't have to finish quite so soon.
Distance: 35.90 km (22.31 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/850186
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=446478"
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Tue Aug 14th 2012

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: Sara Smith	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A gentle ride around nearby villages - Accompanied children and newcomers very welcome. Tonight a 10 miles route but includes a few short hills on the way, but we will proceed at a gentle pace uphill and enjoy the downward sections. The intended route is Charlton village, route 44 to ‘fire engine at Ardington’, onto East Lockinge and Betterton Brook. Then a hard left turn back to Ardington and return to Grove via Lains Barn. Good views along most of the route. These rides are designed to be a leisurely and sociable introduction to group riding and to build rider confidence. As the name suggests, we aim to cover about 10 miles at a speed of about 10 miles per hour, stopping to rest and look at interesting things on the way.
Riders: Chloe Tucker Kerry Tucker Lorna Swanton Sara Smith Steve Swanton Riders = 5 Report:
Distance: 14.50 km (9.01 mi)
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Tue Aug 14th 2012

Tuesday Evening Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-road ride around local tracks.
Riders: David Brown David Yearley Karen Froud Robin Tucker Riders = 4 Report: A dry day for once! We celebrated by punishing ourselves up Lark Hill, then turning right and completing the climb to the Ridgeway on the A338 (you can now duck into the field about halfway up for a bumpier but traffic-free climb). Then East and down the back of the Ridgeway on the broad grassy swath known as 'Ice Hill' for its winter microclimate - no coldness today though! We climbed back up and headed back West and down Goddards Brook and back to Grove. Still some puddles to dodge on the section near Grove - I'm tempted to bring a shovel and fill them in one day!
Distance: 27.36 km (17.00 mi)
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Sat Aug 18th 2012

Cotswolds Special 2*	2*

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: South Cerney - car park next to Cotswold Outdoor
Description: All-day 85km ride in the Cotswolds. 3 distinct hills, but nothing a seasoned Hackpen ascender can't deal with. We'll forage for lunch at a pub on the route when everyone is hungry, and the riding will be at a pace that everyone is happy with - if you can manage a longer 2* Saturday afternoon ride, then this should be an achievable step up. Start point postcode: GL7 5TL Start Point location: http://g.co/maps/3sba6 Please contact Chris by 14th August if you intend to come - the ride will not run without support.
Riders: Adrian West Andy Cowan Chris Walters David Bridge David Smith David Yearley John Tranter Michael Tayler Mila Yearley Nicole Pethybridge Paul Watson Richard Pethybridge Susan Holdroyd Ursula Hallam Riders = 14 Report: A great turnout (including a few surprises) for an "away" ride. The weather was pretty overcast as we set off, later maturing into very pleasant sunshine. No incidents to report apart from losing a) a bit of a mudguard (Mila), b) a bottle cage (Nicole) and c) complete control of his bike (David B). Lunch was taken in Malmesbury at a couple of cafes so we didn't completely swamp them en masse. Well done to Susan who cycled her furthest ever distance and made it look easy!
Distance: 89.00 km (55.30 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/862047
Matching set? The road quality definitely looked better on the map
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1318738"
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Sun Aug 19th 2012

Bike Blenheim	3*

Leader: Neil Warner	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Ride out to the Bike Blenheim Palace 2012 event . An all day event but a nice long rest at the show to enjoy the event. Food available at Blenheim but it can involve long queues. I will be taking a picnic. Usually cheaper to book tickets online. More details here http://www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/654.html.
Riders: Riders = 0 Report: Follow the link below to Anna Cipullo's extensive report on the Bike Blenheim Event on the CTC website.
Distance: 0.00 km (0.00 mi)	Ride Details: http://beta.ctc.org.uk/15000-celebrate-all-things-cycling-bike-blenheim-palace
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Tue Aug 21st 2012

