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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:Our last 1* evening ride of the season will be a flat tour of familiar lanes taking us out to Goosey, Charney Bassett and Lyford. Lights are required due to the early sunset.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 Michael Tayler Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Tim Waite Vyvyan Hazell Riders = 8 Weather:Report:What a lovely way to finish the summer season of Tuesday 1* rides! A gloriously sunny late summer evening with wonderful light, long shadows, a sunset and golden clouds. All enjoyed with excellent company. Mellow! | ||
Distance:19.31 km (12.00 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29341976" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:John Tranter |
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.As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. A nice mellow route around the Vale to the north. If it goes well and we have some daylight left, we will explore the beautiful back lanes of Hinton Waldrist and Longworth. 21 easy miles. |
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Riders:Barry StantonDavid Jackson Des Higgs Gareth Smith Ian Howland John Tranter Julie Haynes Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Sarah Bowen Susie Turnbull Val Smith Riders = 12 Weather:Report:A perfect, hot late summer evening proved tempting for many as a big group assembled. Thanks to Gareth for enabling a split by leading a second ride.Some impatient motorists marred our exit from Grove, but it was generally a lovely run round the Vale. As we approached Pusey, group 2 became a little frisky and decided to overtake and become group 1. We took the chance to go along the bridleway between Hinton Waldrist and Longworth and were rewarded by the truly lovely sights of the manor house, pond and church tucked away at the back of Longworth. The light was fading fast as he headed for home, but we made good time with the wind behind us. Thanks to all for a great end of season ride! | ||
Distance:32.19 km (20.00 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/trips/74802789 | |
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31860825" | ||
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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:You wouldn't forget your shoes for a ride, would you? Well someone did, and we're not mentioning names, but they are absent from tonight's list of names after calling in half way from Newbury to Wantage. 🤣David and I decided to take advantage of the last ride before rain by heading East and long, mostly on the Ridgeway. We headed South after the A34 crossed a road and then looped back up to Compton and North to rejoin the Ridgeway. Then a solid dash West in darkening, er, light, and a fine run down Goddards Brook to Knights Farm. Excellent! | ||
Distance:38.62 km (24.00 mi) | ||
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Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Sharon Bedford |
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. Please text the ride leader no sooner than the Wednesday before the ride. A shorter route marking the end of the season - BUT BRING LIGHTS PLEASE |
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Riders:Andrew RimmerChris Bailey Howard Houlston Jane John Joanna Houlston LeeAnn Norris Lisa Footner Nicole Pethybridge Richard Ashford Roger Turnbull Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 12 Report:A glorious hot sunny evening arrived seemingly out of nowhere to reward us with the opportunity for a fabulous early September ride.With a group of 12 tempted out by the warmth we split the ride into two groups. Thanks for Jane for stepping up a second ride leader. We all agreed that the long descent from Kingstone Lisle down to Bauking was one of our favorites and tonight it was made even more special because of the orange glow of the setting sun, (photo courtesy of Jane). | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37413461" | ||
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