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Sat Nov 3rd 2018

3* Saturday Half Day Ride	3*

Leader: Eddie Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Half day ride (60-70km / 38-45 miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Likely to visit distant destinations. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely This will be a nice flat & simple ride, cycling through some lovely villages, & quite lanes, enjoying views of the River Thames. We will stop at Aston Pottery for a Tea Stop. I have made Aston Pottery aware that we will be stopping for refreshments!! Ride Distance, 35.7 Miles. Please remember your lock & your lights!ðŸš´ðŸš´â€â™€ï¸ðŸ˜€
Riders: David Talboys Des Higgs Eddie Little Jane John Jenny Gower John Groves Jon Townsin Karl Blake Katherine Boyce Nick Dunton Paul Bentley Pete Wrench Philip Blampied Roger Turnbull Sharon Bedford Susie Turnbull Terry Penn Yvonne Bird Riders = 18 Weather: Report: A superb turn out for this ride, a total of eighteen riders! Welcome to Philip Blampied on his first half day ride with the club. We decided to split the ride into two groups for safety purposes. Jane kindly offered to lead the second group, with Jon T & Roger sweeping. Thanks guys for all your help. The roads between Grove & Aston were fairly quiet. Unfortunately Sharon had a small tumble & was unable to complete the ride, thankfully Sharon is ok!! Thanks to Kath for looking after Sharon, much appreciated! Aston Pottery was a welcome sight, we all enjoyed a hot drink & some delicious cakes. On the second half of the ride, Janes Garmin didn't want to work, thanks to Susie for her help with route guidance for Jane, further en route Janes Garmin decided to behave! We had a strong nagging head wind on our return journey, which made it hard cycling. As we left Littleworth we had a small stretch of the A420 to cycle along, which was simply executed in groups of three,with out incident! From Denchworth, Nick left us too head back home, while the rest of us headed for Grove arriving at 13:20hrs. May I say what a friendly & well disciplined group you all were I look forward too riding with you all on future rides! Thanks Guys
Distance: 57.00 km (35.42 mi)
3* Hendred riders. 3* ride departing Grove. Tea at Aston Pottery. Tea stop at Aston Pottery. Enjoying tea & cake at Aston Pottery. Kath & Terry. Itâ€™s nearly Christmas! Which one shall I have?
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28841637"
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Tue Nov 6th 2018

Tuesday Evening Off Road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
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 two. 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: Bruce Winney Jason Jones Robin Tucker Riders = 3 Weather: Report: Out to Letcombe, up Gramps Hill, then back to Chain Hill, over to Farnborough, Lands End, down to Betterton and back to the pub.
Distance: 25.75 km (16.00 mi)
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Thu Nov 8th 2018

Daytime 1* Ride Series	1*

Leader: Martyn Wigmore	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Social rides up to 24km (15 miles), usually with a cafe stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as it may be cancelled or the start time changed. Our planned route for this week is to Wantage then out to Lockinge, Betterton and a stop for coffee in Ardington before returning to Grove via Lanes Barn 9.2 miles.
Riders: Carin Tranter David Bridge Diana Whidborne Julie Haynes Lizzie Long Lorna Swanton Martyn Wigmore Roger Postbeschild Riders = 8 Report: Road surfaces damp with significant patches of fallen autumn leaves. Road between Lockinge and Betterton has recently been repaired with some quite abrasive tarmac and loose chippings. Very busy traffic at the point where we crossed from Park Road onto the cycle path past Williams.
Distance: 14.81 km (9.20 mi)
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Sat Nov 10th 2018

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Susie Turnbull	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), 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. from Grove following usual route to Letcombe, up 2 hills to the top Of Hackpen. Down to Lambourn, along the Lambourn valley to Eastbury, and then a loop back to Lambourn for coffee. After coffee to towards Hackpen and then left fork down Blowingstone. Then back through the Vale. Quite a few hills but we will them slowly and always wait at the top to regroup. There's an option to shorten the ride if its very wet!
Riders: David Bridge Des Higgs Eddie Little Julie Haynes Karl Blake Nick Portsmouth Roger Postbeschild Roger Turnbull Steve Swanton Susie Turnbull Riders = 10 Weather: Report: We set off in sunshine following the planned route up and down hills to Lamborn. Then a loop down to Eastbury, up to Baydon and back to Lamborn for much needed coffee and cake. Steve joined us there and sadly the rain arrived at the same time. It was pouring when we left so we decided to change the route and return via Hackpen and Grove as quickly as possible. So the ride was about 6 miles shorter than planned. Thanks to everyone for their good humor and company!
Distance: 46.67 km (29.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28893102"
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Sat Nov 10th 2018

Saturday Off Road Ride	2*

Leader:	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Wantage Market Place
Description: Off-road ride for those who like their rides bumpy and (sometimes) muddy on second Saturday mornings. The rides will be about 20 miles, mostly off-road, and aim to finish in time for a late lunch (whether together or heading for home). We adjust the ride to suit the riders and the weather, but in general the terrain will be rough, so a mountain-bike in good condition and with knobbly tyres is recommended.
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Tue Nov 13th 2018

