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Tue Dec 1st 2020

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Karen Townsin	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: On Line
Description: A virtual turbo workout of up to an hour including warm up, workout and warm down. You will need your own turbo set up, a computer/laptop/mobile device and Zoom version 5 installed on your device. This is a pre-bookable event. To book a place text your name to Karen Townsin 07768066413, no earlier than 9:00 on the Wednesday before. You will receive confirmation including the link to the virtual meeting.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Jan McCabe Jane John Jon Townsin Karen Townsin LeeAnn Norris Lisa Footner Yvonne Bird Riders = 8 Report: The Flying Shorties made a return this week and wow did we work! Sprint rest sprint rest sprint rest and like that...
Flying shorties turbo training
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Thu Dec 3rd 2020

- Daytime 2* Thursday Ride Flat ride around the vale	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A flat wet route is on for those who fancy it...10 am meet OMH. Coffee at Stanford in the Vale 😊🚲 - Sociable rides from 24km-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 16-19km (10-12 miles) per hour. Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Friday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained.
Riders: Des Higgs Karl Blake Lizzie Hardingham Patrick O'Leary Stephanie Haddrell Terry Ryland Riders = 6 Report: Looking at the weather we decided that White Horse Challenge was a little ambitious, heavy rain and winds not ideal! With much suprise 6 riders braved the elements, Steph, Lizzie, Des, Karl, Terry and Patrick; mad as a box of frogs!! So we had a lovely flat ride out from OMH via Denchworth, Goosey, Baulking, Fernham, and Shellingford to Stanford for coffee. How pleased were we that the cafe was suitably transformed to accomodate cold and wet cyclists inside! Suitably refreshed we headed back home via Park Lane, Goosey and Denchworth. A lovely ride and so great to be with such lovely company.
Distance: 33.15 km (20.60 mi)
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Thu Dec 3rd 2020

RIDE CANCELLED - Cycle and Meet Up

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 11:00 am	Start Location: Childrey Stores
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - - This is an event where a destination (usually a cafe) and time is set and riders make their own way to meet with friends to enjoy a socially distanced coffee and chat. This is not a led ride. N.B. The start time above is the time scheduled for meeting at the venue. Make your own way there and back as you wish. Meet up at the Childrey Stores for coffee and cake at approx 11.00.
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Sat Dec 5th 2020

White Horse Cycle Challenge 2*	2*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 11:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Friday 4/12: Upgrading to 2* - still some places available. A chance to tackle the White Horse Challenge in a relaxed 2* group. This is a pre-bookable ride limited to six riders. To book a place, please text your name to Steve before 8pm on Friday. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained - if there is sufficient demand we may be able to organise a second group. We'll follow the route used for the new route sheet, out along the Springline through East Challow, Childrey, Sparsholt and Westcot before attempting the climb. Everyone can take the climb at their own pace (on two wheels or two feet) and enjoy the unfolding view across the manger and the vale as you near the top. We'll regroup for socially-distanced photos and refreshments at the top. Please bring our own mince pie and mulled wine (or alternative snack and warming tipple) and something to sit on (insulated mat or plastic bag) if necessary. We'll descend to Woolstone and return to Grove on the flat via Ufffington, Baulking and Goosey. Giving that the weather forecast for Friday is looking wintery, I'm going for a slightly later start at 11am to allow the best chance of warmth and any lingering frost/ice to clear. Wrap up warm! Expecting to be back in Grove between 1:30 and 2pm.
Riders: Gerry Jones Jan McCabe Nick Portsmouth Steve Swanton Riders = 4 Weather: Report: Who would have thought we'd have such a bright, sunny and clear day after all the mist and drizzle of the last week? Perfect for taking on the challenge of White Horse Hill. Just 4 of us on the first club ride after the second lockdown but it was nice to be riding in a small group again. Jan joined us at the start, having already completed an early morning ascent, making this her ninth in a week! We followed the route as planned. The sunshine had brought people out and the bridleway from East Challow to Childrey was busy with walkers, dog-walkers and cyclists, whom we had to pass with care. After negotiating the U-bend before Britchcombe Farm we came across the local hunt, out in force with their hounds, crossing a field towards the road. Two mounted huntsman were in the road to slow down on-coming traffic. Although we stopped briefly to catch our breath before the climb, we did not linger with the hounds approaching! Soon we were on the hill, each of us taking it at our own pace. We could see two cyclists ahead of us and soon a third came rushing down (I recognised Paul Bentley). Just before the top, it was a surprise to meet Steph and David, on foot, who had come to meet us - and with hot mince pies to boot! At the top we discovered we had been following Yvonne and Jerry and a few minutes later Phil, Sara and Caroline arrived too. So while keeping our distances, it was very nice to see familiar faces. Photos were taken and we enjoyed the wonderful views while eating mince pies and sipping our drinks. Then all too quickly it was time to descend. Arriving in Woolstone, we encountered another huntsman on horseback - slightly unnervingly cracking a whip to control a hound in front of him. Having passed cautiously, we had a very pleasant but uneventful ride back to Grove thereafter, arriving just after 1:30pm. Thanks everyone for your company and to Steph and David for the hot mince pies. Congratulations to Gerry on his first White Hill ascent and best of luck to Jan as she continues her daily challenge over the coming week.
Distance: 32.67 km (20.30 mi)
Sunny views of the Downs ahead Enjoying the views from the Challow to Childrey track Stunning view from the top of White Horse Hill A White Horse from White Horse Hill Relaxing at the top of White Horse Hill Socially-distanced mince pies
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34595333"
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Sun Dec 6th 2020

