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Sun Jan 2nd 2022

3* Sunday Half Day Ride	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Half day ride (60-70km / 38-45 miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Likely to visit distant destinations. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Sunday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. A trip to Boars Hill. Slightly longer than some half day rides but apart from "The Hill" itself it is pretty flat. Not knowing what the Covid restrictions might be by January I have scheduled a coffee stop in Abingdon market square where there are various options for takeaway. This is the first scheduled ride of 2022 so hoping you can join.
Riders: Andrew Rimmer Jo Little John Tranter Lisa Footner Nicole Pethybridge Richard Pethybridge Roger Postbeschild Sarah Bowen Sharon Bedford Riders = 9 Report: Excellent turn out for the first club ride of 2022. Must be those new year resolutions - or else concern about Christmas calories. The weather was kind - much better that forecast a few days before. Very mild for January and we just made it back before the rain got too heavy. We all made it up Boars Hill with no bother (in fact several commented it wasn't as bad as they had feared) and enjoyed the views over Oxford - where the sun came out to order for the photos. We then had a glorious sweep down Bayworth Lane before meandering to Abingdon for our coffee stop. A puncture on the way back due to the debris on the roads - but Richard fixed it amazingly quickly as well as giving us some a tips for future reference, (many thanks Richard). A great group and a good start to 2022 cycling.
We got to the top! The view
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38226581"
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Tue Jan 4th 2022

Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 15 miles. Knobbly tyres required and good lights when it gets dark (‘get you home’ lights in Spring/Autumn). We are keen to welcome new riders and can make recommendations or have spare lights 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 we decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
Riders: David Brown Richard Pethybridge Robin Tucker Riders = 3 Report: Heading out southeast and trying to avoid mud after recent rain. We didn't manage to avoid all the mud, but we did fairly well and as a consequence used more solid trails that took us far as West Ilsley and under the A34.
Distance: 28.16 km (17.50 mi)
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Thu Jan 6th 2022

Daytime Thursday 1* Ride	1*

Leader: Lorna Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A 'first Thursday of the month' leisurely ride. As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Just over 14 miles at a gentle pace (8-10 miles per hour): out to Denchworth, West Hanney and Southmoor for coffee at Munch @ the Log Cabin, back via Charney Bassett. Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed.
Riders: Carin Tranter Lorna Swanton Riders = 2 Report: It was so cold that I was nervous about ice on the roads, but Carin's bravery encouraged me out and we enjoyed a bracing ride, together with the 2* riders, who managed to keep to their promise not to go too fast or leave us behind. Thanks everyone - much appreciated! In fact the only icy patches were in the usual damp spots on the Denchworth Road, and thanks to Des' careful leading we negotiated them successfully. See the 2* report.
Distance: 25.50 km (15.84 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37293614"
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Thu Jan 6th 2022

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A Flat ride out to Fyfield with coffee stop at Munchies. As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Sociable rides from 24km-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 16-19km (10-12 miles) per hour. Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Friday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained.
Riders: Barry Eggby David Bridge Des Higgs Karl Blake Terry Ryland Riders = 5 Report: As there were only 2 riders on the 1, the two rides joined together. (See Lorna's 1 report too.) As a group of 7 it was to a very good day for a ride as it was only 1 degree C when we set off but we took it very steady as the road from Grove to Denchworth was very icy. Everybody was relaying warnings to each other so no mishaps. It was very cold so we pushed on from Fyfield Wick through to Kingston Bagpuize to Southmoor, rather then crossing the A420 into Fyfield and coming back over the bridge at Southmoor. We were very well looked after at Munch Cafe and we all thawed out. For the return it had got a bit warmer and most of the ice had melted so we made good time back to Grove. Thank you one and all, a very good competent group to lead. Des
Distance: 25.50 km (15.84 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35452840"
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Sat Jan 8th 2022

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A lovely half day ride out to Blakes for coffee/lunch at Clanfield, approximately 30 miles As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Might be a struggle for new or irregular riders in winter months. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Sunday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained.
Riders: David Jackson Des Higgs Karl Blake Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 4 Report: Well you had to be mad to go out on a wet January morning and so no surprise that Steph, David and Karl turned up! We headed out to avoid the headwind going through Denchworth and out via Asti stud and Park Lane to Stanford. We then went on to Hatford taking the path up beside the church to the A 420. A short run into the wind along the A420 we turned into Littleworth and enjoyed the steep decent into the vale. Crossing the Thames by the Swan at Radcot we went on to Blakes for coffee and refreshments; Steph enjoyed the infamous Cinnamon Bun, David a bacon and maple syrup doughnut and Des and Karl very generous bacon butties, apparently there was a shortage of Baps!. Fully fuelled we headed back the shortest route via Bampton Buckland and Charney Bassett to avoid getting cold. A great ride in spite of the weather and as always excellent company, Thanks Des!
Distance: 48.28 km (30.00 mi)
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Sun Jan 9th 2022

