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Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Lorna 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 Tuesday 1* 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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Riders:Clare SparrowLorna Swanton Michael Tayler Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Val Smith Riders = 6 Weather:Report:A gentle ride round the Vale, with a pause in Stanford to admire the lollipop tree by the church. Thanks, everyone, for your company. | ||
Distance:23.00 km (14.29 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29341988" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:LeeAnn Norris |
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. |
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Riders:Brendan St JohnDes Higgs Gareth Smith Gerry Jones Ian Howland John Tranter Julie Haynes LeeAnn Norris Riders = 8 Weather:Report:A gorgeous ride tonight with a team effort from John T, to alter the route as more of an out and back which was greatly appreciated. Everyone did amazing up the epic climb and the views tonight were worth the work to get up. | ||
Distance:35.24 km (21.90 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/trips/69785813 | |
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/34445150" | ||
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Written by : Lee Ann Norris Posted on : June 22, 2021 at 10:03 PM |
Not sure if John T still has this altered ride on his Garmin. I have not had any luck transferring altered routes to my computer |
Tuesday Evening Off Road Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Robin Tucker |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:WMP |
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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Riders:David BrownMichael Zywko Robin Tucker Riders = 3 Weather:Report:OK, I confess it wasn't the greatest of route choices tonight.It started off ok, up Lark Hill, a good solid climb and then turning right for a little descent before climbing again in the field next to the A338 and heading back half way to Chain Hill before peeling off for the Moonlight Barn trail. This trail is where our 'overgrown with nettles' theme started however. Never mind I thought, the water tower section will make up for it. How wrong I was. Even more nettles! We did eventually emerge, apply some dock leaves, and spin round the Harwell woods before returning along the Sustrans route to Wantage. There to stop at the King Alfred in the Market Square and listen out for occasional football related cheers while diluting the stings with a rather nice IPA. | ||
Distance:30.58 km (19.00 mi) | ||
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Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Sharon Bedford |
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 have split the ride to accommodate demand, (thanks to Katherine for volunteering to lead a second group). If you haven’t done so already please let me know if you are coming so we can allocate groups. This is a longish ride so may be back a little later than normal - but this ride has been successfully run before in June. Keeping fingers crossed for a nice evening so we can appreciate the views across Oxford from the top of Boars Hill. |
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Riders:Chris BaileyEddie Little Jan McCabe Jane John Jo Little Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Mike Cooke Richard Ashford Roger Turnbull Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 12 Report:With twelve riders we split into two groups of six setting off ten minutes apart, (thanks again to Katherine for leading a second group).The weather was kind to us following a few days of dismal weather and a few black clouds hovering whilst we were waiting at OMH soon dispersed to give a (mostly) sunny ride. Everyone tackled Boars Hill with enthusiasm and enjoyed the views over Oxford from the top - not to mention the swoop down afterwards. A longish ride for a tuesday evening so pleased that neither group had any mechanicals and were back well before dusk. | ||
Distance:49.00 km (30.45 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31945909" | ||
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