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Tue Jun 2nd 2015

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Nicole Pethybridge	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. On request a flat route around the vale this week covering just under 20 miles. Heading out through Denchworth, to Stanford in the Vale. Through Pusey and over the A420 to Longworth. Heading back down Haney Road towards East Hanney and completing the loop via Denchworth and home.
Riders: Adrian West Andy Belcher Bethany Tranter Brian Hipwell Carin Tranter Des Higgs Ian Howland John Stamp John Tranter Joy Arthur Nicole Pethybridge Sarah Dore Steve Swanton Val Smith Riders = 14 Weather: Report: 14 of us set of on what had been forecast to be a very blustery evening. Undaunted and with the wind manageable we took a flat loop out through Denchworth and a westward circle with Longworth our furthest point north. A comfortable pace was maintained by all with 20 miles covered. A good evening beating the weather forecast in style.
Distance: 32.00 km (19.88 mi)
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4687535"
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Tue Jun 2nd 2015

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: John Talbot	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly. White Horse Hill from the bottom.
Riders: Andy Pixton Antony Cockerill Chris Walters David Talboys John Groves John Talbot Karen Froud Katherine Boyce Louis Hall Ursula Hallam Riders = 10 Weather: Report: Ten riders on what had been a blustery day but wasn't actually that bad when we gathered ready to roll. A few glimpses of the Sun but a bright evening even without. We did have the headwind leg outwards to Denchworth and the seldom cycled Circourt Road and onwards to Childrey. Plenty of shelter from there to the drop to Uffington though. We did the full climb from Uffington using Broad Way and we all climbed Dragon Hill splendidly. After a group photo we dropped down to Woolstone and back to Uffington. We had a lovely tailwind all the way back via Baulking, Goosey, Charney Bassett and Lyford. And a final dash to Grove via Denchworth. All in all a splendid evening's riding
Distance: 45.50 km (28.27 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/316938263
Louis and David lead up Dragon Hill After taming the Dragon Baa Baa White Sheep
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8054208"
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Tue Jun 2nd 2015

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

Leader: Andy Cowan	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours ride at a riding pace in excess of 24km/h (15mph). May be hilly. Hillyish,Denchworth,Goosey,Fernham,Longcot,Shrivenham,Ashbury Hill,Lambourn,down Hackpen,wait for me,Charney B and home.About 32 miles,av speed around 17/18 mph I should think for this route. John Talbot is arranging leader training at the moment,if anyone is interested(Jason/Phil?)let him or me know asap please.
Riders: Andy Cowan Chris Young David Smith Frank Schroer Jason Jones Nick Stokell Phil Stubbings Phil Ward Riders = 8 Weather: Report: An easy one to lead with a really good group tonight. Top lead out man in Frank and we were lucky to have David looking after things at the back, thanks gents. It was so windy at the start I was surprised and pleased to see a respectable 7 heading out into the winds through Goosey ,we quickened up a bit to Shrivenham aided by a young Zappi rider who stayed with us for the duration which was handy, well someone had to give Frank a hand! We all nipped up Ashbury and bombed on to Lambourne to regroup. Every man for himself from Lambourne to the bottom of Hackpen and home. Easy, thanks everyone. 35.5m av 17.5 ish
Distance: 57.00 km (35.42 mi)
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Tue Jun 2nd 2015

10 Mile Club 1* - Cancelled	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Due to the forecast of high winds on Tuesday afternoon and evening, this weeks 1* ride has been cancelled. Our leisurely and sociable 10-mile club 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 about 10 miles at a gentle pace of 8-10 mph, 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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Tue Jun 2nd 2015

Tuesday Evening Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 15 miles. Knobbly tyres and good lights required. We are keen to welcome new riders and have spare lights available to borrow if you let me know. Dark, cold and wet - we'll ride in any 2. But please let me know if you are coming so I can tell you if I decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
Riders: Allen Stacey David Yearley Richard Pethybridge Robin Tucker Riders = 4 Weather: Report: Short and sweet, but punctuated by punctures. A nice evening, soon after rain, but apart from puddles the trails were fine. We went out via the usual Crab Hill route and our first puncture was mine - at Lockinge. Quickly fixed, weclimbed the Ridgeway at Betterton for a change. On the way up David Y's back tyre started spurting green goo. A flint had cut a 5mm hole in his tubeless tyre and the sealant couldn't live up to its name. He had a fix kit, but had had problems before, so Allen gave him a tutorial. David had the chance to put these skills into immediate practice when he had a similar hole (back tyre this time) on the way down the other side. The process is slightly complex, but you don't need to remove the wheel so it probably takes about the same time as replacing a tube. From then, the ride was incident free, but fun-pack. We zipped down the back of Betterton and hauled up Ice Valley. Then up past Baron Wantage for a quick run down Jolly Green Giant and then Goddards Brook, Crab Hill and home.
Distance: 24.14 km (15.00 mi)
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Sat Jun 6th 2015

