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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 week we are heading to Garford, where we'll visit the small church in a farmyard. We'll be riding out on the Cow Lane track over the railway and on to West Hanney. This is stony in a few places but suitable for all types of bike. We'll return on road via Lyford and Denchworth, a round trip just under 13 miles.This is a pre-bookable ride. 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:Kevin HazellLorna Swanton Michael Tayler Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Tim Waite Vyvyan Hazell Riders = 8 Weather:Report:Great to have another good 1* turnout on what was a lovely sunny evening for a ride. A warm welcome back to Vyv and Kevin.The off-road route to West Hanney was new to some and apart from the stony descent from the Hanney Lane railway bridge, needing care, makes for a enjoyable alternative to the roads. Indeed, as we rode onto West Hanney green we were surprised to see the 3* group passing in front of us having come the long way round! I had forgotten how pleasant the winding lane out to Garford is and we didn't see a car until we reached the village. We cycled round to the small church behind the farmyard at Millets Farm and took a break for a natter and look round . As we cycled back to Lyford in the lengthening shadows it started a cool along the lanes - a reminder that it does start to get colder towards sunset at this time of year. At Lyford we encountered an RAF helicopter on landing/take-off manoeuvres and had a very good view of it on the ground close to Lyford Lane. We were able to cycle through the roadworks on Hyde Road into Denchworth and there was much rejoicing at the new surface along Brook Lane - "no potholes!" was the call. Back in Grove just after 8pm. Another enjoyable ride to lead; thanks everyone for your company. | ||
Distance:20.60 km (12.80 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35481354" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Stephanie Haddrell |
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:Andrew RimmerBarry Stanton Brendan St John David Jackson Des Higgs Howard Houlston Ian Howland Joanna Houlston Karl Blake Mila Yearley Roger Postbeschild Sarah Lewis Stephanie Haddrell Susie Turnbull Terry Ryland Tony Clark Val Smith Riders = 17 Report:So lovely to see such a great turn out on a lovely summers evening! Several newcomers and returning riders, along with the regulars. Due to Denchworth road closures the ride was slightly longer than planned at 24Mile but this was a pleasure given the conditions and the company.We rode out via Asti Stud via Charney and Pusey to Hinton Waldrist and Longworth dividing into smaller groups according to road conditions, although thankfully the roads were remarkably quiet except for cyclists! At Longworth checking the tail end of the group Steph had a mechanical and Tony Clarke and Ian Howland stopped to assist, Thanks to Sarah Lewis for steaming ahead and informing the group and grabbing David Jackson to return. Roger stepped up as group leader and saw the group home safely taking a cheeky detour through the 'closed roads at Denchworth. Puncture repaired Tony, Ian Steph and David continued the planned route through Fyfield and Fyfield Wick and as we approached the Hanney road Ian had a puncture! Now fully rehearsed in team puncture repairs we sorted that one and returned via Charney and Asti. A lovely evening with great company, thanks to all for mucking in! | ||
Distance:38.62 km (24.00 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37098362" | ||
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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 Weather:Report:Just the two of us tonight, so we went exploring the far east - beyond the A34!We got as far as Ashridge Wood - not the Bucks one, but most of the way to Clifton Hampden. Then back via Beedon (not as bad as we thought) and Old Street (worse than we thought - muddy and rutted in August!) Still, 25 miles wasn't too bad. | ||
Distance:40.10 km (24.92 mi) | ||
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Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Katherine Boyce |
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. Route changed on 10/8/21 to increase cycle paths, include less main road and time on the Icknield Greenway, plus avoid some of the roadworks.This is a pre-bookable ride. 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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Riders:Chris BaileyJoy Arthur Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Richard Ashford Roger Turnbull Sharon Bedford Riders = 7 Weather:Report:Always interesting to go East. Slightly late leaving OMH, ended up following the 2* group to Denchworth, interesting to observe the cars approach to so many cyclists in a short space! We went through the road closed signs to reach Hanney and as expected, fine for cyclists. The planned changes to the route, worked and the lovely new cycle path going out of Didcot was particularly good, although I am still trying to work out who would be using it and where they would be going as it doesn't connect with any of the surrounding cycle network.We availed ourselves of the non-car way up from Upton to Chilton that will hopefully become permanent (and does tie in really well with the surrounding cycle network) and deviated from the planned route to use the cycle path to Harwell site. Very good to start with and a bit iffy towards the end - almost at the Icknield Greenway standard! We avoided the Greenway and used the farmers track to Ginge, with a nifty exit courtesy of Roger. Thank you all for being such a great group to 'lead' and not giving me a hard time for so much off-road | ||
Distance:46.47 km (28.88 mi) | Ride Details:https://www.strava.com/activities/5780637688 | |
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37098900" | ||
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