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Tue Jul 2nd 2019

Tuesday evening 1* Ride	1*

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. Slightly longer 1* ride via Charney Bassett and along the bridleway to Pusey. Return back to Charney and possible extra loop to Lyford Approx 14 miles if we do the Lyford loop.
Riders: Carin Tranter Diana Whidborne John Tranter Laura Horton Nicky Clark Sheena Arnold Susan Holdroyd Tess Evans Riders = 8 Weather: Report: A lovely sunny evening with a breeze gave us a fun ride out to Pusey along the bridleway. A nearly all ladies ride except John came along as back up although we did think we would manage! The bridleway was unexpectedly rather overgrown with many doubting the leader's directions when we dived off into the woods! After the woods came the barley and maize field but we still managed to get through along the tyre tracks left by the tractor. We were on the correct route and made it back to the main road through the lovely village of Pusey. We returned via Charney Bassett and Lyford.
Distance: 22.85 km (14.20 mi)
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Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30405948"
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Tue Jul 2nd 2019

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	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. From Old Mill Hall Grove. Usual route out via Goosey to Baulking. Then avoiding Uffington to go towards Fernham. Back via Shellingford and Hatford then through Stanford-in-the-Vale and along Park Lane to retrace our route back. 20.5 miles. Fairly flat.
Riders: Barry Stanton Des Higgs Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Karl Blake Robert Treadgold (deceased) Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Susie Turnbull Tony Clark Val Smith Riders = 11 Weather: Report: A beautiful evening for a blast through the vale. No mechanicals or incidents to report, just a good ride with good company.
Distance: 32.99 km (20.50 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30398109"
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Tue Jul 2nd 2019

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: Andy Pixton	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. Secondary ride leader is Katherine Boyce There's plenty of daylight for a ride out to Boar's Hill. We'll go out via Fyfield and Eaton, to Wootton, then up The Hill. Weather permitting, there should be a great view of Oxford. Return via Cothill, Marcham, and Garford. 50km.
Riders: Andy Pixton Chris Bailey Clare Hazell David Smith David Talboys Eddie Little James Bosley Jerry Bird Jo Little John Groves Katherine Boyce LeeAnn Norris Nicole Pethybridge Roger Turnbull Ursula Hallam Yvonne Bird Riders = 16 Weather: Report:
Distance: 49.80 km (30.94 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/2498926428
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27768292"
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Tue Jul 2nd 2019

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

Leader: Jason Jones	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. This weeks 4* ride will be about 45 miles or 72km and 2100ft of climbing. We'll start out with Chain hill passing through Farnborough and onto the Ilsley's. We'll then make our way towards Ashbury via Great shefford, heading back to Grove through Uffington.
Riders: Andy Cowan Frank Schroer Jason Jones Peter Cowan Philip Ingles Richard Burnham Vicky Lawson Riders = 7 Weather: Report: Severn riders assembled for tonight's 4* ride and we were fortunate enough to have some lovely sunny weather also. The ride itself was enjoyable, after the first couple of hills were behind us, we had some great country lanes to ride through. A distance of 45 miles and an average speed of 16.8mph.
Distance: 73.00 km (45.36 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30396880"
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Tue Jul 2nd 2019

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 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 David Yearley Michael Zywko Robin Tucker Riders = 4 Report:
Distance: 36.00 km (22.37 mi)
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Thu Jul 4th 2019

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Diana Whidborne	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Social rides up to half day - 32km (20 miles), usually with a cafe stop, at a riding pace of 16-20km/h (10-12mph). Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as it may be cancelled or the start time changed .This week is to the Letcombes towards childrey crossroads and turn left to westcot for coffee stop kindly offered at Lizzies house. After coffee we will go back Childrey, Challow Denchworth. Lizzie would appreciate a contribution of Â£2.50 towards the coffee and cake please.
Riders: Barry Eggby Carin Tranter Des Higgs Diana Whidborne John Groves Karl Blake Lizzie Long Martyn Wigmore Paul Bentley Ron Cutler Stephanie Haddrell Susan Holdroyd Val Smith Riders = 13 Report: A perfect day for cycling great company and sunshine. We headed out to Wantage and through the Letcombes. As we approached Childrey we decided to carry on through Childrey to Westcot rather than turn left at the crossroads. When we arrived at Lizzies for coffee what a delicious spread of cakes and muffins savoury and sweet waiting for us, really fantastic thank you Lizzie, my favourite was the chocolate cake made with red kidney beans. After a long coffee stop with plenty of banter we headed back to childrey, Goosey Denchworth and home.
Distance: 28.97 km (18.00 mi)
Tea/coffee at Lizzie's Lizzie's garden treats!
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Sat Jul 6th 2019

