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Tuesday Evening 1* Ride - Cancelled | 1* |
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Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:No ride this week as no leader was available.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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Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31940260" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Gareth Smith |
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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Report:There were two 2* groups this evening. Steph took the other one round the same loop in the opposite direction. We welcomed new rider Andy Rimmer on his first outing with us.It was raining as we met at Old Mill Hall. However, after we had been riding a while the rain eased and we had a short stop just after Charney Bassett for some of us to remove waterproofs - followed shortly afterwards by the sight of rainbow. Our route took us across the A420 at Southmoor. The planned route showed a crossing of the A420 on the flat via Draycott Road but I chose to go across via Beggars Lane and the footbridge. This added some spice when we encountered a good growth of stinging nettles as we came to the ramp up. My apologies to all those in the group who were stung. The rest of the ride was less eventful but dry despite the heavy skies. It did rain again - but fortunatley after we were home or just about home. | ||
Distance:33.80 km (21.00 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31381542 | |
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31381542" | ||
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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 BrownRobin Tucker Riders = 2 Report:It looked wet, but turned out to be dry.We stayed close to Wantage, and saw a Chinook helicopter descending into the trees near Ice Valley! | ||
Distance:25.75 km (16.00 mi) | ||
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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. |
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Riders:Barry StantonDavid Jackson Des Higgs Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Sarah Lewis Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 7 Report:A popular evening for 2* riders we decided to reverse the planned route, going out through Denchworth towards Goosey and then to Stanford via Park Lane. We then went out towards Hatford and pusey and crossed the A420 to go to Hinton Waldrist and then along to return through Kingston Bagpuize and Lyford. A slight amendment to the planned route, but a very enjoyable ride with great company, a pacy 2*. | ||
Distance:34.60 km (21.50 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31381542" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:LeeAnn Norris |
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. |
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Report:It was touch and go with the weather as as to whether we were going to ride tonight, hence the conference in our vehicle, but so glad we did. The rain was light, and sporadic and the company and route was terrific. Thanks ladies for a fun ride and to Nicole for the pic. | ||
Distance:36.21 km (22.50 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31945391 | |
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31945391" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 3* Ride B | 3* |
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Leader:Sharon Bedford |
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.A Wantage start gives us the opportunity to get to the Lambourn Valley which is usually a glorious ride. Add to that two great descents firstly past Sheepdrove and then Chain Hill. [ Not mentioning the climbing - but nothing too steep!] |
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Report:Partly because the ride leader had cycled through a monsoon like downpour and some very large puddles to get the the start (and was very wet!) and partly because we were worried about the planned steep downhills on very wet roads we decided to postpone for 24 hours.Lisa bravely went off for a different solo ride (hence credited with a ride here) and the rest of went home (yet more deep puddles negotiated). Four of us met at 6.30pm Wednesday. Despite a few threatening clouds we had a mostly sunny ride and the countryside was looking green and spectacular after the recent rainfall. We battled against the headwind to climb Hackpen before being rewarded with the sweeping descent past Sheepdrove. We had a glorious ride from Lambourn to Shefford (once the wind was mostly behind us) before heading back over the downs and down Chain Hill (where Chris quickly left the rest of us behind and almost ran into a Red Kite). Thanks to the group for being so flexible given the weather. | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36730588" | ||
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Written by : John Tranter Posted on : July 29, 2021 at 8:05 AM |
A brilliant idea. I like this flexibility! |
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