White Horse Cycle Challenge, 2*	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: 2*Ride Leaving OMH out to Denchworth and on to West Challow via footpath to Childrey, on Leaving to Sparsholt Westcot, along the springline to Dragon Hill ..... Down to Woolstone Uffington and home via Baulking, Goosey and Denchworth .
Riders: David Jackson Des Higgs Karl Blake Lizzie Hardingham Stephanie Haddrell Terry Ryland Riders = 6 Report: The ride had been moved from Thursday due to heavy showers and wind, and we chose Sunday as.. it was supposed to be the better day of the weekend! Still no dazzling sunshine, winds or rain were just perfect for a hard climb! We met at OMH full of anticipation and a little trepidation, Des, Karl, David and myself with our two new riders Terry and Lizzie. Heading out to Challow via Denchworth we rode along the footpath to Childrey which was a little muddy although thankfully quiet. As we headed on through Sparsholt and Westcott up to the springline all were in great spirits, that is until I gave my pre hill brief; ' it will be tough use your gears and change down early, take your time!, Des and Karl will advise re gear change; Des 'an e bike would be good' or Karl you can always roll back down, or walk!. Des...'Make sure you shout if you are going to stop!' So fully briefed and prepared we tackled the spring line with grace and finesse. The hill loomed although thankfully we couldn't see all of it. David went up first to keep warm and we didnt see him until he was poised with camera at the top. Lizzie and I took it slowly and helped it each up the hill; the temptation to stop and admire the view over the manger was not too great as we couldn't see it, ..and so we carried on up to be greeted by David with camera poised! terry was next up and so good to see him. Unfortunately Des had a technical at the foot of the hill and together he and Karl made their way up braving the elements and showing their tenacity. So very grateful to see Chris at the top with gorgeous home made mince pies and mulled wine which was amazing! As we were taking stock we spied Patrick climbing the Hill Great Job Patrick! the ride back , via Uffington Baulking and Goosey, was a breeze and it was so good to be able to ride with the group of great club members!
Distance: 35.89 km (22.30 mi)
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Tue Dec 8th 2020

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Karen Townsin	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: On Line
Description: A virtual turbo workout of up to an hour including warm up, workout and warm down. You will need your own turbo set up, a computer/laptop/mobile device and Zoom version 5 installed on your device. This is a pre-bookable event. To book a place text your name to Karen Townsin 07768066413, no earlier than 9:00 on the Wednesday before. You will receive confirmation including the link to the virtual meeting.
Riders: Jan McCabe Jane John Jon Townsin Karen Townsin LeeAnn Norris Lisa Footner Yvonne Bird Riders = 7 Report: A festive feel to tonight's turbo and a series of hill climbs as is fitting during the White Horse Hill Cycle Challenge. Apart from super fit Jan, I think we were all working in Zone 4 - the 'feeling somewhat uncomfortable' level of exertion - but made the 3 minute out of saddle effort. Well done everyone
Festive Virtual Turbo Hill Workout
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Tue Dec 8th 2020