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. We'll head out across to Denchworth, then we'll pass through West Hanney, Southmoor, over the A420 via the bridge. Then we will have a gentle decent passing over the Thames at Newbridge. We'll then turn onto some lovely Quiet lanes, passing through Northmoor, Stanton Harcourt, Yelford, Cote & Aston.Our tea stop will be at Aston Pottery. Once we are all refreshed, we'll make our way onto Bampton, Clanfield & back over the Thames at Radcot. We'll then have the only two climbs of the day, Faringdon & part of Coles Hill. Then we will have a small decent to Great Coxwell, passing back over the A420, then onto Little Coxwell, Fernham, Baulking, Goosey, Denchworth & finally arriving back in Grove for around 13:30hrs. Ride distance = 71.00km / 44.3mi Aston Pottery booked!!
Riders: Barry Eggby Barry Stanton Calum Ferguson Chris Bailey Eddie Little James Bosley Jo Little John Groves Jon Townsin Julie Haynes Nick Dunton Roger Turnbull Sharon Bedford Susie Turnbull Yvonne Bird Riders = 15 Weather: Report: A very nice turn-out of 15 riders for this half day ride with perfect riding conditions! We decided to split into 2 groups for safety purposes. Team Eddie. Thanks to Jon T for sweeping for me. Team Jo. Thanks to Jo for leading, to Yvonne for sweeping. The first half of the ride was very enjoyable & incident free. As usual Aston Pottery served up excellent drinks & cakes!! On the second half of the ride Sharron accidentally missed the Great Coxwell turn resulting in her riding the full length of Coles Hill The leader Jo had to chase Sharron down eventually catching her up at the other end of Coles Hill Jo's Strava recorded an impressive 37.8mph for that section of the ride!! It was very nice to see Roger & some of the other riders in my group stretching there legs along Baulking Lane. A fun day with good company!!
Distance: 71.00 km (44.12 mi)
A quick photo at Great Coxwell Barn 3* ride.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30390848"
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Written by : Sharon

Posted on : July 11, 2019 at 10:44 PM

Apologies for all those who had to wait for me. Iâ€™ll try and pay attention next time!

Tue Jul 9th 2019

Tuesday evening 1* Ride	1*

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. This week we will head out to Sparsholt. A ride of approximately 14 miles with one climb. We will head out via Downsview Road, Badger Drive, Stockham, East Challow, & Childrey to Sparsholt; back via Childrey bridleway to West Challow and Denchworth.
Riders: Diana Whidborne Martyn Wigmore Michael Tayler Naomi Merritt Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 5 Report: What a beautiful evening! We started out with just 4 and thankfully picked up Naomi along Brereton Drive. We made a relatively a quick escape to the country out via the new estate the canal footpath and Stockham to the bridleway at East Challow. Here we took a leisurely ride avoiding the pot holes which had caught Martyn out at the weekend, and were treated to a culinary interlude as we learnt from Martyn how to pickle walnuts! From here we went on to Childrey and Sparsholt Church our original destination.... we then had a brief discussion as to whether we should extend the ride and visit Westcott and come back into Sparsholt via the spring line...being a daring bunch it was decided that going 'off piste' would be fun and so we did! We said a quick Hi to Lizzie as we passed her reputable cafe, and found the road down to Sparsholt Church was very pleasant and in good condition. We returned as planned through Childrey with a stop for chat by the pond and the obligatory 1* selfie... thanks Martyn! It was then plain sailing through West Challow Denchworth and home. A lovely evening with great company.
Distance: 16.09 km (10.00 mi)
Quick stop at the pond
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Tue Jul 9th 2019

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. Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. I think it's about time we went out and conquered Uffington White Horse Hill. It really has to be done at least once in the 2* Tuesday season and I feel the time is right. So - direct routing via Goosey and Baulking to Uffington, through the village and up the big hill - as simple as that! The views from the top are glorious and the remarkable scenery on the way up past Dragon Hill is stunning. So tell yourself that a few minutes effort will be well worthwhile. After the glorious descent, probably the same direct route back. Around 20 miles. Go on - you know you want to!
Riders: Carin Tranter Des Higgs John Tranter Julie Haynes Karl Blake Lorna Swanton Robert Treadgold (deceased) Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Tess Evans Tim Parr Val Smith Riders = 12 Weather: Report: This was the BIG ONE for the 2* group. Always hard to know who will be brave enough to give it a go - quite a few, as it turned out! Well done to everyone for taking the challenge. The route out was straightforward and the Hill loomed ever larger as we got closer (I don't think that helps...) After the warm up climb out of the village (which didn't seem to trouble anyone much), we all set off up the main climb past Dragon Hill. Frankly, everyone smashed it! Great efforts, big smiles at the top and some good photos. Even the car drivers who followed us up got into the spirit of the thing and offered to take a group photo. The descent was fun as always and we set a good pace back across the Vale. Thanks to all for great company and a great effort.
Distance: 35.41 km (22.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/37032655
2* triumph on Uffington White Horse Hill 2* triumph on Uffington White Horse Hill 2* triumph on Uffington White Horse Hill 2* triumph on Uffington White Horse Hill 2* triumph on Uffington White Horse Hill 2* triumph on Uffington White Horse Hill 2* triumph on Uffington White Horse Hill 2* triumph on Uffington White Horse Hill 2* triumph on Uffington White Horse Hill 2* triumph on Uffington White Horse Hill 2* triumph on Uffington White Horse Hill 2* triumph on Uffington White Horse Hill 2* triumph on Uffington White Horse Hill 2* triumph on Uffington White Horse Hill
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14617815"
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Tue Jul 9th 2019

