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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.Heading north to Southmoor, at 25km this will be our longest 1*evening ride of the season. Out via Lyford with a gentle climb from the River Ock to Southmoor and a nice easy descent to Charney Bassett on the way back. 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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Report:Despite catching the edge of a shower at Denchworth, this turned into a very pleasant evening to be out on the bike. We extended the ride slightly to visit the old Lamb and Flag at Southmoor. This was the lunch stop on the very first Wantage Ride, used occasionally for refreshments on Saturday 1* rides since. Sad to see it is now a private house.Great to see Steve B out or his first ride of the season. Thanks everyone for your company on an enjoyable evening. | ||
Distance:26.23 km (16.30 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31938271" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Des Higgs |
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. 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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Riders:Barry StantonDavid Jackson Des Higgs Gerry Jones Karen Froud Karl Blake Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 7 Report:A very easy group to lead. As we left Grove we had a brief shower, not much , just enough to cool us down. At Goosey we caught up with the 3* riders who were saving their energy for Blowing Stone Hill! We continued through Fernham and on to Faringdon where we avoided the town center as there is work being done renovating the Town Hall, causing chaos in the square. we went over Jespers Hill on the old Wantage road and made good speed down the A417 with a tail wind to the Shellingford crossroads where we turned left, heading home via Gainfield Charney and Denchworth.A total of 37.2K, a very enjoyable Tuesday evening ride with good company! Thanks to all, | ||
Distance:37.20 km (23.12 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/49069762" | ||
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Tuesday Evening Off Road Ride (Gentle) | 2* |
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Leader:Robin Tucker |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:WMP |
Description:Continuing our series of first-of month gentler paced off-road rides.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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Report:Just three of us, possibly because the weather looked a bit iffy. In the end, it didn't actually rain on us, and we took a loop east on the Ridgeway, going up and down, up and down, up and down.... and back to the pub for a pint. | ||
Distance:25.00 km (15.53 mi) | ||
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Tuesday Evening 2* Ride B | 2* |
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Leader: |
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. |
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Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/49069762" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Jan McCabe |
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. 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. Note start is OMH, grove (not wantage as previously shown) |
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Riders:Chris BaileyJan McCabe Jane John Katherine Boyce LeeAnn Norris Richard Ashford Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 8 Weather:Report:The Tour de France might have been having a flat ride, but we weren't! We had the triple ascent, with our initial climb being an ascent through the Fawler foothills, before reaching the main climb up to Col Du Blowingstone, followed by a long descent into Lambourn before the final climb to Sparsholt Summit, before swooping down Hackpen, and a return via the Letcombes to Grove.As I was leading from behind on the climbs I didn't notice who would have earnt a Polka dot jersey, but all seemed to glide up the hills without any issues A lovely evening with a great group! | ||
Distance:39.00 km (24.23 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31945240 | |
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31945240" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 3* Ride B | 3* |
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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. |
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