Off Road Tuesday Evening Mince Pie Ride	2*

Leader: Richard Pethybridge	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: In support of the club's Mince Pie Ride initiative, this week's Tuesday night MTB ride will be to White Horse Hill and back, but off-road. So far there are two takers, which means four spaces are left. Anyone wanting to join the ride will need some good lights and a sense of humour, along with a willingness to get muddy! If you want to come please text me on 07875 456521 (the number above is Nicole's!). Probable route is below.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34801970"
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Thu Dec 10th 2020

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride to Childrey via Fawler Hill	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Sociable rides from 24km-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 16-19km (10-12 miles) per hour. Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Friday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. Leaving OMH at 10.30 ride out to Childrey for coffee at 11.30 ish. Out via Denchworth Goosey and Fawler Hill and Kingston Lisle to Childrey. Return route to be determined by the weather!.
Riders: David Bridge Des Higgs Ernie Trimble Karl Blake Patrick O'Leary Terry Ryland Riders = 6 Weather: Report: A very good bunch of riders on a very leisurely ride. Everybody handled Fawler Hill with great confidence. (Most had already successfully tackled the White Horse Challenge). We stopped at the bottom to take in the stone circle on the left (circa 2019) so not such an ancient monument! We carried on through Westcot and Sparsholt to the cafe at Childrey, where we were well looked after with hot coffee and a cake if required. Here we met Paul and John and had a long chat about bikes. David departed earlier than the rest as he needed to get home. All in all a good ride, good company, no mechanical incidents and the only weather was some fine drizzle. However we all noticed that it seemed to get colder as we returned through Denchworth and Grove. Thank you one and all.
Distance: 31.70 km (19.70 mi)
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Thu Dec 10th 2020

Cycle and Meet Up

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 11:30 am	Start Location: Childrey Stores
Description: This is an event where a destination (usually a cafe) and time is set and riders make their own way to meet with friends to enjoy a socially distanced coffee and chat. This is not a led ride. N.B. The start time above is the time scheduled for meeting at the venue. Make your own way there and back as you wish. Meet up with the main ride group at Childrey Stores at approx 11.30.
Riders: John Groves Paul Bentley Riders = 2 Report:
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Sat Dec 12th 2020

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: John Tranter	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. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Sunday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. This is a 42 km ride out across the vale to climb the White Horse, enjoy the view and head back to Grove.
Riders: Chris Gray Dan Rolfe Eddie Little John Tranter Riders = 4 Weather: Report: A lovely day for a ride. Perfect visibility and just a little wind from the southwest. It was a nice group, and we set off around the Vale in good spirits. Sadly, from Shellingford to Fernham we found ourselves on something resembling a motorway with ludicrous amounts of traffic in both directions and a very nasty close pass which came very close to being disastrous. It later transpired that the A420 was shut and this was clearly the primary diversion route. So we modified the route to head straight across to Uffington and fortunately peace descended once again. The great Hill loomed (as it does) but everyone tackled it very well and we had a triumphant reunion at the top (plus a few mince pies). The descent was fun and we had a great tailwind assisted return to Grove. Thanks to all for great company.
Distance: 43.45 km (27.00 mi)
2* ride up Uffington White Horse Hill 2* ride up Uffington White Horse Hill 2* ride up Uffington White Horse Hill 2* ride up Uffington White Horse Hill 2* ride up Uffington White Horse Hill 2* ride up Uffington White Horse Hill
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34796565"
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Sun Dec 13th 2020