3* Sunday Shortie	3*

Leader: Katherine Boyce	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. A 2 Hour ride (24-40km / 15-25 miles), riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph).Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Monday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. Along the Springline to Childrey before heading over to Goosey, Frilford, Fyfiled and the return via Garford. Just one bit of climbing at the start.
Riders: Eddie Little Jo Little John Tranter Joy Arthur Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Riders = 8 Weather: Report: Everything a Sunday Shortie should be: great company, great weather (despite a niggling headwind), slightly taxing start, considerate motorists and an enjoyable route . Also great to see so many cyclists out and about also enjoying themselves! Thanks to Roger for remembering we needed a sweep and volunteering for the role
Distance: 42.89 km (26.65 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/6495805134
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38294874"
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Tue Jan 11th 2022

Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Leader:	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 15 miles. Knobbly tyres required and good lights when it gets dark (‘get you home’ lights in Spring/Autumn). We are keen to welcome new riders and can make recommendations or have spare lights 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 we decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
Riders: David Brown Robin Tucker Willem Hilbers Riders = 3 Report: An unusual exploration for us, on a cold winter night. We headed out to Ardington. Then North, through Arrington Wick a couple of fields and a farm track with exceptionally large puddles until we reached the railway bridge. Then, as the bridge was full of water, we turned and headed round some squelchy field sides to Steventon. Up the hill and gradually South to the NCN, taking in some choice singletrack on the way. We didn't even go up to the Ridgeway!
Distance: 25.75 km (16.00 mi)
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Tue Jan 11th 2022

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Karen Townsin	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: On Line
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride.A virtual turbo workout of up to an hour including warm up, workout and warm down. You will need your own turbo set up, a computer/laptop/mobile device and Zoom version 5 installed on your device. This is a pre-bookable event. To book a place text your name to Karen Townsin 07768066413, no earlier than 9:00 on the Wednesday before. You will receive confirmation including the link to the virtual meeting.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Jane John Jo Little Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Nicole Pethybridge Sharon Bedford Simon Wysocki-Jones Yvonne Bird Riders = 11 Report: A tough start to 2022, but hey ho, start as you mean to go on . 7 sets of 3 minute climbs, with an increasing amount of time out of the saddle/working harder. Thanks to Jane for the children's questions quiz - this time it was Kath who was victorious . Well done everyone and see you next week .
Turbo hill training
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Thu Jan 13th 2022

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Carin Tranter	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Sociable rides from 24km-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 16-19km (10-12 miles) per hour. Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Friday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. Loop around the vale, Baulking, Shellingford and Hatford and to Stanford for coffee. Return via Park Lane. About 21 miles
Riders: Barry Eggby Carin Tranter David Bridge Des Higgs John Groves Karl Blake Kevin Hazell Paul Bentley Roger Postbeschild Terry Ryland Riders = 10 Report:
Distance: 34.12 km (21.20 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38321713"
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Sat Jan 15th 2022

