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Tue May 18th 2021
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Steve Swanton |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:This is a pre-bookable ride only. To book your place please text the ride leader no sooner than the Wednesday before the ride.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. |
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Report:Well that was fun ! Despite all the recent rain and a multitude of puddles our intrepid band completed the route as planned. It was a little slippery in places along the bridleway from East Hendred Upper Mill. But we all made it through without incident just before a sharp shower caught up with us. The track from West Hendred to Denchworth was at its smoothest for a while and we stopped to admire the panorama from the top of the rise. It really does feel like being in the middle of nowhere. Welcome back Paul and thanks everyone for being so game. | ||
Distance:16.58 km (10.30 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27570762" | ||
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Tue May 18th 2021
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride A | 2* |
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Leader:Stephanie Haddrell |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:This is a pre-bookable ride only. To book your place please text the ride leader no sooner than the Wednesday before the ride. Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. |
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Report:A lovely evening for a ride after some rather sharp showers.We headed out with the other 2* group in sight and made our way on a flat circuit around the vale. Out via Denchworth where we had a hare and tortoise experience with the 1* group. We then made our way towards Uffington via Goosey and Baulking in fine weather although the rain started as we approached Uffington. We headed out of Baulking to Shellingford and returned via Hatford and Stanford in the Vale. A super ride with great company. | ||
Distance:33.80 km (21.00 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35371696" | ||
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Tue May 18th 2021
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride B | 2* |
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Leader:Des Higgs |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:This is a pre-bookable ride only. To book your place please text the ride leader no sooner than the Wednesday before the ride. Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. |
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Report:A lovely evening for a ride after some rather sharp showers.We headed out with the other 2* group in sight and made our way on a flat circuit around the vale. Out via Denchworth where we had a hare and tortoise experience with the 1* group. We then made our way towards Uffington via Goosey and Baulking in fine weather although the rain started as we approached Uffington. We headed out of Baulking to Shellingford and returned via Hatford and Stanford in the Vale. A super ride with great company. | ||
Distance:33.80 km (21.00 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35371696" | ||
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Tue May 18th 2021
| Tuesday Evening Off Road Ride | 2* |
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Leader:David Brown |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:WMP |
Description:This is a pre-bookable ride only. To book your place please text the ride leader no sooner than the Wednesday before the ride. Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 15 miles. Knobbly tyres and good lights required. We are keen to welcome new riders and have spare lights available to borrow if you let me know. Dark, cold and wet - we'll ride in any two. But please let me know if you are coming so I can tell you if I decide to cancel due to really bad weather. |
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Riders:David BrownDavid Yearley Michael Zywko Steve Legate Riders = 4 Report:Another great ride! | ||
Distance:28.97 km (18.00 mi) | ||
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Tue May 18th 2021
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride A | 3* |
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Leader:LeeAnn Norris |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:This is a pre-bookable ride only. To book your place please text the ride leader no sooner than the Wednesday before the ride. Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly.Change of route because of flooding/road debris on proposed route. We're now going up Hackpen, down Sheepdrove, along Seven Barrows looping back through Goosey and Denchworth. |
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Report:A smallish but mighty group of 4 that enjoyed working at the top end of a 3 star ride. Lovely views descending down into Lambourn, after a challenging headwind up Hackpen Hill. Thankfully no rain tonight along the ride, though clearly we had missed the rain in Denchworth and Grove as we circled home. Some light flooding as we headed out of Lambourn. All in all, a lovely night for a ride | ||
Distance:39.27 km (24.40 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27454525" | |
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27454525" | ||
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Tue May 18th 2021
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride B | 3* |
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Leader:Jo Little |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:WMP |
Description:This is a pre-bookable ride only. To book your place please text the ride leader no sooner than the Wednesday before the ride. Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly.Change of route because of flooding/road debris on proposed route. We're now going up Hackpen, down Sheepdrove, along Seven Barrows and through Childrey back to Wantage. 40k. Please remember lights. |
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Report:Change of route because of flooding and debris on original ride. Luckily there was no rain this evening, though a headwind made the ascent of Hackpen harder than normal. We were rewarded by the lovely scenery over Sheepdrove and Seven Barrows.Thanks for being a good group to lead. | ||
Distance:40.23 km (25.00 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36074368" | ||
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- 1* - Suitable for irregular, social, beginner or family riders, pace will match the slower riders. Not hilly or long. Expect rides up to 3 hours. Gentle exercise.
- 2* - Suitable for regular riders who prefer to cover some distance but at a more relaxed pace. Likely to be half-day rides. Solid exercise.
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