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: Jo Little	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. Secondary ride leader is... Eddie Little This ride will head out through the Letcombes and up Hackpen Hill before going down Sheepdrove road and ending up in Lambourn. We'll then take the road towards Kingston Lisle, then go through Goosey and Denchworth before ending up in Grove. As always we will regroup at the top of hills. If the weather is good we should be rewarded with some good views. 41.6 km/26 miles.
Riders: Barry Stanton Chris Bailey Clare Hazell David Talboys Eddie Little James Bosley Jo Little John Groves LeeAnn Norris Nick Dunton Roger Postbeschild Roger Turnbull Susie Turnbull Yvonne Bird Riders = 14 Weather: Report: Fourteen riders met up and we decided to stay as one group. The weather was warm and sunny and the views were lovely. Just a small mechanical for Clare - who was riding clipped in for the first time. Everyone was soon up Hackpen and we then used Sheepdrove to get to Lambourn before returning via Seven Barrows and Kingston Lisle. Everyone enjoyed the ride and thank you for your company. Thank you to Eddie for sweeping.
Distance: 41.84 km (26.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30448428"
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Tue Jul 9th 2019

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

Leader: Nick Fisher	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.
Riders: Andy Cowan Frank Schroer Neil Townsend Nick Fisher Pete Wrench Riders = 5 Report:
Distance: 69.00 km (42.87 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30455860"
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Tue Jul 9th 2019

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 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 Jason Jones Robin Tucker Riders = 3 Report:
Distance: 33.00 km (20.51 mi)
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Thu Jul 11th 2019

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Social rides up to half day - 32km (20 miles), usually with a cafe stop, at a riding pace of 16-20km/h (10-12mph). Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as it may be cancelled or the start time changed. We are riding out to Q Gardens for coffee, via Denchworth to Hanney, over the A338 to Steventon, up the hill to our coffee stop. Return along Featherbed Lane and through East Hendred to the track and lanes to Wantage and Grove. Only one major hill, approx. 20 miles.
Riders: Barry Stanton Carin Tranter David Bridge Des Higgs Diana Whidborne John Groves Karl Blake Lizzie Long Martyn Wigmore Paul Bentley Roger Postbeschild Ron Cutler Val Smith Riders = 13 Weather: Report: Another lovely day for a bike ride. Everybody kept together well and all enjoyed a reverse route to a ride they have done a few times before. Thank you for sweeping Roger and thank you for your company.
Distance: 32.19 km (20.00 mi)
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Sat Jul 13th 2019

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Eddie Little	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. We'll head out through Standford in the Vale, then we'll pass through Littleworth, Thrupp, over The River Thames at Radcot, then passing through the villages of Clanfield, Bampton & Aston. Aston Pottery will be where we will be stopping for our elevenses. I have reserved outside seating for us! The second leg of the ride will head out through Old Shifford & Great Brook. Then we will pass back over The River Thames at Buckland Marsh. We then have our only climb of the day Buckland Hill. Then we'll pass on through the villages of Buckland, Charney Bassett arriving back in Grove for around 13:30hrs. Ride Distance. 57.3km/35.6mi.
Riders: Barry Stanton David Talboys Des Higgs Eddie Little Karl Blake LeeAnn Norris Lorna Swanton Nick Portsmouth Paul Bentley Roger Postbeschild Steve Swanton Val Smith Riders = 12 Weather: Report: A very nice group of 12 riders met at OMH for this half day ride, yet again we had perfect riding conditions! We split the group on the busy roads,A417/A420 for safety purposes. The first half of the ride was very enjoyable & incident free. We arrived at Aston Pottery for around 11:20am, nice & quite with a few other cyclists also enjoying elevenses. As usual excellent service, drinks & cakes.!! The second half of the ride brought some lovely quiet lanes to cycle along, Old Shifford & Great Brook. Buckland Hill was our only hill of the day which everyone managed extremely well. As we arrived at the top of Buckland Hill the sound of a muntjac barking could be heard very close by, very similar to a Fox, which I thought it was, but Barry corrected me on that! Thank you to David for sweeping & to Roger, Steve & Nick for helping with secondary leading on certain points of the ride. A very well disciplined group & great company.
Distance: 57.03 km (35.44 mi)
2* photo at Aston Pottery. 2* at the top of Buckland Hill 2* Saturday ride 2* tea stop at Aston Pottery
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30526032"
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Sun Jul 14th 2019