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	3*

Leader: Nick Dunton	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Monthly 60-70km (38-45 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Likely to visit distant destinations. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. An old favourite. Heading north for an arc round Witney and dipping our cleats into the Windrush and Evenlode valleys. A mix of small country lanes and some larger roads where we can stretch our legs. A few hills as we flirt with the fringes of the Cotswolds – plus the climb from Tadpole Bridge to Buckland – but nothing serious. Small section of bridle path. Tea stop at Aston Pottery. 78.4km. Back c. 5.30 Route: Grove, Denchworth, West Hanney, Southmoor, Appleton, Cumnor, Farmoor, Swinford Bridge, Enysham, Cuckoo Lane, East End, Ashford Bridge, Wilcote, Delly End, Hailey, Priest Hill Lane, Crawley, Curbridge, Aston, Great Brook Lane, Tadpole Bridge, Buckland, Charney Bassett, Denchworth, Grove.
Riders: Allen Stacey Chris Walters David Bridge David Talboys James Pittard John Quinn Jon Townsin Jonty Ward Karen Froud Karen Townsin Laura Pittard Nick Dunton Nick Stokell Phil Ward Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 15 Weather: Report: A most enjoyable ride, slightly marred by a nagging headwind as soon as we turned west. A great group of riders, which made the leader’s job easy. Nice to see James out on his first ride with the group, ably marshalled by his big sister, Laura. And several less familiar faces were there too: come back soon guys. My computer said average speed 22.8 kph – respectable given the terrain and wind-speed. And we were home 8 minutes ahead of the advertised time! One day the wind will stop …
Distance: 77.60 km (48.22 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7985382
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7985382"
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Sun Jun 7th 2015

Oxford Special	3*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: PLEASE NOTE: to try to assess catering, could anyone planning to join this ride contact me to confirm? I don't need a 100% commitment, just wanting to get a feel for it. NB: start at Old Mill Hall, Grove. A re-run of a classic all day Oxford ride, this is a fairly gentle ride, only really designated 3* by the total distance (around 90km / 57 miles). We will go out via Hanney, Steventon & Sutton Courtenay to Long Wittenham, then cross the Thames at Clifton Hampden and go through the Baldons to Garsington and Wheatley. Then a super cunning cut through to Shotover and Headington, past the house with a shark in the roof, down Headington Hill, right into the heart of Oxford for lunch at the Mitre on The High - which happens to be managed by our own Andy Cowan who has a few treats in store! Then we head north to Wolvercote and round Port Meadow to Botley and Cumnor, followed by a gentle run home via Fyfield and Charney Bassett. Easy riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph).
Riders: Andy Pixton John Groves John Tranter Joy Arthur Katherine Boyce Mila Yearley Peter Brodie Richard Saunders Roger Postbeschild Riders = 9 Weather: Report: A perfect early summer day, a little bit of cooling breeze and a great group. What more could you ask for? It was great to see John and Peter on their first rides with the club this year and also Joy on her first 3* ride. The ride went according to plan, although the climb up Old Road in Wheatley was harder than I remembered from last time. The rough stuff link to Shotover was worth it for the views and the swooping descent into Headington. The shark was as wacky as ever! Lunch was... amazing! Andy Cowan and the team at the Mitre on the High did us proud - a private room, VIP bike storage and mountains of delicious food. Thanks, Andy! The return leg was good, Cumnor Hill was conquered well and there was the added bonus of a village fete underway in Hinton Waldrist. All in all, a wonderful day's cycling. Thanks for your company, everyone!
Distance: 91.73 km (57.00 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/4931513
Admiring the Headington shark
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8165493"
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Tue Jun 9th 2015

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. This ride will be at the HIGH end of the grade but still within it. A change of scenery this week, as we head into the west end of the Vale of White Horse. Out through Goosey to Uffington, across to Fernham and back via Shellingford and Charney Bassett. All flat, but a little more distance - 21 miles. We will also aim to take the average speed up just a little.
Riders: Brian Hipwell Des Higgs Ian Howland John Tranter Joy Arthur Maurice Bawden Steve Joyce Val Smith Riders = 8 Weather: Report: Another nice sunny evening, although a nagging northerly breeze added to the challenge a bit. A good group assembled and seemed up for the challenge of a flat ride but run at a faster pace than normal. We had some tailwind stretches and some headwind stretches, but the group stayed together well and maintained a very respectable average speed of 13.4mph - just creeping into 3* territory! Thanks to everyone for good company and an enjoyable ride.
Distance: 33.80 km (21.00 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/5047557
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8165206"
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Tue Jun 9th 2015

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: Nick Dunton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly. This ride will be at the HIGH end of the grade but still within it. Probable change of plan. As John might not be able to get there in time Nick has agreed to be leader if he doesn't. His route will most likely go up Blowingstone Hill at some point...
Riders: Allen Stacey Andy Pixton Antony Cockerill Karen Froud Katherine Boyce Mike Cooke Nick Dunton Phil Stubbings Riders = 8 Weather: Report: A last-minute change of leader as John Talbot was delayed. Hence we took a different route to the one advertised: out through Denchworth, Goosey and Baulking to Uffington, over Blowingstone and back via Hackpen, the Letcombes, and Wantage. A well-matched group meant we made steady progress, with the obligatory breathers at the top of the hills. My Strava says an average speed of 23.8 kph. On the other hand, it says my maximum speed was 138.2 kph! Well, it did say this should be at the high end of 3* pace. We were plagued by the wind, yet again, this time a nor-easterly which made ascending Hackpen from Lambourne a trial of strength and the following descent a little wobbly.
Distance: 39.20 km (24.36 mi)
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Tue Jun 9th 2015

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

Leader: Andy Cowan	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours ride at a riding pace in excess of 24km/h (15mph). May be hilly. More or less a reverse of last week but it will feel different.Out via Charney B,Sparsholt,Hackpen, down into Lambourn,regroup at he church before the push out, down Ashbury Hill, Shrivenham,Fernham.When we get to the main road we`ll decide the way in pending time. Should be 35m at 17.5/18mph ish.
Riders: Andy Cowan Chris Young Frank Schroer Jason Jones Nick Stokell Paul Jarvis Peter Cowan Riders = 7 Weather: Report: I think it`s fair to say most of us were pretty knackered after that one. It was hard to get in a rhythm with a lumpy start and strong winds back so digging deep was the order of the day. We seem to have adopted a young Zappi guy who joined us at Sparshot who with Windmill Schroer (Handy thing to have in the wind)did some good work up front although everyone did a decent turn. The turn of the day though was Nick who brought us all back together into the wind,up the hill out of Lambourn, special thanks from me ,Jarv and Jason ! It`s good to see a core of regulars now, we just need more leaders those interested please contact either of the JT`s. For the conditions a good pace,18.4 over 36miles and a co-operative group. Thanks all.
Distance: 57.94 km (36.00 mi)
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Tue Jun 9th 2015