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: Nick Dunton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Blowingstone circuit: Denchworth, Goosey, Kingston Lisle, Blowingstone Hill, Lambourn, Hackpen Hill, Letcombes, Wantage, Grove. Hilly! Lights advised.
Riders: Andy Cowan Cameron Lawson Dan Cox David Ryan Frank Schroer Geoff Covey John Belleby Louis Hall Nick Dunton Paul Jarvis Richard Pethybridge Robert Ryan Simon Cox Tom Willemsen Riders = 14 Report: As seems usual this August, we started out in rain but the sun eventually came out and gave some excellent views from the top of Hackpen. A large, fast group! Back at 8.10, average speed 23.7 k.p.h.
Distance: 36.70 km (22.80 mi)
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Tue Aug 21st 2012

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	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: Adrian West Andy Pixton Des Higgs Matthew Quartermain Richard Delacour Richard Preece Stephen Quartermain Riders = 7 Report: Average spped 12.9mph. Not bad for a wet miserable Tuesday evening.
Distance: 34.52 km (21.45 mi)
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Tue Aug 21st 2012

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: Steve Boreham	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A gentle ride around nearby villages - all welcome! These rides are designed to be a leisurely and sociable introduction to group riding and to build rider confidence. As the name suggests, we aim to cover about 10 miles at a speed of about 10 miles per hour, stopping to rest and look at interesting things on the way. Accompanied children and newcomers very welcome.
Riders: Steve Boreham Steve Burr Riders = 2 Report: A mixture of holiday season and mixed weather on the day meant there was just a little twosome on tonight's ride. A gentle amble at our own pace. Jetlag and other contributing factors were used/blamed for justifying a gentle ride. But what's wrong with just wanting a gentle pace I say.... "Ambled" up through East Challow, to Childrey, then down the Hill, taking in Goosey, then Denchworth and back to Grove. This Steve B enjoyed the ride, I hope the other Steve B did too...(!)
Distance: 19.31 km (12.00 mi)
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Tue Aug 21st 2012

Tuesday Evening Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-road ride around local tracks.
Riders: David Brown Robin Tucker Riders = 2 Report: A bit damp under wheel and a bit low on turn-out as a couple of regulars were away on hols etc. However, that didn't stop us having a good time and we decided a slightly longer ride was in order. We headed out of Grove to the fringe of Wantage then Ardington. Then kept going east to Harwell science park and almost Chilton. Then up to the Ridgeway and a long haul west until we passed Baron Wantage and headed down 'Sheep Hill'. The grass had just been cut so we both ended up with a big collection wrapped round our wheels, gears, etc. and this required a stop and some pulling-off. Then back to Grove just as things started getting a little dark - and so needing a little light.
Distance: 33.80 km (21.00 mi)
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Sat Aug 25th 2012

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: This is a modified version of a recent 3* ride - only one hill, but I think it is worth us stretching our legs on Boar's Hill. Out from Grove through Denchworth to Frilford, along to Cumnor, across to Wootton and up the aforementioned hill. Hopefully stonking views of the dreaming spires before the big descent to Sunningwell and across to Abingdon for a tea stop at the Throwing Buns. Then the riverside cut through to Sutton Courtenay and Drayton and home via Steventon and Hanney. About 40 miles altogether.
Riders: Andy Pixton Brian Hipwell David Bridge Jasmine Talbot John Stamp John Talbot John Tranter Katherine Boyce Mila Yearley Nicole Pethybridge Phil Stubbings Richard Delacour Richard Preece Stephen Quartermain Tracey Talbot Riders = 15 Weather: Report: In this wacky summer, this was yet another weather affected ride. A remarkably good turnout given the threatening clouds and pretty dire weather forecast. All went according to plan (apart from the Chairman's puncture) and we cunningly avoided the looming clouds until the approach to Abingdon, when we failed to out-run a thunderstorm from Wootton and got a good soaking. It could be argued that the time delay from the puncture precisely matched the time needed to escape the thunderstorm, but I couldn't possibly comment... The Throwing Buns cafe was full, but they very nicely set up the outdoor tables under cover and all was well. A bit of a wet return, but at least there was a hint of sun as we dripped our way into Grove. Thanks to all the brave souls for their company and their courage!
Distance: 51.00 km (31.69 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/874816
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Sun Aug 26th 2012