The White Horse Cycle Challenge, 28 Nov - 13 Dec

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: TBC	Start Location: Uffington White Horse Hill
Description: For nearly 20 years, Cycling UK Wantage has organised a festive fund-raising event supporting Whizz-Kidz, the children’s mobility charity: the Annual Mince Pie Ride to White Horse Hill. Sadly this year, the normal arrangements will not be possible, but the urge to challenge ourselves before Christmas and support Whizz-Kidz remains. So, we are pleased to present the White Horse Cycle Challenge: We challenge individual riders to climb the great Hill at a time of their choosing between 28 November and 13 December (on their own, in a household group or with one friend or small group in line with social distancing guidelines in place at the time), take a selfie or photo at the top for proof, get extra respect for taking their own mince pie up there and raise money for Whizz-Kids. Our target is to see 100 riders complete the challenge. We have set up a donations page, here: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/whitehorsecyclechallenge and would welcome donations to support the efforts of all riders, whether from riders themselves, their family or friends. The event is open to all to who enjoy a cycling challenge. We have contacted all the local cycling clubs. To help non regular or non-local cyclists give it a go, we are working on a route sheet from Grove and Wantage to White Horse Hill and back. Watch this space! We ask participants to post their photos on the club Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cyclingukwantage or to send by email to: info@cyclingukwantage.org.uk This address can also be used for enquires about the event. Take care, keep safe and enjoy the challenge!
Riders: Amanda Seddon Andy Child Barry Gillott Carin Tranter Caroline Yorston Chris Gray Chris Higgs Christine Ellis Clare Hazell Dan Rolfe Dave Martin David Bridge David Green David Jackson David Smith Des Higgs Eddie Little Gareth Smith Gerry Jones Harry Kenyon-Slaney Hugo Pile James Bosley James Dawton Jan McCabe Jane John Jay Read Jenny Gower Jerry Bird John Rowland John Tranter Jon Townsin Joy Arthur Karen Townsin Karl Blake Katherine Boyce Kevin Sanders LeeAnn Norris Lisa Footner Lizzie Hardingham Martin Casey Martyn Wigmore Neil Townsend Nick Portsmouth Nick Stokell Nicole Pethybridge Patrick O'Leary Paul Bentley Paul Jarvis Pauline Casey Peter Cowan Philippa Kendall Richard Pethybridge Roger Postbeschild Sally Bensoussis Sarah Bowen Sharon Bedford Simon Atkin Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Terry Penn Terry Ryland Ursula Hallam Val Smith Yvonne Bird Riders = 64 Report:
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Tue Dec 15th 2020

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Karen Townsin	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: On Line
Description: A virtual turbo workout of up to an hour including warm up, workout and warm down. You will need your own turbo set up, a computer/laptop/mobile device and Zoom version 5 installed on your device. This is a pre-bookable event. To book a place text your name to Karen Townsin 07768066413, no earlier than 9:00 on the Wednesday before. You will receive confirmation including the link to the virtual meeting.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Jan McCabe Jane John Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Lisa Footner Yvonne Bird Riders = 7 Report: Final session of 2020 so finished with a lively Sweet Spot + and a Christmas quiz to ease the pain. Well done Lisa and Amanda - joint winners and a warm welcome to A. Chicken, our newest member. Happy Christmas everyone and see you in 2021
Sweet Spot plus Virtual Turbo Session
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Tue Dec 15th 2020

Off Road Tuesday Evening 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 required and good lights when it gets dark (‘get you home’ lights in Spring/Autumn). We are keen to welcome new riders and can make recommendations or have spare lights 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 we decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
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Thu Dec 17th 2020

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Sociable rides from 24km-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 16-19km (10-12 miles) per hour. Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Friday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. 29.5m Ride out to Blakes at Clanfield for lucious treats via Buckland and Bampton. Return via Radcot Faringdon Hatford and Charney Bassett
Riders: Des Higgs Ernie Trimble Karl Blake Stephanie Haddrell Terry Ryland Riders = 5 Report: A beautiful day for a ride sunshine light wind and great company! We got a wiggle on as Ernie had to be back so stormed to Blakes in an hour. The coffee was amazing, Marmalade and chocolate bun to die for, and the turkey burgers monstrous, which may account for the plethora of cyclists in the garden. Lovely to see Paul and John too! As we left Clanfield, we maintained a good pace and were delighted that all made it up the hill into Faringdon without any trouble, and paused at the top for a brief history lesson from Des! The return home was uneventful, mostly with the wind and a pleasure, although the drains on the left of the A417 are a hazard to be avoided. In all a very enjoyable morning Thanks for the company!
Distance: 46.03 km (28.60 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34846483"
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Thu Dec 17th 2020

Cycle and Meet Up

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 11:00 am	Start Location: Blakes Clanfield
Description: This is an event where a destination (usually a cafe) and time is set and riders make their own way to meet with friends to enjoy a socially distanced coffee and chat. This is not a led ride. N.B. The start time above is the time scheduled for meeting at the venue. Make your own way there and back as you wish. Meet at Blakes in Clanfield approx 11am.
Riders: John Groves Paul Bentley Riders = 2 Report:
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Sat Dec 19th 2020