Easy on A Sunday Morning Off Road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Wantage Market Place
Description: Regular off-road rides for 2018 we are toning these down and keeping them closer to Wantage. Free parking at The Beacon, and meet at Wantage Market Place, by King Alfred.
Riders: Barry Baker James Bosley Robin Tucker Riders = 3 Report: Just three of us out today, with Barry and James proving to be 'Easy on a Sunday' regulars. Although, after pootling out to Letcombe, an ascent of Gramp's Hill probably does not qualify as easy - but you have to get up to The Ridgeway somehow! Once at the top, we set a southbound course, undulating our way to Sheepdrove, then turning left. The trails were dry, and thankfully the grass had been cut back so we could see where we were putting our wheels. At Eastbury, James and I arrived slightly ahead of Barry and swung left and waited for him. We didn't spot him whizz straight by just behind us. After a few minutes without sign, we retraced our route to look for him - but of course, there was nothing to be seen. It was a few minutes before we established contact by text message and realised that if we had stayed in the same place we would have found each other already. Reunited (and it feels so good) we continued on our way, up and down passing many fields full of wild flowers and humming with the noise of birds and insects. We worked our way across to Whatcombe Farm and enjoyed the descent, where the speed humps are shaped to push you gently in to the air. Then it was north to Fawley, Farnborough and a short stint on the B4494 before a run down Jolly Green Giant and Goddards Brook - and back to Wantage. Glad to say we arrived back with all 3 of us present - and grinning!
Distance: 32.19 km (20.00 mi)
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Tue Jul 16th 2019

Tuesday evening 1* Ride	1*

Leader: Steve Boreham	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. Gentle figure of 8 - via Denchworth to Goosey, then across to West Hanney, before curling up and round to Lyford, Denchworth and back to Grove. Around 12 miles.
Riders: Alvaro Rey Cath Hopkins Jason Hopkins Lewis Hopkins Owen Hopkins Steve Boreham Riders = 6 Weather: Report: Glorious evening! Only surprise - that not more riders turned up! A select but very grand little gathering if six of us - consisting of the Hopkins family, plus two "Honorary Hopkins" for the evening. As it was warm, took it gently fitting the ride billing - naturally. Regular stops for breathers including outside the pub in Denchworth (tempting?). Then Goosey Green to admire the lovely setting of the village. Next stop - outside the church in Lyford. Seemed to be a few cars moving around - first just thought it was people arriving home etc - but no - it was a treasure hunt! If they were searching for cyclists they found us... Group photo kindly taken by Jason (to be added!) of the motley crew outside Lyford Church, before we escaped the rush hour traffic, moving round via the Southmoor Road to West Hanney, and back to Grove around 8.30. Well done to Lewis and Owen for sterling efforts - and no problem with the distance! Thanks to all for making it so easy.
Distance: 23.17 km (14.40 mi)
Tuesday 1* taking a breather at Lyford church
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Tue Jul 16th 2019

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Steve Swanton	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). Not likely to be very hilly. Something slightly different tonight, heading up to Scutchamer's Knob on the Ridgeway. This round bank now surrounded by trees is the remains of an iron age round barrow that became the shire moot during the Middle Ages. Out via Charlton and route 544 we'll take the Ginge Farm track to the East Hendred road and then turn uphill to climb steadily to the Ridgeway. After some exploration, we'll descend to East Hendred, and then take a metalled path across to West Hendred. We'll climb back up to Ginge and then return to Grove via Betterton, Ardington and Lains Barn. Some steady climbing and three long descents all in 18 miles.
Riders: Carin Tranter Des Higgs John Tranter Julie Haynes Karl Blake Lorna Swanton Roger Postbeschild Sarah Bowen Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Val Smith Riders = 11 Weather: Report: Report and possibly a pic or two to come.
Distance: 28.32 km (17.60 mi)
2* taking the track from Ginge to the Hendred road 2* taking the track from Ginge to the Hendred road 2* ride in search of the Knob 2* admiring the view from the Ridgeway 2* ride having found Scutchamer Knob
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12871465"
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Tue Jul 16th 2019

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. Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly. We're all so fit at this end of the season, a hilly number seems in keeping Up to Brightwalton via Letcombe Regis and Chaddleworth, Down to Catmore and over to West Ilsley before finishing with the wonderful descent of Chain Hill. You're guaranteed not to be last up the hills and we regroup after hills. Secondary ride leader is TBC
Riders: Chris Bailey Eddie Little Graeme Dowson James Bosley Jo Little John Groves Katherine Boyce LeeAnn Norris Nick Dunton Paul Bentley Sharon Bedford Riders = 11 Weather: Report: What a glorious evening to pop up to the Downs! Spectacular views, chasing hares, red kites and lots of hills - you couldn't ask for more! Thanks to Lee Ann, I didn't manage to take Paul out from a prat fall Not quiet the welcome he was expecting on his return to evening rides! Thanks also for everyone waiting for me at the top of the hills - it is a good thing that the perfect weather and views were such a great payback for all the hill effort!
Distance: 42.80 km (26.59 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/2541092932
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30487634"
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Tue Jul 16th 2019