Boulter's Bash	3*

Leader: Nick Dunton	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Pangbourne
Description: 3* special starting in Pangbourne and following the route of the Boulter’s Bash Audax. 110km with four major Chilterns climbs in the first half. Second half of the route is flatter, if less picturesque. Run at Sunday 3* pace [c. 18-20 k.p.h. with breathers at the top of hills and lunch stop]. Start 9.30 a.m. in River Meadow carpark, Pangbourne [on B471, on right just before toll bridge, signpost “Shoppers Long-Stay”]; free parking Sunday. Route: Pangbourne, Whitchurch, Goring Heath, Chazey Heath, Tokers Green, Kidmore End, Sonning Common, Bolt’s Cross, Greys Green, Bix, Middle Assendon, Skirmett, Frieth, Marlow, Winter Hill, Cookham, Maidenhead [lunch stop, Jenner’s Café, Riverside Gardens], Bray, Holyport, Moneyrow Green, Touchen-End, Paley Street, Shurlock Row, Winnerish, Arborfield Cross, Spencers Wood, Grazeley Green, Theale, Bradfield, Pangbourne. RIDE IS ON - AND WEATHER FORECAST GOOD! Nick -01235-848580/07774-838310
Riders: Chris Walters Louis Hall Mike Glanville Nick Dunton Paul Jarvis Richard Pethybridge Riders = 6 Report: Excellent outing. Welcome to Mike Glanville who joined us from the Oxford City Section. Perfect weather. No mishaps. Back to Pangbourne by 4.00.
Distance: 108.30 km (67.29 mi)
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Written by : Mike Glanville

Posted on : September 20, 2012 at 9:59 PM

Thanks for a great ride - challenging, but that's what you need when you get to my age! Sorry to have missed the I o W ride but looking forward to another before long. MG

Tue Aug 28th 2012

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Sticking with the standard 3* guidance tonight, so a bit easier than in recent weeks. We'll be doing a flat ride of 35km through the Vale, but traversing roads in the opposite direction to normal - new views should emerge! Please bring lights.
Riders: Adrian West Amanda Seddon Chris Walters Geoff Covey John Talbot John Tranter Mila Yearley Nick Dunton Paul Jarvis Phil Stubbings Richard Preece Simon Cox Riders = 12 Report: The weather was generally helpful, with a tailwind for much of the way, and not much distance into the wind either. A consistent pace and effort made for quite a sociable ride, with the only item of notice being the loss of three "off the front" when the rest group followed the planned route and turned off to go through Lyford.
Distance: 35.40 km (22.00 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/884615
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1643661"
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Tue Aug 28th 2012

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	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 Pixton Brian Hipwell Des Higgs Edith Hipwell John Stamp Katherine Boyce Matthew Quartermain Michael Tayler Nicole Pethybridge Paul Watson Richard Pethybridge Stephen Quartermain Steve Boreham Steve Burr Riders = 15 Report: It was my birthday ride but nobody wanted to do 30 miles so had to settle for 27! Route was enjoyed by all (we crossed the A420 four times). Thanks to one and all.
Distance: 43.45 km (27.00 mi)
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Tue Aug 28th 2012

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: David Smith	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: This will be one of the longest 1* rides of the season and is designed to be a slightly harder ride for those who would like to get a taster of 2* riding. We will head north via Denchworth, Goosey and Charney Bassett to Southmoor, returning via West Hanney and Denchworth, a distance of about 16 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: David Smith Hayley Gledhill Sara Smith Riders = 3 Report: Welcome to Hayley on her first ride with the group and it was one of the longest of the season. We had an uneventful relaxing ride out to Southmoor and back via West Hanney.
Distance: 26.55 km (16.50 mi)
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=284968"
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Tue Aug 28th 2012

Tuesday Evening Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-road ride around local tracks.
Riders: David Brown David Yearley Robin Tucker Ursula Hallam Riders = 4 Report: Only slightly damp tonight! We climbed up to the Ridgeway via Goddards Brook. Zipped along the Ridgeway until we passed Scutchamer's Knob. Then, mainly because the week before we had seen some other bikers having a lot of fun on it, we came down the fast, sweeping descent to the SW corner of the Harwell campus. Then back, mostly along the Sustrans 44 route to Wantage and over Crab Hill to Grove.
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