1* Saturday Half Day Ride	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A slight change of plan and please note the 1pm start. A gentle loop around the vale with on optional refreshment stop at the Vale and Downland Museum in Wantage towards the end of the ride. Heading out first to Lyford and Charney Bassett, we'll turn south passing close to Denchworth to cross the railway line over the Circourt Road bridge (with a great view of the Downs). We'll have one short section along the A417 before turning right to West Challow and will make use of two tarmacked bridleways, the first climbing gently to Childrey, the longer second with a short potholed section into East Challow. After a short ascent through East Challow, we will be rewarded by the nice long descent into Wantage. After tea, we will take a cunning back route back to Grove. Total distance about 17 miles, but there is a 10-mile option back to Grove from Denchworth for those that would like the opportunity of a shorter ride. Lights recommended in case it is gloomy. As a courtesy to the ride leader, please pre-book for this ride. Please text the leader, giving your name, no earlier than 9:00am on the Sunday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised if the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. Monthly 16-32km (10-20 miles) family and social afternoon rides, usually with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Occasional short or gentle climbs.
Riders: Gerry Jones Jonathan Lewis Lorna Swanton Nick Portsmouth Roger Postbeschild Sarah Lewis Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Riders = 8 Weather: Report: Eight riders for our first weekend 1* ride of the year - a warm welcome to Jonathan on an otherwise cold, overcast but windless afternoon. We made our way north through Denchworth, stopping for a short break by the church in Lyford (new to some) before continuing on to Charney Bassett and looping back to Denchworth via Goosey lane and Asti equestrian. There were no takers for the short cut home despite the cold, so we all continued on the more undulating part of the ride. Hedge trimming was in progress beyond the Circourt railway bridge but we managed to negotiate the substantial amount of on-road debris without incident. The gentle climb on the bridleway from West Challow to Childrey served to warm us up and then it was across the rather muddy and now deeply potholed track to East Challow. Sarah, Jonathan and Gerry went there own ways in Wantage and the remaining 5 riders continued on to the museum cafe for tea. By the time we left there were signs of blue sky. but no sun appeared and it still felt cold. We followed the back route past Wantage hospital and through the Charlton estate as planned and were back in Grove before 4pm. An enjoyable ride and good to catch up - thanks everyone for your company and thanks to Nick for sweeping.
Distance: 27.52 km (17.10 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31680375"
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Sun Jan 16th 2022

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Jo Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Monthly 80-100km (50-65 miles) all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing almost inevitable. As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. All-day touring ride (80-100km / 50-65 miles), lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing almost inevitable. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Monday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. We'll head out through Appleton and Cumnor before crossing the A40 and visiting some villages north of there, skirting round the north of Witney before back over the A40 near Curbridge and stopping at Aston Pottery for lunch. We then go through Newbridge cross the A420 and loop through Stanford before back to Grove. Aston Pottery is hopefully a safe bet for lunch as I'm not sure what, if any, restrictions will be in place by January. I'll obviously update if necessary. 55 miles, not much climbing and it's spread out throughout the ride. The ride can be made shorter if the weather is very bad.
Riders: David Jackson Eddie Little Jo Little Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Lizzie Hardingham Sharon Bedford Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 8 Weather: Report: An all day ride to Aston Pottery didn't sound that exciting but a combination of, mostly, good weather and routes that many people hadn't been along before turned it into a good ride. We all said we'd like to try it again in the Spring. The countryside was beautiful and we went through some lovely villages on the edge of the Cotswolds. Extra bonus for seeing a hare, a heron, red kites and field fares. Lovely food at Aston as well. Thanks to everyone for being such a great group to ride with.
Distance: 88.51 km (55.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38252988"
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Tue Jan 18th 2022

Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 15 miles. Knobbly tyres required and good lights when it gets dark (‘get you home’ lights in Spring/Autumn). We are keen to welcome new riders and can make recommendations or have spare lights 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 we decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
Riders: Richard Pethybridge Robin Tucker Riders = 2 Report: Thin on numbers we opted for an Abingdon start. Headed out via Milton and Steventon to the edge of Harwell Campus. Back via Harwell village, Milton Park. Long for a winter evening, but a lot of tarmac (and Flexipave) so quite quick.
Distance: 30.58 km (19.00 mi)
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Tue Jan 18th 2022

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Karen Townsin	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: On Line
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. A virtual turbo workout of up to an hour including warm up, workout and warm down. You will need your own turbo set up, a computer/laptop/mobile device and Zoom version 5 installed on your device. This is a pre-bookable event. To book a place text your name to Karen Townsin 07768066413, no earlier than 9:00 on the Wednesday before. You will receive confirmation including the link to the virtual meeting.
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Thu Jan 20th 2022

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Sociable rides from 24km-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 16-19km (10-12 miles) per hour. Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Friday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. Ride round the vale and up Fawler Hill to coffee at Childrey Stores. Back via the Letcombes to Wantage and Grove. Approx. 20 miles
Riders: Andrew Moore Barry Eggby Des Higgs Karl Blake Terry Ryland Riders = 5 Report: 5 well wrapped up cyclists left Old Mill Hall - all a bit apprehensive as it was difficult to stand up on the ice in the car park. We rode very cautiously to a very welcome hot drink and cake at Childrey Stores cafe when we arrived there. The sun was out and we sat outside, it was good to see Andrew (I vaguely remembered him)! It was a very easy and friendly group to lead on a ride. We had no problems and it was different to go the opposite way round to usual. Thank you all - Des
Distance: 32.19 km (20.00 mi)
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Sat Jan 22nd 2022