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: Karen Townsin	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Our leisurely and sociable 10-mile club 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 about 10 miles at a gentle pace of 8-10 mph, 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. This ride will be at the HIGH end of the grade but still within it. Tonight we'll have a chance to practise using our low gears as we head to the Letcombes. We'll stop to admire the cress beds in Letcombe Bassett before tackling Holborn hill. It's a steep but relatively short hill with great views from the top. We'll then enjoy the descent into Childrey and return to Grove via West Challow (with a short stretch along the A417) and Denchworth.
Riders: Barbara Lambers Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Steve Boreham Susan Holdroyd Riders = 5 Weather: Report: A small but select group set off from OMH through Grove and out to the Letcombes via a traffic free route, ready to tackle Holborn Hill. All managed it perfectly and, after admiring the view, set off again to enjoy the decent into Childrey. After saying goodbye to Barbara, we took another bridleway to West Challow, then faced the wind back to Denchworth and Grove. A lovely evening and thanks to everyone for making my first ride leading experience such a pleasure.
Distance: 20.60 km (12.80 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/5062884
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Tue Jun 9th 2015

Tuesday Evening Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: David Yearley	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 15 miles. Knobbly tyres and good lights required. We are keen to welcome new riders and have spare lights available to borrow if you let me know. Dark, cold and wet - we'll ride in any 2. But please let me know if you are coming so I can tell you if I decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
Riders: David Brown David Talboys David Yearley Jonty Ward Phil Ward Richard Pethybridge Riders = 6 Report: Tonight's ride welcomed Phil and Jonty of their first CTC Tuesday Evening Off Road Ride, both of whom were adventurous enough to ride on cyclocross bikes. We rode from OMH out to Wantage, via Crab Hill and then up Lark Hill and onwards through the Bitham Wood to The Ridgeway. From there the route took us eastwards and then down the Ginge singe track, before climbing back up to The Ridgeway again via the S bends. We then headed westwards along The Ridgeway as far as the A338, and took a loop that saw us cross back over the Chain Hill road, before dropping down into Lockinge via Goddard's Brook, and back to Grove via Crab Hill.
Distance: 29.61 km (18.40 mi)
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Written by : Phil Ward

Posted on : June 10, 2015 at 8:34 AM

Thanks for tolerating the Ward-CX loons, very much appreciated the run out before Uptonogood.

Sat Jun 13th 2015

Newbury Mini Series - Le Mini	2*

Leader: Ursula Hallam	Start Time: 11:00 am	Start Location: Newbury - Greenham Business Park
Description: This months Newbury meander takes us in a South Easterly direction mostly still within the North Wessex Downs AONB. *Please Note* As with all the best rides, there is an offroad section - roughly 2km along the Harrow Way. Starting at Greenham Common Business Park (directions below), we will head out over White Hill and along sections of The Harrow Way to the delightful village of Oakley and Jolly Ollys coffee shop. We can eat in, or take out and sit by the village duck pond if the weather is nice. Returning via Hannington, Kingsclere and the streets of Ecchinswell. 60km with a couple of hills - nothing outrageous though. If anyone fancies a pre-ride run - i.e. the 9am parkrun round Greenham Common - and/or pre-ride breakfast, let me know the week before and we'll see if we can get a group together. Meet at Greenham Business Park (free parking) Driving from the A34, exit on the A339 to Newbury and Follow this route. For satnavs use RG19 6HX. Note that the first entrance to the Business Park is usually closed at the weekend so you will need to use the main entrance from the second roundabout. Cycling from Newbury Town Centre, Follow this route taking the subway under the Burger King roundabout if you prefer and the cycle path over Greenham Common - graveled but suitable for road bikes.
Riders: Andy Pixton David Smith Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Katherine Boyce Mavis Rose Ursula Hallam Riders = 7 Weather: Report: Cloudier weekend weather with six riders and a tardily late ride leader saw us setting off at about 11:15, chilled-out 2* style-ee. Heading out through the back streets of Ecchinswell, everyone warmed up a little for the steepest climb of the day at White Hill to the delightful views over Watership Down and beyond. A flatter section quickly saw us at the start of the old Harrow Way off-road morsel which was slightly damper than last time I rode but proved very tranquil and no obstacle to seasoned riders. Continuing through Overton and the quiet green lanes of Hampshire we arrived at the Oakley duck pond and Jolly Ollys ready for double-helpings of cake and tea. Thoroughly refreshed, we then took the gentle climbing direct route to Hannington, its lovely village green and a show of sunshine, before the super descent to the back-side of the White Hill climb and a second viewing of Watership Down. All that left us was the homebound section to Greenham, past the elephant on the roof. Declared hillier than the average 2* – fair do’s – but nothing unmanageable and hey, hills are there to be climbed! Merci beaucoup to everyone for turning out and making it a lovely ride!
Distance: 59.40 km (36.91 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/5110861
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8298081"
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Sat Jun 13th 2015

