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Tuesday evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Carin Tranter |
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 week there is a slightly longer ride on offer of about 14 miles to Stanford in the Vale. Hardly any hills though! We go out via Denchworth, Charney Bassett and Gainfield and return via Park Lane, Asti stud and Denchworth. |
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Riders:Carin TranterCath Hopkins Clare Sparrow Diana Whidborne Jason Hopkins Lewis Hopkins Lorna Swanton Martyn Wigmore Naomi Merritt Owen Hopkins Susan Holdroyd Riders = 11 Weather:Report:A very pleasant ride at a relaxed pace. The weather was kind with evening sunshine despite the showers earlier in the day. Good to see 11 riders out including the whole Hopkins family | ||
Distance:22.53 km (14.00 mi) | ||
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Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Gareth Smith |
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. Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). We will go out via the Letcombes and head up Hacken Hill - with a recovery/regroup stop at the top. The 1* ride is a bit longer this week so we can offer the different (hillier) 2* option. We return via the B4001 from Childrey to the A417 then via Goosey. There is an extra loop back to Denchworth making the total distance 17.7 miles. |
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Riders:David JacksonDes Higgs Gareth Smith John Tranter Karl Blake Mike Bailey Robert Treadgold (deceased) Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Steve Boreham Susie Turnbull Tony Clark Val Smith Riders = 13 Report:The weather forecast was not very promising, but this turned out to be a dry ride with good visibility from the slopes of the downs and the top of Hackpen Hill by Sparsholt Firs where we met up with Mike Bailey. | ||
Distance:28.49 km (17.70 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30166128" | ||
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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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Riders:Bruce WinneyChris Gray David Brown David Yearley Jason Jones Robin Tucker Riders = 6 Report: | ||
Distance:35.41 km (22.00 mi) | ||
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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. Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly.Tonights ride takes us south over Chain Hill toward Farnborough and West Ilsley. Then back via Brightwalton Manor Road to Grove. This is a hilly ride with nearly 500m of climbing in 38 km. N.B. If the rain continues I will re-plan the ride to make it more manageable - either way please bring your lights! Secondary ride leader is Eddie Little |
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Riders:Barry StantonChris Bailey David Talboys Eddie Little Graeme Dowson James Bosley Jane John Jon Townsin Joy Arthur Karen Froud Kirsten Smith LeeAnn Norris Nicole Pethybridge Roger Turnbull Riders = 14 Weather:Report:Whether it was the threat of rain or the promise of 500m of climbing we'll never know but 14 riders set out to scale the mountainous region to the south of Wantage. Barry sadly left us early on (was it because I didn't answer your text?!. Fortunately our numbers were swelled by Karen joining us at the top of Chain Hill.The weather was absolutely fantastic and the descent into West Illsey was beautiful. And the hills kept coming ... Up to Catmore and then Brightwalton and on to Wooley and finally back up the 338 to a splendid 'whoop' down Manor Road. Thanks to all for braving the climbing and to Eddie for sweeping and Roger for taking the last stretch home. | ||
Distance:38.50 km (23.92 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30128454?fbclid=IwAR3k1WomvBLTgwJ1ff-HJpS1pQGNdHTUMQoayEjsDg3enr65xex5b-Hb_k0" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 4* Ride | 4* |
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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. Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours ride at a riding pace of 25-29km/h (16-18mph). May be hilly. |
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Riders:Andy CowanFrank Schroer Paul Jarvis Riders = 3 Report: | ||
Distance:65.00 km (40.39 mi) | ||
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