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

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. Weekly 2 hours ride at a riding pace of 25-29km/h (16-18mph). Will be hilly. Heading for the clumps - plenty of possibilities to shorten the route at the last part if we're up against time.
Riders: Andy Cowan Frank Schroer Paul Jarvis Pete Wrench Philip Ingles Richard Burnham Riders = 6 Weather: Report: Picked up Phil on the way after Denchworth, Paul left us near Harwell, Phil went down to Lain's barn and the rest of us diverted to Wantage for beverages at the King's Arms with the off-road riders. Top evening with nice weather and some roads we don't tend to ride on that often (re)visited
Distance: 66.00 km (41.01 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30487895"
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Tue Jul 16th 2019

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 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 David Yearley Robin Tucker Steve Legate Riders = 4 Report:
Distance: 34.80 km (21.62 mi)
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Thu Jul 18th 2019

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Diana Whidborne	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Social rides up to half day - 32km (20 miles), usually with a cafe stop, at a riding pace of 16-20km/h (10-12mph). Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as it may be cancelled or the start time changed. I plan to head to Kingston Bagpuize coffee at Millets. My thought is to go Denchworth Charney Bassett taking a left turn to Kingston Bagpuize this will cut out Southmoor, the return from Millets is through Fyfield Wick and a left turn to Hanney and home. Lizzie has ridden this route recently and found a track between the Charney Road and the Hanney Road that goes through Newhouse Farm Buildings it could be a short cut? I will check this out with Des and Roger as i think they have knowledge of that area.
Riders: Barry Eggby Carin Tranter David Bridge Des Higgs Diana Whidborne Eve Thornton John Groves Karl Blake Lizzie Long Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 11 Report: After the over night rain we had a lovely sunny ride out to Millets. When planning this route I had hoped Eve would join us and she did, also Barry from the same area, a good distance to travel before starting the ride always nice to see you both. A quiet ride through the villages apart from a few over head displays from the Red Arrows and other planes practising for the weekend airshow. After coffee we left Eve and returned to Grove via Hanney. I hoped i didn't rush too much but I was aware that a couple of people wanted to get back to go on to Bill Flockton Funeral.
Distance: 28.97 km (18.00 mi)
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Written by : Lizzie Long

Posted on : July 19, 2019 at 2:53 PM

According to my Garmin the average speed was 11.9.

Thu Jul 18th 2019

Committee Meeting

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 7:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description:
Riders: Diana Whidborne Jo Little John Tranter Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Report:
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Sat Jul 20th 2019

1* Saturday Half Day Ride	1*

Leader: Diana Whidborne	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. With the start of the school holidays and the start of harvest i thought it would be fun to cycle in a loop from Grove, Charney Bassett, Pusey, Stanford in the Vale for tea or ice creams , Goosey and home, and see if we can spot any Combines working. UPDATE 20/7/19 The weather looks good for this afternoon although too wet for combing. I have checked with the tea stop at Stanford and they will be open.
Riders: Des Higgs Diana Whidborne Eve Thornton John Groves Karl Blake Martyn Wigmore Michael Tayler Roger Postbeschild Steve Boreham Susan Holdroyd Riders = 10 Report: A very sociable afternoons ride.
Distance: 24.94 km (15.50 mi)
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Sun Jul 21st 2019

Regular Wantage Ride - OXFORD SPECIAL	3*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: 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. 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 for lunch at the Butchers Arms pub. Suitably refreshed, we pass the house with a shark in the roof and drop down Headington Hill right into the heart of Oxford for a bit of light tourism / tourist dodging. Then we head north to Wolvercote, round Port Meadow to Botley and Cumnor, followed by a gentle run home via Fyfield and Standford in the Vale (with a potential shop stop if, for example, ice creams are called for by then).
Riders: Clare Hazell Des Higgs Jo Little John Tranter Julie Haynes Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Riders = 7 Weather: Report: A grand day out with a nice group. We enjoyed being pushed along by the tailwind all the way to Garsington, got the first hill there out of the way and then enjoyed the views from the ridge road along to Wheatley. The big climb up Old Road was undeniably testing, but worth it for the remarkable link through the bridleway at the top provides to Shotover Park. From there it was a quick zoom down into Headington for an excellent lunch stop at the Butchers Arms. Suitably fortified, we goggled at the great shark and then enjoyed the big descent into Oxford proper. Touristic opportunities followed as we wound through the centre, including photo bombing some wedding photos and getting tangled up in the Little Clarendon Street street fair. We were soon traversing Port Meadow and conquering Cumnor Hill, the final climb of the day. Then it was just a niggling headwind section back - by mutual consent we allowed ourselves a short cut over the footbridge to Southmoor and home via Charney Bassett. Thanks to all for a grand day out!
Distance: 88.51 km (55.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/37551008
2* peloton reaches Toot Baldon, on the way to Oxford 2* peloton reaches Toot Baldon, on the way to Oxford 2* peloton reaches Toot Baldon, on the way to Oxford 2* lunch at the Butcher's Arms, Headington 2* ride checking out the Headington shark Oxford ride touristification Oxford ride touristification Oxford ride tangled up with the Little Clarendon St street fair
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30545919"
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Tue Jul 23rd 2019