Saturday morning off-road ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Crowmarsh Gifford Primary School. OX10 8EN
Description: Our monthly off-road ride for those who like their rides bumpy and (sometimes) muddy. Held on the second Saturday of each month, we start from various locations to take in some of the best tracks in the south of the County. This one is based on the classic 'Judge's Ride' and includes the twisty Grim's Ditch singletrack and climbing and descending through Mongewell woods. The ride will be about 20 miles, mostly off-road. The terrain will be rough, so a mountain-bike in good condition and with knobbly tyres is recommended. We aim to finish in time for a late lunch (whether together or heading for home).
Riders: Nick Stokell Robin Tucker Riders = 2 Weather: Report: Only two of us today, possibly because of the drizzle. This kept going on-and-off through the ride, but never really made us properly wet. We were in the woods a lot of the time and that helped. All-in-all a very nice run with a few good ups and downs. Nick did slide off on one wet chalky bit, but at slow speed into some very soft bushes, so no damage done!
Distance: 38.62 km (24.00 mi)
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Tue Jun 16th 2015

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Andy Pixton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. This ride will be at the LOW end of the grade but still within it. This week's ride was planned to be a flat loop out to and back from Uffington. By an amazing coincidence, it turned out to be identical to last week's ride, though intended to be ridden at a slower pace. After discussion it was decided to just ride the route in the reverse direction. So, the plan is to ride out to Uffington via Denchworth, Charney Bassett, Hatford, Shellingford, and Fernham. We'll then return via Baulking, Goosey, and Denchworth. It might be further than the usual 1* ride, but it's nice and flat, and we won't tear round it at high speed. So if you've been contemplating trying a 2* ride, then come along!
Riders: Andy Belcher Andy Pixton Carin Tranter Dave Cox Kerry Tucker Maurice Bawden Sarah Dore Val Smith Riders = 8 Weather: Report: The warmest Tuesday evening of the year so far, saw a surprisingly low turnout. And we didn't manage to entice any 1* riders to try out a 2. This didn't prevent the eight of us who did ride last week's course, more sedately and in the opposite direction, from enjoying a pleasant steady circuit in the vale. With the wind in our faces on the way out to Uffington we held to the base 2 pace easily. On the return, with the wind at our backs, we were at times nudging the other end of the scale. Thanks to all the sociable souls who came along, and particularly to Andy B for sweeping.
Distance: 33.87 km (21.05 mi)
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8420766"
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Tue Jun 16th 2015

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: Katherine Boyce	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly. This ride will be at the LOW end of the grade but still within it. Thought it would be nice to pop out to Faringdon this evening. One hill but otherwise a pleasant flat ride and anyone that knows me and hills Will tell you it will be taken at a slow pace!
Riders: Charlotte Ward Chris Walters David Talboys John Quinn Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Katherine Boyce Mike Cooke Nicole Pethybridge Sara Ward Riders = 10 Weather: Report: Made a nice change to be out on a warm pleasant midsummer evening with just a light breeze after some of the weather we've had in recent weeks. We welcomed some new Tuesday evening 3* riders: Sara, Charlotte and John. It soon became clear that all were natural 3* riders . We bowled along to Uffington, made light work of the hill out of Fernham and swept through Faringdon town centre, a slight stringing out as we recrossed the a420 before ticking Charney off the list. As we left Denchworth we spied the 2* riders in front and exchanged greetings before pressing home. A very pleasant ride. Thank you all, especially Jon who did a sterling job back marking.
Distance: 38.66 km (24.02 mi)
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5093249"
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Tue Jun 16th 2015

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

Leader: Andy Cowan	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours ride at a riding pace in excess of 24km/h (15mph). May be hilly. This ride will be at the LOW end of the grade but still within it. A good opportunity to join the 4* group for a fairly flat ride to Oxford. Out fairly fast, E Hanney Frilford, right to Clophill, Wooton, down Cumnor Hill, into the centre and loop around back the way we came to Frilford,where pending time, straight to Grove but hopefully we will have time for the scenic route through W Hanney and good ol` Denchworth. Regular riders,Frank!,I m sure you`ve noticed this is a lower end ride. Our aim will be to get in a good pace but we will ride thinking of the group. For any 3* riders who are undecided, if we got Paul Jarvis round last week,, we can get you round!
Riders: Andy Cowan David Smith Jonty Ward Karen Froud Ken Pelton Nick Stokell Phil Ward Riders = 7 Weather: Report: A good one on a beautiful evening tonight apart from my misjudgement as to how busy Oxford would be; well I have only worked there for 20 years! Apart from that a low end flat ride proved a good idea with our first lady rider this year and our first father and son team with young Jonty doing a great job, proving there is no reason to stop him or Karen becoming regulars. I am sure he did his old man proud, well done. We concentrated on our communications as a group well to make sure everyone was happy with the pace which seemed nice and relaxed into the city, where we just hit traffic. Nice as it can be to get the city buzz it did bring progress to a bit of a halt but we were soon on our way up Cumnor and pushing it to the Harley turn. The pace stayed nice and steady until adios to Phil and Jonty in Hanney leaving the rest of us to push home through Denchworth. I did have my garmin off through Oxford but 33 miles at 18.9 seemed just right. Thanks everyone for contributing to a stress free happy ride .
Distance: 53.11 km (33.00 mi)
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Tue Jun 16th 2015

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: This week a flat ride of about 12 miles through the Vale to Charney Basssett and West Hanney, returning to Grove on a lovely, easy off-road track between West Hanney and Denchworth. Our leisurely and sociable 10-mile club 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 about 10 miles at a gentle pace of 8-10 mph, 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.
Riders: Alvaro Rey Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Lorna Swanton Steve Swanton Vyvyan Hazell Riders = 6 Weather: Report: At last a sunny Tuesday evening after the unsettled and windy weather of May. Good to see Alvaro and Vyv out for their first Tuesday rides of the season. This was a very mellow ride, with plenty of time taken to enjoy the sights of summer and the countryside around us. We admired the roses in Denchworth, relaxed on the picturesque village green in Charney Bassett and gazed into the river Ock from the Ock Bridge. At West Hanney, Brian and Edith decided they would prefer the road and so just 4 of us tackled the track. We found this to be rather less smooth than when Lorna and I last rode it in May, including a new short section of hardcore, which 3 of us decided to walk. We rested at the brow of the track to take in the views all around - I still find this a magical place with the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere (yet so close to Grove). However, the evening was cooling off and it was time to get home. We were back in Grove just before the 2* and 3* groups. Thanks to all for your company on a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
Distance: 19.31 km (12.00 mi)
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Tue Jun 16th 2015

