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Tue Aug 13th 2019
| Tuesday evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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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.Trip out via Stockham, Locks Lane, across to Route 44 to Lockinge, Betterton. Then back via Lanes Barns, before a stunning cut through to West Hanney, before returning via Denchworth. Round about 13 miles. |
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Riders:Carin TranterDiana Whidborne Martyn Wigmore Naomi Merritt Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Riders = 7 Weather: Report:Quirky variation on a theme tonight....Encountered "1 star regulars" who fancied the challenge of 2 star, then other 1 starrers who were open minded. Upshot was that it was decided that the 1 star "group" would tag along with the 2 star - on their route. This worked "well" until we left Grove! Some of the "1 stars" got held up behind cars (yes the cars held the RIDERS up!) and we lost the 2 star group who had sailed off in the distance not to be seen again. Not to be deterred, - it was a glorious evening - we carried on, reaching Baulking. Impromptu decision, due to the time, to "browse" in to the village, before curling back, via Park Lane, Asti Stud and home. The "spur of the moment" change from the billed route seemed to go down well - especially as it was less hilly! PLUS - we went FURTHER, so hats off all round! Thank you all for a lovely relaxed informal ride, and thanks to Steve S for great support. | ||
Distance:26.80 km (16.65 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28328245" | ||
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Tue Aug 13th 2019
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Roger Postbeschild |
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.Another longish evening ride. There are however options to cut short if conditions dictate. A pan flat loop out to Fernham, hopefully with a tailwind back! Please bring lights. |
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Riders:Chris MarchantDavid Bridge David Jackson Des Higgs Gareth Smith Jan McCabe John Groves Julie Haynes Karl Blake Lisa Footner Mike Bailey Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Val Smith Riders = 14 Report:14 two star riders were kind of joined by 7 one star riders, following the same route.The one star group took advantage of some short cuts and got back before us! No mechanicals, no punctures and a good rate of progress, with the promised tail wind home. The event was kicked off by a 'cake' presentation to Karl, on the occasion of his 100th club ride this season, still just behind Des on the leaderboard! | ||
Distance:39.60 km (24.61 mi) | ||
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30774855" | ||
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Written by : Karl Blake Posted on : August 14, 2019 at 9:29 PM |
Cheers Roger |
Tue Aug 13th 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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Tue Aug 13th 2019
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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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. Fingers crossed there will be hills tonight after the last 2 weeks of rain reducing play! It must be surely time to do the full Dragon, down to Uffington via the Springline villages and all the way to the views on White Horse Hill. Then a mellow return via Baulking, Goosey and Denchworth.Secondary ride leader will be revealed..... |
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Riders:Barry StantonChris Bailey Clare Hazell David Talboys Eddie Little James Bosley Jo Little John Tranter Joy Arthur Katherine Boyce LeeAnn Norris Nick Dunton Nicole Pethybridge Paul Bentley Sharon Bedford Riders = 15 Weather: Report:Note to self: just because it's August, a hilly ride and a few weeks since we've needed a second ride leader doesn't mean that you won't need one this week Thanks to John T for leading a second group.With everyone being so bike fit at this end of the season, we went up and down the hills with very little problem. Having a large van follow us up White Horse Hill was interesting! Always good to get a last trip up White Horse Hill as the nights are drawing in. | ||
Distance:43.42 km (26.98 mi) | Ride Details:https://www.strava.com/activities/2616594516 | |
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30771592" | ||
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Tue Aug 13th 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. Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours ride at a riding pace of 25-29km/h (16-18mph). May be hilly. |
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Riders:Frank SchroerGraeme Dowson Jason Jones Pete Wrench Philip Ingles Sian Mitchell Riders = 6 Weather:Report:This being a ride that was originally planned for next week but then rescheduled for this one meant we had a bit more daylight, so as such a loop through Aston was added on the originally planned route.Phil joined us from Gainfield and left us at Stanford. At the turn at the end of Cow Lane just before Denchworth those that started from Wantage took a direct route home and the rest returned to Grove. The daylight started to just disappear by then so this was well timed. | ||
Distance:61.00 km (37.90 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30817728" | ||
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