Tuesday evening 1* Ride	1*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: *UPPER BRIDGING RIDE* This is the second of our Bridging Ride series designed to help those who would like to progress to the next level of cycling. As such it will be ridden at the higher end of the pace range. 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. More or less a repeat of a ride done a few weeks ago (but we might tweak the pace a bit if everyone is up for it). We go along the separated bike track to Wantage, around Charlton and then along the track to Lockinge. We skirt around the south of Ardington, spot the rhinoceros (long story), drop down to Ardington proper and then conquer the small climb up to the main road before the glorious descent past Lains Barn and back into Grove via the newly surfaced bike track past Williams. Just 10 miles with a couple of very minor climbs,
Riders: Carin Tranter David Jackson Diana Whidborne Martyn Wigmore Stephanie Haddrell Susan Holdroyd Riders = 6 Report: A lovely evening for a ride round the beautiful villages of Lockinge and Ardington with great company! Thanks to Martin for sweeping. We stopped to admire Best mate, and the rhinocerous, and enjoyed the splendid views on our way!
Distance: 16.09 km (10.00 mi)
Stopped off to say hello to Best Mate.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30586473"
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Tue Jul 23rd 2019

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. WEATHER UPDATE, Tuesday lunchtime Clearly, it's going to be HOT, HOT, HOT this evening! Let's see how it feels at the start and who is in the group, but at the moment I am thinking about cutting out the main climb and dropping down into Childrey instead. *UPPER BRIDGING RIDE* This is the second of our Bridging Ride series designed to help those who would like to progress to the next level of cycling. As such it will be ridden at the higher end of the pace range. Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. This will be high end 2* in two ways - a little bit faster on the average speed and a little bit of a hill in Hackpen! But - it will still be fun, promise... Out via the edge of Wantage and the Letcombes, we climb Hackpen and then immediately drop down to Sparsholt and the run along to Kingston Lisle. We have another nice descent then before the final run back through Goosey and Denchworth.
Riders: Des Higgs John Groves John Tranter Joy Arthur Julie Haynes Karen Townsin Karl Blake Lisa Footner Michael Tayler Robert Treadgold (deceased) Roger Postbeschild Sarah Bowen Steve Swanton Val Smith Riders = 14 Weather: Report: Fairly obviously, it was HOT! Good group though, energised by the leader's decision not to do Hackpen Hill. All the rest of the route was fine though - Holborn Hill polished off nicely and then all enjoyed the big swoop down from Kingston Lisle. Thanks to all for your company!
Distance: 28.97 km (18.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/37721694
2* breather after Holborn Hill - hot! 2* breather after Holborn Hill - hot!
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20775450"
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Tue Jul 23rd 2019

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

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. *UPPER BRIDGING RIDE* This is the second of our Bridging Ride series designed to help those who would like to progress to the next level of cycling. As such it will be ridden at the higher end of the pace range. If you like climbing, this is for you! Blowingstone Hill is one of our classic climbs and acts as the centrepiece for this ride at the higher end of the range. Often run in a clockwise loop, this ride takes the opposite direction so we'll be going up Blowingstone rather than down it! A fast trip out through the vale will take us to the first climb to Kingston Lisle from where (after a brief breath) we'll head up the Blowingstone climb. Once regrouped at the top we'll be rewarded by a lovely descent into Lambourn and a longish climb back over the Ridgeway and back via the Letcombes. Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly. Secondary Ride Leader TBA
Riders: Chris Bailey David Talboys Eddie Little Jane John Jerry Bird Jon Townsin Karen Froud Katherine Boyce Paul Bentley Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 11 Weather: Report: At 33 degrees Blowingstone wasn't everyone's cup of tea but then again Blowingstone isn't everyone's cup of tea full stop! The eleven galant riders who took up the challenge did so magnificently and the drop down towards Lambourn seemed an excellent reward for their effort. The long climb back up to the top of Hackpen Hill suited some very well and I even managed to carry on a conversation during the slog! The air was positively cooling by the time we got into the Letcombes and as riders began to peel off homeward I think we all had a pretty good evening's exercise Thanks to Jane for sweeping and Eddie for being ready to take up the secondary ride leader's mantle. Luckily a combination of heat and climbing meant that wasn't necessary
Distance: 37.00 km (22.99 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/37638559
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30594113"
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Written by : Eddie Little

Posted on : July 24, 2019 at 9:36 PM

As I was one of the the riders to peel off at Wantage, Thankyou Jon. A nice ride & well worth the effort!!!