Tuesday Evening Off Road Ride	2*

Leader: David Yearley	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
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 two. 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 Yearley Riders = 1 Report:
Distance: 20.00 km (12.43 mi)
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Wed Nov 14th 2018

Turbo Training

Leader: Phil Ward	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Indoor training session of 1 hour duration, comprising warm up, workout and warm down. Instructions and playlist from leader.
Riders: David Talboys Des Higgs Jane John John Hibberd Karen Townsin Karl Blake Katherine Boyce Phil Ward Richard Saunders Sara Ward Sheryl Hibberd Yvonne Bird Riders = 12 Report: Cycling gymnastics at its finest, a dozen of us negotiated a set of re-balancing routines aimed at stabilising the 5 point base from which we interact with our bicycles. Spin ups and a pyramid provided a framework within which to test new found techniques to lay down some serious work efficiently and provided some VO2 stimulus. Great efforts and application folks - rest up well
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Thu Nov 15th 2018

Daytime 1* Ride Series	1*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Social rides up to 24km (15 miles), usually with a cafe stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as it may be cancelled or the start time changed. A gentle loop north to Southmoor, coffee on return to Grove at Cornerstone.
Riders: David Bridge Diana Whidborne Geoff Neill John Groves Lorna Swanton Martyn Wigmore Roger Postbeschild Riders = 7 Report: Seven riders today, a slightly longer ride but a flat route to compensate. Cornerstone Cafe very welcoming. An average speed of 18.7kph so slightly above pace but a very capable group and great company.
Distance: 27.00 km (16.78 mi)
A most important part of Thursday rides - coffee!
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28894752"
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Sat Nov 17th 2018

1* Saturday Half Day Ride	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 1:00 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 slightly longer and undulating ride this month in preparation for this year's Mince Pie Ride. After an exploration of the new developments north of Stockham, we'll cut through Naldertown en route to the Letcombes to climb Holborn Hill. After a rest, we'll descend into Childrey and head along the Springline as far as Britchcombe Farm, before dropping into Uffington. After refreshments at the Fox and Hounds we'll return to Grove on the flat through Baulking, Goosey and Denchworth. A round trip of about 21 miles. We should be back before sunset, but please bring lights in case of delays or for your journey home.
Riders: Carin Tranter David Bridge Diana Whidborne John Groves John Tranter Julie Haynes Lizzie Long Lorna Swanton Louise Moggach Maeve Moggach Marielle Moggach Martin Hook Martyn Wigmore Nick Portsmouth Nigel Richardson Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Riders = 18 Weather: Report: Fantastic turnout of 18 riders on what was a beautifully sunny winter afternoon. A warm welcome to Nigel on his first ride with us. Fuller report to come...
Distance: 34.12 km (21.20 mi)
Bright sunshine at the top of Holborn Hill, 1* 17 Nov18
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28920187"
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Sun Nov 18th 2018

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Katherine Boyce	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Wantage Market Place
Description: Monthly 80-100km (50-65 miles) all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing almost inevitable. All-day touring ride (80-100km / 50-65 miles), lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing almost inevitable. A ride to Burford, hilly in the morning, with a flatish ride home (well it is if you don't count the hills to Minster Lovell and up to Buckland!). There are plenty of places for cut-offs if the weather turns inclement. We'll just have a stop for lunch - we need the light at this time of year - probably in Lynwoods, Burford, so you'll need to bring snacks along as lunch will be over half way. Don't forget to bring lights, just in case
Riders: Andy Pixton Des Higgs Eddie Little Jo Little John Tranter Joy Arthur Karl Blake Katherine Boyce Nicole Pethybridge Paul Bentley Phil Ward Richard Pethybridge Sara Ward Yvonne Bird Riders = 14 Weather: Report: There'll be less than half a dozen on a November all day ride I thought - was I wrong The sun brought the numbers out! We had a very slow start, ten to 11 and we still weren't at Faringdon. A couple of mechanicals caused delays, do think we should create a club position of bike mechanic extraordinaire just for Karl . Then we had the glorious swoop down the wide road to Lechlade and we started to make up some time. I started to relax too soon - there had been a very bad accident in the lanes west of Lechlade and some cyclists advised us to deviate as nothing could get through ahead. As if by magic, the Royal Navy navigator on the ride (who didn't have the route on his GPS), worked out where we needed to go . Think if we have a club mechanic, we should also have club navigator role for Richard as well . The hills got shorter and steeper and we knew we were in the Cotswolds, the Windrush Valley didn't fail to delight and then we were in Burford. An extremely busy Burford, Hufkins allowed us to use their courtyard and we sat outside and ate lunch. Would have been slightly better if the sun had reached the courtyard but no one complained and it made for a short lunch. The penultimate hill coming out of Minster Lovell was quickly summitted and before we knew it, we were back on familiar territory and home before tea. Thank you to everyone that contributed to such a great ride, makes leading a piece of cake with a group like you
Distance: 91.16 km (56.64 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/1979304658
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26483797?beta=false"
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Written by : Phil

Posted on : November 18, 2018 at 4:25 PM

Great ride lead and route Kath, much enjoyed & home in time for tea by the fire too - result :-)

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Written by : John Tranter

Posted on : November 22, 2018 at 8:23 PM

A really excellent ride - thanks for great leading!

