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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:As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. To book, 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:Carin TranterKevin Hazell Lorna Swanton Michael Tayler Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Tim Waite Riders = 8 Weather:Report:A pleasant, breezy evening, with late August sun and shadows lengthening. 8 of us set out, only to have a puncture almost immediately, but Kevin was able to nip home and come out on a different bike to rejoin us later at Charney Bassett. A gentle, sociable ride - thanks everyone for your company. | ||
Distance:20.28 km (12.60 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22120509" | ||
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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. A ride out to Faringdon via Fernham.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 StantonDes Higgs Joanna Houlston Julie Haynes Karl Blake LeeAnn Norris Roger Postbeschild Riders = 7 Weather:Report:A bit of a crazy one tonight with a late arrival of the ride leader due to traffic. Thanks to others for stepping up to lead. We did a slightly faster pace given the late start and thanks to veteran riders for helping guide the ride leader through the evasive part of the ride through the track. Not a dull moment on this ride | ||
Distance:36.21 km (22.50 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35371811 | |
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35371811" | ||
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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 BrownRichard Pethybridge Robin Tucker Riders = 3 Report:Heading roughly Southeast tonight. Gramps Hill to the Ridgeway - ouch, what a climb! Then over to Seven Barrows for a gloriously rutted descent. We saw the road ride (2* or 3*?) at this point!Instead of turning north after them, we headed south, them further west across the gallops, eventually making a climb up to White Horse Hill just in time to enjoy a wonderful sunset. Then back on Ridgeway, to Sparsholt Field, where the descent and the lower route via the villages was preferred to more climbing! | ||
Distance:34.76 km (21.60 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. 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. Should just be about enough daylight to do route past 7 Barrows. But please bring lights. |
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Riders:Andrew RimmerChris Bailey Howard Houlston John Tranter Joy Arthur Katherine Boyce Richard Ashford Sharon Bedford Riders = 8 Weather:Report:A nice route courtesy of Sharon, meant we started on Main Street and down Cane Lane, we should do it more often . Lots of traffic prior to Sparsholt Firs, with all drivers but one being courteous and considerate.Great to wave at the MTB crew (thanks for the photo Richard) at Sevenbarrows. We were very impressed with their perfect timing Howard’s first decent of Blowingstone Hill went well, not as swift as John’s, who as a veteran of the hill showed the rest of us how it could be done! Big leader fail when we discovered we were 2 down in Grove. Chris went to investigate and the others were persuaded to go home and I followed Chris to discover what was going on. Andy had a flat at the bridge and Richard had assisted. Another use of the CO2 canister before Grove and Andy made it home. Thanks to Richard and Chris for outstanding teamwork. My final evening ride of the season and a lovely ride to finish on. Great to have had such a good season despite pandemics, snow, wind, heat and rain! | ||
Distance:43.06 km (26.76 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37077026" | ||
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