Tuesday Evening Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 15 miles. Knobbly tyres and good lights required. We are keen to welcome new riders and have spare lights available to borrow if you let me know. Dark, cold and wet - we'll ride in any 2. But please let me know if you are coming so I can tell you if I decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
Riders: David Brown Paul Moore Robin Tucker Riders = 3 Weather: Report: Very nice evening, we got up on to the Ridgeway with a nice tailwind and followed it all the way to the other side of the A34. More miles than hills as DB had already ridden 50 miles to work and back. The went down the twisty 'hawthorns' section and back via Chilton and the bridge of doom.
Distance: 38.62 km (24.00 mi)
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Sat Jun 20th 2015

Easy Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Monthly 16-32km (10-20 miles) family and social afternoon rides, usually with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Occasional short or gentle climbs. A repeat of last year's ride to Duxford, the lowest ford on the Thames, but hopefully without the thunderstorm! We'll be heading north (through Longworth and Hinton Waldrist) to Duxford, where we'll stop for a paddle. There is a short climb back into the Vale after visiting the ford, but this is on a very quiet road (cul de sac) which everyone can take at their own pace. We'll stop for a picnic tea on the green by the church in Hinton Waldrist. Please bring something to sit on and refreshments. Round trip of about 20 miles.
Riders: Archie Howland Clare MacPherson Ian Howland Jemma Howland Lorna Swanton Millie Howland Steve Swanton Riders = 7 Weather: Report:
Distance: 30.58 km (19.00 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/5196918
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Sun Jun 21st 2015

Summer Solstice Ride	3*

Leader: Katherine Boyce	Start Time: 3:45 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Long ride from Wantage to see the sunrise on the longest day of the year. A classic bit of Wantage CTC teamwork. Leader down (hope the arm heals quickly Des) a new plan needed, phone lines humming and new plan hatched. We'll get to Hackpen summit in time to see the sun rise before going on to Chisledon for a coffee stop at the 24hr service station that has Costa. Then it's on to Avebury to see if there's any interesting sights remaining after the solstice. If our timing is right we'll make the Tutti Pole cafe in Hungerford for 9am with their legendary full English breakfasts. Then a final hill back up to the ridgeway and home. You'll obviously need lights for the first part of the ride and food to keep you going until breakfast. The ride is about 120km with a fair few climbs. But these will be done at a reasonable pace. With these hills the overall pace is likely to be at the low end of 3*. Please check the website Saturday night because if it's going to be wet Sunday morning I'll cancel the ride - we won't be able to see the sunrise 😀
Riders: Andy Pixton Chris Rolls Chris Walters John Tranter Katherine Boyce Louis Hall Nick Stokell Phil Ward Riders = 8 Weather: Report: 7 of us gathered in the Market Place ready for a 3.45am start. Not sure who was the most bemused: us or those leaving the late night drinking spots of Wantage! A quick trip to the Ridgeway via Hackpen and we were waiting for sunrise before 4.30. It was amazingly busy - not with Solstice waiters but an organised 52 mile Ridgeway walk that had started on Saturday afternoon and was finishing at Barbury Castle. We spotted Chris W's lights coming up from Great Shefford and we all hung around until 4.50 to make absolutely sure that we were not going to get any glimpse of the sun rising, despite a late break in the clouds . Our spirits undampened by the lack of sun, we ventured on through the peace and quite of the early Sunday morning, with the dawn chorus generally being the loudest sounds to be heard. Through Lambourn, Ashbury, Fox Hill, we seemed to arrive quickly at our coffee stop. Who knew that a 24 hour garage on the outskirts of Swindon could produce such good coffee at 6am! A bit of a climb out of Wroughton and into what was for a few of us new territory. We knew we were approaching Avebury because all the laybys were shut and the no parking cones stretched way out of the village. With quite a few strange folk wandering through the village and the Stones packed with solstice revellers we barely paused. A few hairy moments with pedestrians jumping out of hedges and car drivers attempting to overtake on blind bends and we were well into the Marlborough Downs. A stop to allow legs to decramp and those off the front were left wondering where most of us were. Reunited we arrived at Pewsey for an interesting set of paths through and out. Onwards to more familiar territory and Hungerford for breakfast. Most of us had full English in various sizes and managed to cause great confusion with who was having what. With the stop taking longer than expected, a few were starting to run out of time. We said goodbye to Chris W before we reached Great Shefford and Nick and Louis as we started to leave the A338 towards Chain Hill. And then a wonderful swooping decent into Wantage, a cut through to the Market Place and the ride was finished. Over 120km completed before lunch. We saw 3 Wiltshire White Horses and crossed the Ridgeway at least 4 times. A great bunch of riders. In no way could I be said to the be the leader. Everyone took a turn on the front and Chris W had devised a great route that we all really enjoyed. Pictures courtesy of John Tranter can be seen on his facebook page.
Distance: 122.10 km (75.87 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/330190387
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8541253"
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Tue Jun 23rd 2015