Mon Nov 19th 2018

Committee Meeting

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 7:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description:
Riders: Diana Whidborne Jo Little John Tranter Jon Townsin Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Riders = 8 Report:
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Tue Nov 20th 2018

Tuesday Evening Off Road Ride	2*

Leader: David Yearley	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
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 two. 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: Bruce Winney David Yearley Michael Zywko Riders = 3 Report:
Distance: 25.75 km (16.00 mi)
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Wed Nov 21st 2018

Turbo Training

Leader: Jane John	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Indoor training session of 1 hour duration, comprising warm up, workout and warm down. Instructions and playlist from leader.
Riders: Barry Stanton David Talboys Eddie Little Jane John Jo Little John Hibberd Karen Townsin Karl Blake Katherine Boyce Paul Bentley Sheryl Hibberd Yvonne Bird Riders = 12 Report: Trainer Speed Pyramid Focus on higher cadence/speed intervals above lactic threshold A good session with more of my dubious music choices...
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Thu Nov 22nd 2018

Daytime 1* Ride Series	1*

Leader: Carin Tranter	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Social rides up to 24km (15 miles), usually with a cafe stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as it may be cancelled or the start time changed. Loop through Denchworth, to A417 turn off to West Challow, up to Childrey, track back towards East Challow and Wantage. Coffee in Wantage. Return into the back of Charlton and onto the bike track to Grove and return through Grove to OMH. Approximately 12 miles.
Riders: Carin Tranter Des Higgs Diana Whidborne Karl Blake Lizzie Long Lorna Swanton Martin Hook Martyn Wigmore Riders = 8 Weather: Report: Successful ride despite the cold. Exciting moment as we stopped at Challow Marsh railway bridge where there were lots of train spotters. We waited for the steam train Union of South Africa, an interesting spectacle! Very nice coffee stop at the Buzz cafe in Wantage.
Distance: 19.31 km (12.00 mi)
The steam train Union of South Africa seen on today's ride
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Sat Nov 24th 2018

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Jan McCabe	Start Time: 12:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: NOTE: 12:30 pm start time, aim to be back before dark, but please ensure youhave lights incase we are late or poor visibility. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), 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. At just over 25 miles, a shorter than normal half day ride on Saturday, heading west through KingstonLisle anf Uffington and on to Farmer Gows for a coffee stop, depending on what weather is like and how much daylight there is and how we are feeling, I might possibly add a few extra miles on after the coffee stop.
Riders: Amanda Seddon David Bridge David Jackson Des Higgs Eddie Little Jan McCabe John Tranter Karl Blake Nick Portsmouth Nigel Hughes Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Riders = 12 Report: A leisurely ride out to Farmer Gows and back, it was a dull November afternoon, but the morning's rain had disappeared and it wasn't too cold. A gentle paced ride, with just one hill, we arrived at Farmer Gow's just as the kids birthday party group was leaving, the refreshements here are limited (hot drinks and a few pre packed cakes to choose from), but its conveniently placed and seldom busy, so met our requirements. After Tea Des and Karl left us, and the rest of us continued through Shellingford, Gainfield and Charney to retrn to Grove around 3:30pm
Distance: 42.00 km (26.10 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28953055"
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Tue Nov 27th 2018

Tuesday Evening Off Road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Still on - the rain should stop just in time! 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 two. 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 Nigel Richardson Robin Tucker Riders = 3 Report: It rained all day, but fortunately stopped about an hour before we rode. So we went up to the Ridgeway, over to Harwell throught the woods and back on NCN 544 to the pub. One of those where I thought it would be bad, but it was goood!
Distance: 24.14 km (15.00 mi)
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Wed Nov 28th 2018

Turbo Training

Leader: Katherine Boyce	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Indoor training session of 1 hour duration, comprising warm up, workout and warm down. Instructions and playlist from leader.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Barry Stanton David Talboys Des Higgs Jane John John Hibberd Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Karl Blake Katherine Boyce LeeAnn Norris Paul Bentley Sheryl Hibberd Riders = 13 Report: The new headset and PA are great, not just so everyone can hear what's going on but also pure entertainment value. The laughter ensuing from their use, distracted us from legs not impressed with an endurance session.
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Thu Nov 29th 2018

RIDE CANCELLED - Daytime 1* Ride Series	1*

Leader: Diana Whidborne	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - This ride is cancelled due to high winds this morning - Social rides up to 24km (15 miles), usually with a cafe stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as it may be cancelled or the start time changed. Heading out through Denchworth and the Hanneys to Steventon to try out the new bakery for coffee and cakes. Then we'll decide how everyone is feeling and either retrace steps or head across to East Hendred for the back way home. Quite a long one this week - approx 15 miles or a bit more for the Hendred option.
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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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