Tue Jul 23rd 2019

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

Leader: Peter Cowan	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. Shorter than recent weeks, aiming to be a gentler pace too. The objective will be to keep a nice airflow over ourselves in the HOT weather.
Riders: Graeme Dowson Louis Hall Peter Cowan Riders = 3 Weather: Report: A very warm evening saw the return of Louis and the debut of Graeme in 4*. As advertised, a mellower affair this week due to the heat. A flat 50km with only 2 rises of note (Faringdon & Fernham). BOTH water bottles were duly consumed throughout the ride. We spotted LOTS of other cyclists out in the Vale, which was nice to see.
Distance: 50.00 km (31.07 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30570523"
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Tue Jul 23rd 2019

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 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 Robin Tucker Riders = 2 Report:
Distance: 37.00 km (22.99 mi)
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Thu Jul 25th 2019

Daytime 1* Thursday Family Ride	1*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Social Family ride of approximately 9 miles. This ride is planned for for young riders and their parents/guardians. There will be experienced riders on hand to support and deal with any mechanical problems.We will take the ride nice and slowly and stop regularly to ensure everyone is happy. Please meet at Old Mill Hall Grove at 10.15am to allow time to collect consent forms and check safety. We will leave via Brereton Drive, head out to Denchworth visiting Lyford and Charney Bassett before returning to Grove.
Riders: Carin Tranter Cath Hopkins Chloe Legate Des Higgs Diana Whidborne Jaigar Pagna Disso Jasielle Pagna Disso Jessie Pagna Disso Karl Blake Laura Legate Lewis Hopkins Martyn Wigmore Matthew Legate Natasha Legate Owen Hopkins Rachel Legate Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Steve Legate Val Smith Riders = 20 Report: Having heard the forecast and had a few riders cry off it was a surprise to welcome 3 families on today's ride! Laura and Steve Legate with their children Matthew, (who Laura informed me snoozed on the journey out), Chloe, Natasha and Rachel, as well as Cath Hopkins with Owen and Lewis who are becoming regular 1* riders. It was also lovely to welcome Jaigar Pagna Disso and her daughters Jessi and Jasielle. It was great to have so many Thursday morning regulars to support the ride, as with 20 riders in total we were able to split the group into three to include each family with a leader and sweep. We took the regular 1* route out to Denchworth leaving via the estate and Brereton Drive. Regular stops were necessary in the heat today to take on water and ensure that all riders were happy. From Denchworth we headed to Lyford and made a welcome stop under the trees outside the Church for some light snacks (Thanks Des for the sweets !) and a drink. From here we headed to Charney Basset for a stop on the green and the obligatory team photo. Des and Karl took a group who wanted to go a little faster including Natasha, Rachel , Lewis and Owen, whilst the rest of us enjoyed a more sedate ride back via Denchworth to Grove. Well done to all who braved the elements today a fantastic effort! Special mentions to Chloe who tackled the bridge unaided today both ways, to Jessie and Jasielle for completing their first club ride, and to Des Higgs for completing his 100th ride this season!
Distance: 15.29 km (9.50 mi)
Charney green
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Written by : John Tranter

Posted on : July 26, 2019 at 12:24 PM

Brilliant effort! I am really pleased that it was so popular despite the heatwave. Well done!

Sat Jul 27th 2019

2* Saturday Half Day Ride - OXFORD SPECIAL	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 1:00 pm	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. This is a very special 2* ride which is different to the Oxford route I have used in recent months but goes back to a route we used a few years ago. We head out via Charney Bassett and cross the A420 on the nifty Southmoor footbridge. Then we follow the quiet road parallel to the A420 all the way to Cumnor and swoop down Cumnor Hill to the edge of Oxford. From there we cut through the Botley estate, find a secret underpass on the A34, take the back tracks to the river and then take the tow path more or less into the centre of town. We then fight through the tourists to my very own St Cross College for a VIP coffee stop. You can only get in if you are a friend of the Bursar, with catering from the fine cafes of St Giles. Talking of tourism, we will have a photo opportunity under the Bridge of Sighs before more fun as we follow the river path to the east, to Kennington and Sunningwell. Finally, we head for home via Tubney and Fyfield. At just over 40 miles, it is a long ride for an afternoon, but we have a few short cut options in the final section which we can use if necessary. I don't expect to be back before 5.30pm. Having said that, there are very few hills and we will stick to a steady 2* pace.
Riders: John Tranter Julie Haynes Roger Postbeschild Sarah Bowen Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Val Smith Riders = 7 Weather: Report: Distinctly variable weather forecasts through the week, ranging from perfect to apocalyptic. In the end, it was a bit grey and we had a few drizzly moments, but nothing to worry about - just lots of switching between clothing options! It was a nice evenly matched group and we made good time to Cumnor before the fun really started. All the cunning tracks and short cuts worked well and we arrived at St Cross College a little ahead of schedule (although fortunately not so early that the Bursar risked embarrassment clashing with a graduation ceremony). Lorna S joined us to for coffee, which was a nice bonus. We managed to successfully fight through the tourists to the river, and the towpath was nice and quiet all the way to Iffley Lock before we branched off to Kennington. There was some gentle climbing to Sunningwell and the sometimes busier roads were quiet across to Tubney. One tunnel and some impressive limbo riding later, and we were back on familiar roads heading for home. Great fun with a great group!
Distance: 65.98 km (41.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/37810939
On the Thames/Isis towpath amongst the College boat houses View from Botley across the dreaming spires VIP lunch stop at St Cross College Start of the Oxford ride - "are we sure we want to do this?" On the Thames/Isis towpath amongst the College boat houses Attempting to explain the wacky world of bumps rowing...
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30536479"
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Tue Jul 30th 2019