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. This ride will be in the MIDDLE of the grade. A little bit longer, but a flat ride at our normal pace. Out through Hanney and then a novel route via Marcham and Tubney to get back to Fyfield (under the A420 on a secret tunnel), from where we take the footbridge back down to Southmoor, Charney Bassett and home. 24 miles in total, but with a number of short cut options if we need to take them.
Riders: Adrian West Andy Belcher Bethany Tranter Carin Tranter Ian Howland John Stamp John Tranter Joy Arthur Sarah Dore Val Smith Riders = 10 Weather: Report: A beautiful summer evening, and a good group to enjoy it with. Apart from a nasty near miss with an idiot BMW driver in Denchworth, all went according to plan until Garford, where Joy very kindly gave us the opportunity to practice puncture repair. This delayed us a little so we opted for the short cut home from Fyfield straight down to Charney Bassett. Definitely more than our fair share of idiot boy racers around this evening, unfortunately. But - a great evening with great company.
Distance: 35.41 km (22.00 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/5233118
Advanced bike handling skills from Bethany
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8550960"
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Tue Jun 23rd 2015

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: John Talbot	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly. This ride will be in the MIDDLE of the grade. This ride will be the annual pilgrimage to Boar's Hill. Expect a ride of 50km but not too taxing.
Riders: Alan Gale Andy Butcher Antony Cockerill Charlotte Ward Chris Walters David Talboys Gary Mellows John Groves John Quinn John Talbot Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Mike Cooke Nicole Pethybridge Phil Ward Richard Pethybridge Steve Wickens Riders = 17 Weather: Report: Sixteen riders set off from Grove including two new riders, welcome guys! We met Andy B at Appleton to make it seventeen. A very pleasant evening with no wind for a change, hooray! A well matched group too so we were going quite quick for a 3* ride as there seemed to be no resistance from the air at all tonight and we were bowling along to Charney Bassett, Appleton and Cumnor. A dash down to Wootton and the one hill of the evening up to Boar's Hill where we stopped to admire the view over to Oxford which was bathed in golden evening sunshine and framed by a hot ~~water~~ air balloon. We flew down Foxcombe Hill and rode swiftly to Marcham where we split into smaller groups for the unavoidable A-road to Frilford before we could turn to Garford. The air started to cool as we headed through West Hanney and Denchworth, but we were still back at Grove just after 8.30pm. A fabulous ride with a very good group of riders and superbly swept by David T. Thanks everyone
Distance: 51.80 km (32.19 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/331505911
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8196222"
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Tue Jun 23rd 2015

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

Leader: Andy Cowan	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours ride at a riding pace in excess of 24km/h (15mph). May be hilly. This ride will be in the MIDDLE of the grade. A hilly 34 miles with plenty of places to wait and catch your breath ! Through Wantage town centre , up Manor Hill regroup at the top to ride together through Great Shefford, up Hungerford Hill under M4 then turning right regroup.Then taking a left hand fork B4100 towards Chilton Foliat. At the B4192 turn right then another right toward Crooked Soley passing Membury airfield and on to Lambourn via B4000 then B4001 New road. After the climbing a nice descent where we regroup at the bottom then taking the next right onto Ickleton Road B4507 into Wantage turning right into Ham Road and back to Grove !
Riders: Andy Cowan Frank Schroer James Pittard Karen Froud Ken Pelton Laura Pittard Louis Hall Nick Stokell Paul Jarvis Peter Cowan Riders = 10 Weather: Report: Well how wonderful to get TEN riders for a 4*.We had the charming ,young, good riders in siblings Laura and James and I was pleased to see Karen again after her debut last week. Thanks to everyone for making this a classic CTC ride. We" skipped" up Manor, bombed on to Great Shefford, up Hungerford Hill, under the M4 before turning into some beautiful countryside on a gorgeous evening.Thanks Jarv for the route and sweeping. Then just on cue, pop. Pete`s turn for the visit of the puncture Gods, but it worked out fine. Frank stayed and they challenged themselves to catch us up, so we set off with Paul on the front to give them a chance and all rode tight on the wheel for a good few miles at a nice relaxed pace before the fast descent into Lambourn. Then the usual grind up to, before the down of Hackpen, where we waited for Pete and Frank(only joking lads)before heading home. Another example as if to prove a point, every ride is different, thanks everyone for your contributions.A cool ride. 600 m climbing
Distance: 56.65 km (35.20 mi)
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8655541"
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Tue Jun 23rd 2015

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: This week we'll take advantage of the longest Tuesday evening of the year for our longest ride of the season, a flat 14-mile ride to Stanford-in-the-Vale . We'll travel out via Charney Bassett and Gainfield, returning along Park Lane to Goosey and Denchworth, all taken at an easy pace to enjoy our surroundings. Our leisurely and sociable 10-mile club 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 about 10 miles at a gentle pace of 8-10 mph, 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.
Riders: Alvaro Rey Barbara Lambers Lorna Swanton Steve Swanton Riders = 4 Weather: Report: This was a thoroughly relaxing ride enjoyed by four 1*regulars on a sunny if cool midsummer's evening. We even put in an extra leg to vist Goosey Green, arriving just as the tractor that had mown the meadows was leaving.
Distance: 24.62 km (15.30 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/5234674
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Tue Jun 23rd 2015

Tuesday Evening Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 15 miles. Knobbly tyres and good lights required. We are keen to welcome new riders and have spare lights available to borrow if you let me know. Dark, cold and wet - we'll ride in any 2. But please let me know if you are coming so I can tell you if I decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
Riders: David Brown Robin Tucker Riders = 2 Weather: Report: Wonderful weather, but only two of us. as it was 2 days after Mountain Mayhem we picked a gentle recovery ride (not!): 22 miles and up and down the Ridgeway 3 times. We went up Lark Hill and down Ice Valley, then up the other side through Bluebell woods and on to tracks that are so much better than they were over the winter. Even 'twisty knarly' was quite smooth although with lots of dips carved by poorly ridden motorbikes. Then up the other side of that and into the sun to the Ginge descent and home.
Distance: 35.41 km (22.00 mi)
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Sat Jun 27th 2015