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Sunday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. 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 ride takes us out via the Letcombes and up to the Ridgeway via Hackpen Hill. We then descend towards Lambourn enjoying the stunning views of the valley of the racehorse, before we climb again to the Ridgeway above Kingston Lisle. From this point it is all down hill as we head home via Baulking and Goosey. There are no cafes en route so please ensure that you have your own drink and Snack.
Riders: David Jackson Des Higgs Eddie Little Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 4 Report: What a beautiful morning for a ride! Out through Letcombes towards Childrey , the wind was against us and getting stronger, with clouds looming on the horizon we decided to change the route to go through Childrey and stop for coffee, a great decision as whilst we were enjoying our cakes the heavens opened! we headed off towards Kingston Lisle and as we approached Sparsholt it poured, well we were wet anyway so continued to Westcott and along the springline to the Blowing stone crossroads, challenging but invigorating! The rain abated and the sun began to come out a splendid view of the Folly in bright sunshine to our left as Ed reminded me of the bridge which is liable to flooding as we descended from Kingston Lisle. So we road through water about a foot deep with great care! From this point the journey home was a breeze a ride with great company incredible positivity, and a real taste of the great English weather!
Distance: 30.58 km (19.00 mi)
2 * riders coffee stop Childrey. Flood under Baulking bridge. David cycling through the flood at Baulking. Des cycling through the flood at Baulking bridge. Des cycling through the flood at Baulking bridge.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/59343471"
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Sun Dec 20th 2020

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Katherine Boyce	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
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. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Monday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. The flatlands of the Thames: Coleshill via the Springline Road and Watchfield. In to Lechlade for an early lunch/ late breakfast and then a circuitous route to Clanford. The return is via Littleworth and Stanford-in-the-Vale where we can grab a coffee if the group wants. This will definitely be at the lower end of 3* as I am not currently that bike fit!
Riders: Andy Pixton Jan McCabe Katherine Boyce Sharon Bedford Riders = 4 Weather: Report: What a great final 3* ride before entering tier 4. Bit windy, bit cold but also good company, coffee stop and rainbows! The leader was a bit faffy over getting going (user gps error ). This resulted in the first route change - using the Letcombes and Childrey instead of the Springline Road. This kept us away from the large amount of traffic for longer. An uneventful ride to Lechlade - despite the busyness of the road in! An early, socially distanced coffee stop in the market square. Glad to report that Lynwoods is as good for takeaway as eat in . Lechlade even put on a full rainbow for us We then went for an explore of the north of Lechlade before picking our way across to Clanfield. Littleworth Hill was our last obstacle before a return to the Vale. As ever we seemed to be riding in to the wind much longer than we had it on our back but didn’t stop us enjoying ourselves. Here's hoping it won’t be long before we are group riding again.
Distance: 82.76 km (51.42 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/4497485358
Socially distanced coffee Dec ‘20 3* Regular Ride Lechlade Dec ‘20 3* Regular Ride
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34834614"
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Tue Dec 22nd 2020

Off Road Tuesday Evening 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 required and good lights when it gets dark (‘get you home’ lights in Spring/Autumn). We are keen to welcome new riders and can make recommendations or have spare lights 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 we decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
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Thu Dec 24th 2020

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Sociable rides from 24km-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 16-19km (10-12 miles) per hour. Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Friday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. Ride out from Old Mill Hall to Southmoor for coffee. Coffee stop will be outside so wrap up warm! Route details TBC
Riders: David Jackson Des Higgs Gerry Jones Karl Blake Lizzie Hardingham Stephanie Haddrell Terry Ryland Riders = 7 Weather: Report: A very enjoyable steady ride with no incidents. We rode to Munchies at the Log Cabin at Southmoor (it was second choice as Stanford coffee shop was closed). We were well looked after by the lovely ladies and very good value as well. A very enjoyable ride, which turned out to be the last before lockdown. Thanks for coming, everyone!
Distance: 27.36 km (17.00 mi)
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Thu Dec 24th 2020

Cycle and Meet Up Southmoor Munch for coffee 11.15 ish

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 11:15 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: This is an event where a destination (usually a cafe) and time is set and riders make their own way to meet with friends to enjoy a socially distanced coffee and chat. This is not a led ride. N.B. The start time above is the time scheduled for meeting at the venue. Make your own way there and back as you wish.
Riders: Patrick O'Leary Riders = 1 Report:
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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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