Past Rides
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Tue May 14th 2019
| Tuesday evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Stephanie Haddrell |
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. A route of approximately 12 miles out to Charney Bassett back via Lyford and Denchworth. |
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Riders:Clare SparrowDiana Whidborne Jason Hopkins Lewis Hopkins Martyn Wigmore Naomi Merritt Owen Hopkins Sheena Arnold Stephanie Haddrell Susan Holdroyd Riders = 10 Weather: Report:A beautiful evening ride with 10 riders out in total - welcome to Claire. It was a very leisurely ride to accommodate new riders and it was lovely to be joined by some younger riders who did very well - great ride Owen and Louis!It was an idyllic evening with little wind, beautiful sunshine and amazing views. We stopped to appreciate the green at Charney, the Church and village pond at Lyford, and also the cotswold stone dovecote-Thanks Martin for pointing this one out! | ||
Distance:19.31 km (12.00 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13479324" | ||
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Tue May 14th 2019
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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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 week we will explore the lanes and villages to the east of Wantage. We'll take advantage of the bike track from Grove to Wantage before heading out on the track to Ginge and across to East Hanney. Back down Steventon Hill, across Cow Common to Hanney, Denchworth and home. 19 miles / 30km |
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Riders:Carin TranterChris Marchant Des Higgs Gareth Smith Jan McCabe John Tranter Julie Haynes Karl Blake Michael Tayler Mila Yearley Robert Treadgold Steve Boreham Tim Parr Val Smith Riders = 14 Weather:Report:What a glorious evening! Perfect spring weather. A great group gathered and the route was handled very well. Beautiful conditions and great countryside all around.Thanks to all for your company - it was a fun evening! | ||
Distance:30.58 km (19.00 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/trips/34691110 | |
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7955611" | ||
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Tue May 14th 2019
| Tuesday Evening Off Road Ride | 2* |
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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 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. |
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Distance:26.20 km (16.28 mi) | ||
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Tue May 14th 2019
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Jon Townsin |
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. A flat loop around the vale. Expect this to be at the upper pace range for three star in view of the absence of climbing! Please bring and use lights. 44km. |
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Riders:Barry StantonChris Bailey Clare Hazell David Jackson David Talboys Eddie Little Graeme Dowson James Bosley Jane John Jo Little John Groves Jon Townsin Karen Froud Katherine Boyce Kirsten Smith Lee Ann Norris Mike Cooke Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 19 Weather:Report:What an evening for a bike ride - well, at least 19 riders, ready for a thrash around the vale thought so !!We split into two groups, thanks to Kath for leading the second group, and headed off for a beautiful and pacey ride through mainly quiet lanes. Despite me asking several times, no-one seemed to want to go slower, so we completed the ride at the top of 3* pace and got back in good light. The road closure at the 'Volunteer bridge' caused the only lozenge of cars on the way into Denchford and the 2* group gave us a good target to aim for on the way back to Grove. The second group arrived five minutes later with no calamities to tell  Thanks to Eddie for sweeping the first group and Kath, if you could let me know who swept for you, I'll add them in too. | ||
Distance:44.00 km (27.34 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/trips/34720610 | |
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29954077" | ||
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Tue May 14th 2019
| Tuesday Evening 4* Ride | 4* |
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Leader:Frank Schroer |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours ride at a riding pace of 25-29km/h (16-18mph). May be hilly. Don't forget to take lights for the last part |
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Riders:Andy CowanFrank Schroer Jason Jones Jerry Bird Nick Fisher Paul Jarvis Peter Cowan Phil Ward Philip Ingles Richard Burnham Vicky Lawson Riders = 11 Weather: Report:Could have been a record turn-out of 11 for a 4 star ride with one new(ish) rider Vicky braving an otherwise 'lad' (?) dominated ride.Almost everyone took a turn into the headwind on the way out and once past the Farmoor reservoir (a direction not many Tuesday night rides seem to head to somehow?) we soon had the wind behind us. In quick succession there was a GPS reading error by the ride leader followed by what turned out to be a bridleway that I accidentally seem to have included in the route in trying to avoid riding on the A415 as much as possible. A quick map check got us back on the route soon enough and onto the 'little Holland' section near the Thames with some quiet lanes (with unfortunately still a few cars on the opposite direction). Phil W had left us by then as he preferred to have dinner with some other group of cyclists (!) This was a flat ride so far but we went up the only hill of significance of the day at Buckland. From there the group graduallly dispersed with some of us heading to the Fox in Denchworth for a pint or 2. | ||
Distance:63.00 km (39.15 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29913009" | ||
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- 1* - Suitable for irregular, social, beginner or family riders, pace will match the slower riders. Not hilly or long. Expect rides up to 3 hours. Gentle exercise.
- 2* - Suitable for regular riders who prefer to cover some distance but at a more relaxed pace. Likely to be half-day rides. Solid exercise.
- 3* - Suitable for experienced riders, may be hilly, long, quick, or any combination! Likely to be half or full-day rides. Challenging exercise.
- 4* - Suitable for athletic riders who can ride safely above the 3* standard. Quick rides for the fit.
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