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	2*

Leader: Glen Savegar	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Monthly 45-55km (30-40 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Might be a struggle for new or irregular riders in winter months. This month we will explore some of the springline villages of the vale, calling off for tea at Britchcombe Farm, which is located just below Dragon Hill. A few climbs, but taken at a leisurely pace to suit the group, with time to enjoy the surroundings. OMH, Denchworth, Goosey, Baulking, Uffington, Woolstone, Knighton, Tea at Britchcombe Farm. Returning via Westcot, Sparsholt, Childrey, Letcombes, Wantage, Lockinge, Lains Barn, OMH. Approx 30.2 miles (48.5 km) Option of a slightly shorter return from the Letcombes to OMH if prefered (total 26.5 miles). We can decide on the day !
Riders: Calum Clark Des Higgs Glen Savegar John Groves Michael Tayler Pauline Clark Val Smith Riders = 7 Weather: Report: A really fine afternoon on the bike with a great group and textbook summer weather for company. The roads seemed blissfully free of traffic today, and even the short run of A417 between Goosey and the Baulking junction remarkably quiet ! Onto Uffington, Woolstone, and the first notable climb of the afternoon to Knighton, followed by a short stretch to tea and our halfway point. Britchcombe Farm is a lovely little tea stop and a rare find in this neck of the woods. Tea was ordered and served swiftly, followed by a convivial 45 minutes or so in the garden with accompanying Bob Dylan, Queen, and Snow Patrol covers courtesy of a young acoustic busker... And so onwards...The homeward journey and an undulating mile or so to Westcot, then onto Sparsholt and Childrey where Des headed for home. One final climb from Childrey hollow onto the winding Letcombes and Wantage where we said bye to John, and then Pauline and Calum at Charlton. And then there were 3...A very pleasant final leg via Larkhill cycle track to Lockinge, another short hill (sorry!) and a well earned descent passing Laines Barn, arriving back to OMH for a little before 5.00 pm. A warm welcome to Pauline on her first ride out with CTC Wantage! Thanks everyone! Glen S
Distance: 48.76 km (30.30 mi)
Gathering Breath, Knighton. The Final Push Before Tea !
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Sun Jun 28th 2015

CTC Oxfordshire Century Ride	3*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 8:00 am	Start Location: Eynsham
Description: Update 23 Jun: Currently expecting 20 riders from across the groups. Tea stop now confirmed as Wyatt's Garden Centre nr Great Rollright. To help with organisation, please let Steve know if you would like to join the ride by Friday. A chance to ride an imperial century (160km), starting at 8am from the Clover Place car park in Eynsham (Grid Ref SP432094) - Google Map. For this year's Century ride, we'll be heading northwards across the Cotswolds into the ironstone country of North Oxfordshire. We'll traverse the Banbury "bumps" into Warwickshire and drop into the Avon valley. Lunch will be taken at Charlecote, just over the road from the entrance to Charlecote Park (NT). There will be an option to ride past Wellesbourne airfield; the last Vulcan bomber is due to fly-past at some time during the day. After some very pleasant rolling countryside in the afternoon, the biggest climb of the day will bring us back up onto the Cotswold Escarpment, where we'll have a well earned rest over tea at Wyatts farm. The final quarter is predominantly downhill, interrupted by a steady haul up to Leafield, before returning to Eynsham via Delly End, North Lee and Freeland. Total distance 102 miles. This will be a led ride at a steady pace of 12-14 mph. Riders are welcome to join us for all or part of the ride (meeting us en route by prior arrangement), making your own century if you want to. Coffee at Cotefield Nurseries Cafe, Bodicote, nr Banbury (arr ~10:00am, 25 miles, SP467375) Lunch at the Bakehouse Cafe, Charlecote Garden Supplies, nr Wellesbourne (arr ~1:15pm, 54 miles, SP265563) Tea at Wyatt's Tea Room, Hill Barn Farm, nr Great Rollright (arr, ~4:15pm, 76 miles, SP313315) Estimated finish ~7:00 to 7:15pm Due to the popularity of this ride, we expect to split into 2 (or even 3) groups. To help with organisation, please let Steve know if you are planning to come by Friday 26 June, and if you would prefer to join a slightly slower group.
Riders: Andy Pixton David Bridge David Green David Talboys James Dawton John Tranter Karen Froud Katherine Boyce Louis Hall Nick Stokell Nicole Pethybridge Peter Hallowell Richard Pethybridge Robin Tucker Steve Swanton Riders = 15 Weather: Report: Not everything quite went to plan! But serendipity played its part on a few occasions and the last 20 miles with superb views and wonderful evening light was just glorious. Overall a great day out with 25 riders completing the full century plus Karen joining us for the northern half. A full report and pictures to come.
Distance: 164.64 km (102.30 mi)
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8666251"
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Tue Jun 30th 2015

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Optional stop at The Fox in Denchworth at the end of the ride. A marginally more testing route tonight. Through the Letcombes and up our favourite pair of little hills: Holborn and Hackpen. Then we carry on down the other side towards Lambourn, take a right back over Seven Barrows, down (mercifully, down) Blowingstone Hill, then also down Kingston Lisle Hill and via Goosey to the pub. 21 miles to the pub, at around 12mph.
Riders: Andy Belcher Bethany Tranter Carin Tranter Des Higgs Ian Howland John Stamp John Tranter Maurice Bawden Mike Bailey Pam Stokell Steve Joyce Tony Clark Val Smith Riders = 13 Weather: Report: Blistering weather - rather too hot for comfort at the start of the ride. But a good group - a particular welcome to two new riders (Pam and Tony) and one returning rider after a few years gap (Mike). We definitely felt the heat on the big climb of Hackpen, but the rest of the ride rolled along very nicely, including the fun descents of Blowingstone and Kingston Lisle Hills. it was great to get to the Fox at Denchworth and see the garden full of parked bikes and contented cyclists!
Distance: 37.01 km (23.00 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/5315991
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8500866"
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Tue Jun 30th 2015