Tuesday evening 1* Ride	1*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	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. ADVERSE WEATHER RIDE AMENDMENT A decision is due around 17.30 about riding tonight in view of forecast thunderstorms. If proceeding, we will join John's lower bridging two star ride which is a flat loop out to Southmoor. Please see Facebook page for updates. The led ride will end at The Fox, Denchworth. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS, especially if you plan to stop at The Fox. RIDE AMALGAMATED WITH 2 STAR WHERE RIDER STATS WILL BE LISTED
Riders: Riders = 0 Report: Amalgamated with 2 star ride due to adverse weather.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12819041"
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Tue Jul 30th 2019

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. WEATHER UPDATE, 5.30pm The ride is ON, but we will plan to amalgamate with any 3* or 1* riders who want to join us to do a single ride as published below. *LOWER BRIDGING RIDE* This is the second of our Bridging Ride series designed to help those who would like to progress to the next level of cycling. As such it will be ridden at the lower end of the pace range. Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Optional sociable stop at The Fox, Denchworth after the ride. A nice mellow loop around the north Vale for this one. Out via Denchworth to West Hanney, up to Southmoor, back via Charney Bassett. 16 miles, flat - a good little extra test for 1* riders and a relaxing pre-pub ride for 2* riders.
Riders: Carin Tranter John Tranter Martyn Wigmore Roger Postbeschild Sarah Bowen Tess Evans Riders = 6 Weather: Report: Truly terrible weather forecast - surely no-one would come out? Wrong, as usual! A good group set off more in hope than anticipation of not being totally drowned. A bit of rain in the first few minutes reinforced this view. But - then it cleared and we got lucky! It turned out to be a slightly breezy but very pleasant run around the north Vale. We made good time, kept to a respectable 2* pace and got to the pub in good time. It was very clear that the 3* and off-road groups had indeed got drenched - we were indeed the lucky ones.
Distance: 27.36 km (17.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/37948030
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12819041"
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Tue Jul 30th 2019

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. *LOWER BRIDGING RIDE* This is the second of our Bridging Ride series designed to help those who would like to progress to the next level of cycling. As such it will be ridden at the lower end of the pace range. So a meander along the foothills of the Downs: few small hills, but nothing compared to recent weeks. Taking the East Challow route to Letcombe, allows us to test the newly tarmacked Windmill Hill descent and starting the return at Uffington and coming back via Hatford and Charney Bassett. I'll be stopping at the pub, but there is generally some returning to Grove. Secondary ride leader will be confirmed later Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly. Optional sociable stop at The Fox, Denchworth after the ride.
Riders: Chris Bailey David Talboys James Bosley Katherine Boyce Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 6 Weather: Report: So the wind had blown and the rain fallen most of the day. Much toing and froing between ride leaders and as 2 and 3 stars don't go fast enough to be dangerous on water strewn roads, the decision was to go ahead with the rides. And boy did we think we had made the right decision as the sun shone in the early evening. I even considered whether or not I needed sun cream . With 6 of us, we didn't join forces with the 1&2 star combined rides, instead opting to go ahead with the planned ride. Bit of a rain shower as we left Grove to head towards Challow, nothing much. The real rain started as we left Letcombe Regis - having come down a partially mended, gravel strewn Windmill Hill. The rain got more and more forceful. Monsoon like. When we got to Childrey, I paused to ensure that no one objected to cutting the ride short and going straight to the pub using the shortest bit of the A417 possible. We fully expected the 2* ride to be waiting for us but by some miracle they did their full ride with barely a drop of rain :0 . Even the pub were surprised by the number of cyclists who had turned out, probably a good job that not all of us were dripping wet!
Distance: 23.89 km (14.84 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/2591143915
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30669488"
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Tue Jul 30th 2019

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

Leader:

Paul Jarvis

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.

***LOWER BRIDGING RIDE***
Due to the forecast off heavy rain and thunder with the roads already being water logged I have decided to cancel tonight's 4* ride

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Tue Jul 30th 2019

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 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. Optional sociable stop at The Fox, Denchworth after the ride.
Riders: David Brown David Yearley Robin Tucker Steve Legate Riders = 4 Report: What a fabulously wet and windy ride! Youâ€™ve got to be dedicated to your sport to love this kind of ride, but the rewards are well worth it.
Distance: 31.00 km (19.26 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