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Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Steve Boreham |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Route this week - out via Wantage to Letcombes, then tackle Holborn Hill, before the the descent into Childrey. then continue via track to West Hanney. Short "hop" on the A417 to then take turn towards Denchworth, then via Denchworth and back to Grove.Approx 20km/12 miles. As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this 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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Report:A very relaxed ride - with a select group of five. At the start I was trying to think of a better way across Wantage to the Letcombe turn - to reduce the time on the main roads(!). Steve S kindly stepped a s"guest leader" for the first couple of miles, with a nice winding route through the estates (did not quite get the impromptu "coffee stop" chez SS but hey ho). This cut out much of the main roads so was well worth it.Periodic stops to relax, whilst building up for the "main strain" of Holborn Hill. This was tackled with aplomb, and we were able to enjoy the descent into Childrey. All smooth from there via the track and through West Challow. Later on, brief stop on the railway bridge on route to Denchworth, with yours truly sharing a dubious cheesy joke with the group (Day job being kept). Then the final stretch via Denchworth and home. Thanks to Steve S for scenic detour at the start. Much better than the main roads... Thank you everybody for a lovely ride. | ||
Distance:20.92 km (13.00 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29953829" | ||
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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. A familiar route in reverse out to Goosey Baulking and Kingstone Lisle returning via Sparsholt, Childrey and the Letcombes.As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. 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 StantonBrendan St John David Jackson Des Higgs Gareth Smith Ian Howland Joanna Houlston Julie Haynes Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Terry Ryland Tony Clark Val Smith Riders = 14 Report:A great group of riders 14 in total which were split into 2 groups, Steph leading the first and Des leading the second. As we approached Denchworth Des had to return to OMH for his keys. We stopped to make a plan B and combined groups with instructions to divide into smaller groups of 4/5 on main roads. It was really lovely to ride with different people and lovely for all to mingle throughout the ride. Everyone was very positive and conquered the hills very well the first up to Kingston Lisle from Baulking and the second out of Childrey to the top of Letcombe Bassett. Great company a lovely evening and a good ride!Thank you all. | ||
Distance:33.80 km (21.00 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37191565 | |
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37191565" | ||
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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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Report:Joined by Patrick and my brother David today. David lives in California, but the mountain biking there is famously not as good as The Ridgeway, so he came over to see what all the fuss was about 😄We picked a relatively easy but fun-packed route, with a climb up Goddards Brook being the gentlest way up The Ridgeway, then taking advantage of a slight tailwint to blow over to Harwell, meeting quite a few pieces of heavy agricultural machinery blowing dust on the way (cough cough). Down at Harwell, and a full round of the twisty woods, before heading back to Wantage on the new Icknield Greenway (with a couple of greener diversions). | ||
Distance:26.10 km (16.22 mi) | ||
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Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Eddie Little |
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.As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. To book your place please text me on. 07512645320 or send me an email. edlittle157 @gmail.com no sooner than the Wednesday before the ride. The route will go via Denchworth, Goosey, Baulking, Uffington, White Horse Hill, Springline, Westcot, Sparsholt, Childrey, Circourt Rd, Denchworth, Grove. Ride Distance, 23 miles. Please bring lights! |
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Riders:Andrew RimmerChris Bailey Eddie Little Howard Houlston Jane John John Tranter Katherine Boyce Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 9 Weather:Report:A cloudy sky loomed over us for this evening’s ride. But It stayed dry which is always a bonus! It was nice to welcome Andrew & Howard on their first 3* ride. The roads were very quiet which made for a nice ride, indeed! Everyone made light work of White Horse Hill, Howard was first to the summit & this being Andrew’s first ascent. Chapeau guys! Many thanks to John for his sweeping & secondary leading skills, much appreciated!A pleasant ride with excellent company! | ||
Distance:37.01 km (23.00 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37156538" | ||
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