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: Nick Dunton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly. 49.5 km at a riding pace of 20-24km/h. At the tougher end of 3* - hilly but steady climbing for the most part and last 10km pancake flat. Out through Wantage and the Letcombes, over Hackpen and down into Lambourne, over Kingstone Down to Ashbury, then home through Kingston Lisle, Goosey and Denchworth [optional stop at the Fox for the social evening].
Riders: Charlotte Ward Chris Walters David Talboys John Groves Jon Townsin Nick Dunton Riders = 6 Weather: Report: A simply stunning evening with the Vale looking its best. Scorchio to start but soon cooling to a most pleasant temperature. A team of well-matched riders meant we maintained good pace throughout [my computer said average 24.6 kph]. There was a short delay while David repaired a rear-wheel puncture halfway up Hackpin. All enjoyed the new tarmac coming off Hackpin to Lambourne. Kingstone Down was ascended in fine style with Chris taking the KoM points. The minor summits along the Spring Road were fiercely contested. We caught the two-star riders at the junction after Kingston Lisle and Des jumped off the front to join us: is there nothing he won’t do to get to the bar first?
Distance: 49.70 km (30.88 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/users/249792
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/users/249792"
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Tue Jun 30th 2015

Tuesday Evening 4*	4*

Leader: Paul Jarvis	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours ride at a riding pace in excess of 24km/h (15mph). Will be hilly so run at a medium 4 * Pace Amended route as of 28/06/2015 Denchworth ,Goosey ,Uffington, Knighton, Group after climb turning right towards Ashbury Hill turning right on to B4000 towards Shrivenham, Group , taking B4019, turning right towards Coleshill , head towards Faringdon Group at T junction turning right then left towards a descent to Great and Little Coxwell Group at T junction , Fernham ,Shellingford, Goosey and Denchworth . After a hilly one a well earned pint at the optional end of ride stop at The Fox in Denchworth. 35 Miles
Riders: Andy Cowan Andy Pixton Chris Young James Pittard Jason Jones John Quinn Jonty Ward Laura Pittard Nick Stokell Paul Jarvis Phil Stubbings Phil Ward Riders = 12 Report: On the hottest day of the year 4 star lead the way with twelve riders ! Having new blood join us again , ride list excludes Chris Young and if Frank hadn't had to work late we would of managed the full Bakers Dozen !! There was a slight change to the planned route partly due to taking a wrong turn but all worked out well and even with all the planned stops for re grouping , which some where grateful for in the blistering heat we still managed 38 miles in about two hours We started at a even pace with a natural split for safety of other road users after climbing Woolstone Hill we grouped allowing the second group led by Nick giving them a head start and coming together in Shrivenham ready for the next climb followed by another descent and the climb of Coleshill , at Faringdon we all managed to safely cross the 420 and descend to Coxwell , Fernham , Charney Bassett where some riders left for home with a magnificent seven finishing at the Fox at Denchworth for well deserved refreshments
Distance: 61.40 km (38.15 mi)	Ride Details: https://connect.garmin.com/course/10065287
Atop Badbury Clump Bakers dozen 4 * ride
Proposed Route: https://connect.garmin.com/course/10005384"
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Tue Jun 30th 2015

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A few ups and a great descent on our ride this week. We'll head into Wantage along the A338 cyclepath then turn into Charlton and negotiate the estate to reach the start of Sustrans route 544 off Larkhill. We'll follow route 544 into Lockinge and then turn uphill to reach the top of the Lain's Barn cross roads. We'll swoop down into the Vale but instead of turning back to Grove, will turn north to East Hanney. We'll continue to Denchworth through West Hanney. A round trip of about 12 miles back to Grove. Optional stop at The Fox in Denchworth at the end of the ride. Please bring lights if you plan to stop at the pub. Our leisurely and sociable 10-mile club 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 about 10 miles at a gentle pace of 8-10 mph, 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.
Riders: Barbara Lambers Ben Paine Brian Hipwell Clare MacPherson David Paine Edith Hipwell Liz Buckle Lorna Swanton Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Weather: Report: The hottest day of the year so far made for a lovely evening for a gentle ride and a relaxing drink at the Fox afterwards. 8 riders set off from Grove with Clare joining us by the Nelson as we passed by. We stopped to look at the Lockinge fire engine and then decided that we fancied a slightly longer ride with some views, so continued up the road through Lockinge, turning off onto the estate road just beyond the small business park eventually coming out on the Icknield Way just above Ardington. Here we were passed by a group of about 20 young girls cycling up the hill. More to come...
Distance: 19.31 km (12.00 mi)
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Tue Jun 30th 2015

Tuesday Evening Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: David Yearley	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 15 miles. Knobbly tyres and good lights required. We are keen to welcome new riders and have spare lights available to borrow if you let me know. Dark, cold and wet - we'll ride in any 2. But please let me know if you are coming so I can tell you if I decide to cancel due to really bad weather. Optional stop at The Fox in Denchworth at the end of the ride.
Riders: David Brown David Yearley Riders = 2 Report: Just the two of us tonight (yet still managing to fulfil the required quota of Daves per ride) for a quick blast to get to The Fox at Denchworth for dinner and relieving beer.
Distance: 30.00 km (18.64 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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