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Tue May 25th 2021
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Carin Tranter |
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:A gentle ride to Charney Bassett and back through Lyeford. It did't rain and was a very pleasant evening by the time we returned. | ||
Distance:16.09 km (10.00 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35462521" | ||
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Tue May 25th 2021
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride A | 2* |
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Leader:John Tranter |
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:An elite group this evening - clearly prioritising quality over quantity! We followed the other 2* group quite closely, occasionally overlapping at the rest stops. Obviously we let them stay ahead just to be kind...The evening got nicer as the ride went on and the final sunshine was glorious. Thanks to both my ride buddies for the good company! | ||
Distance:28.97 km (18.00 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/61190253" | ||
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Tue May 25th 2021
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride B | 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 Happy 60th Birthday ride for David Jackson. One of our favourite routes out via the Letcombes, Childrey Sparsholt and Kingston Lisle, returning via Baulking Goosey and Denchworth. A fine evening with lovely company what better way to spend the evening! Thanks for the company and the beers Des! | ||
Distance:28.00 km (17.40 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/61190253" | ||
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Tue May 25th 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 BrownMichael Zywko Riders = 2 Report:DB led quite a long ride on a fine evening | ||
Distance:35.41 km (22.00 mi) | ||
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Tue May 25th 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. This ride has been increased to 8 riders and is full. I will be asking for a Sweep on the night. Thanks. |
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Riders:Jane JohnJon Townsin LeeAnn Norris Nick Dunton Roger Turnbull Sarah Bowen Yvonne Bird Riders = 7 Weather:   Report:Tonights ride had a nice balance of male/female riders and all were experienced riders, though one had stepped up to a 3 star pace and did brilliantly. It was a windy start, making it a little tough followed by a settling of wind in the middle of the ride and a windy finish. A lovely route. | ||
Distance:41.36 km (25.70 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31836254" | |
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31836254" | ||
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Tue May 25th 2021
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride B | 3* |
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Leader:Eddie Little |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Wantage Market Place |
Description:This is a pre-bookable ride only. To book your place please text the ride leader on 07512645320 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.Leaving Wantage we’ll head down through East Challow. We’ll then turn off the A417 on to Circourt Road. We can then enjoy some nice quiet rural lanes & village’s, passing along Goosey Lane, Charney Bassett, Gainsfield, Hatford, Shellingford, Fernham, Uffington, Kingston Lisle, Sparsholt/ Sparsholt Firs. From this point we can all enjoy the nice decent through to the Letcombes finishing in Wantage. Ride Distance. 44 km / 27.4 mi. +335m / -335 m. + 1,099 ft / - 1,098 ft. |
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Report:A nice ride with lots of sunny intervals & some great views + a couple of small climbs thrown in for good measure. Fawler Hill & Sparsholt Climb which everyone managed very well, + all riders managing an average speed 14.4 mi/h. The back roads were nice & quite with the usual pot holes to dodge.This was the longest evening club ride for this year so far. Thanks to Lisa, Chris & Mike for being great company. | ||
Distance:45.06 km (28.00 mi) | ||
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36074054" | ||
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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.
- 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.
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