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Might be a struggle for new or irregular riders in winter months. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Sunday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. A repeat of a ride we did last summer, this is a real classic on some rarely used little roads down into the Thames Valley. Out via Denchworth and Park Lane to Stanford in the Vale, then to Hatford and a tiny road to the north. Then a quick dash down a short section of the A420 to Littleworth is rewarded by a dramatic drop into the Thames flood plain. Over the river to Clanfield, along to Bampton and a great tea stop at Aston Pottery. Pot buying is optional, but the cafe is great. Suitably fortified, we will take some time to explore the rarely travelled tiny lanes around Shifford and to the Thames at Chimney (tantalisingly close to the other side of Duxford ford), before conquering the modest challenge of Buckland Hill and (after exploring the back streets of Buckland village) heading for home via Charney Bassett. 40 miles and about four hours in total, so note the slightly earlier start time.
Riders: Chris Bailey Gerry Jones John Tranter Sarah Lewis Riders = 4 Weather: Report: The weather forecast had given us some worries about ice, but in the event it was a few degrees warmer than expected and all was well. Sarah suffered a puncture in Stanford, but everyone pitched in to help and we were soon back on the road. Otherwise all went according to plan. As always, great cakes at Aston Pottery, and the riding through the empty areas of the Thames flood plain were as eerie as ever. Good to see the river! A few tired legs as we got back to Grove - it was a long early season ride. Thanks to everyone for great company.
Distance: 64.37 km (40.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/81862772
chilly 2* ride in the Thames valley chilly 2* ride in the Thames valley
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36360354"
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Sun Jan 23rd 2022

3* Sunday Shortie	3*

Leader: Jo Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. A 2 Hour ride (24-40km / 15-25 miles), riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph).Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Monday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. A favourite ride of mine - up Hackpen and then along Seven Barrows before looping back through the villages to Grove and then finishing in Wantage.
Riders: Andrew Rimmer Eddie Little Jo Little Lisa Footner Sharon Bedford Riders = 5 Weather: Report: It was quite cold and cloudy but still good to be out cycling. The views were as good as ever and the roads were very quiet. Thanks for being a good group to cycle with.
Distance: 37.01 km (23.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38322599"
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Tue Jan 25th 2022

Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 15 miles. Knobbly tyres required and good lights when it gets dark (‘get you home’ lights in Spring/Autumn). We are keen to welcome new riders and can make recommendations or have spare lights 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 we decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
Riders: David Brown Robin Tucker Willem Hilbers Riders = 3 Report: Cold but dry and again the temperature dipped below zero, but we were layered up so it didn't cause any problems. We went out up Lark Hill along the Ridgeway to Bury Down and a bit more, then down to West Ilsley, up the other side, Lands End, and saw how far we could roll down towards Betterton. The answer was all within a metre of each other, Willem slightly ahead. Then a nip through the woods and back,
Distance: 28.97 km (18.00 mi)
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Tue Jan 25th 2022

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Karen Townsin	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: On Line
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. A virtual turbo workout of up to an hour including warm up, workout and warm down. You will need your own turbo set up, a computer/laptop/mobile device and Zoom version 5 installed on your device. This is a pre-bookable event. To book a place text your name to Karen Townsin 07768066413, no earlier than 9:00 on the Wednesday before. You will receive confirmation including the link to the virtual meeting.
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Thu Jan 27th 2022

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Sociable rides from 24km-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 16-19km (10-12 miles) per hour. Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Friday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. Dodgy leg permitting, I will be leading a ride via Fyfield and Stanford Coffee Shop, where we will pause for refreshments. A flat ride.
Riders: Barry Eggby Des Higgs John Groves Paul Bentley Roger Postbeschild Terry Ryland Val Smith Riders = 7 Weather: Report: A select group of seven (one no-show) set off in gloomy conditions to further test my dodgy leg - it seems ok! Incident free apart from persistent drizzle that was not forecast. Coffee and cakes were taken at Stanford Coffee Shop as planned - Des's egg and bacon sarnie looked particularly appetising! A lack of outside seating meant that the additional coffee at Parsons was abandoned. Average speed 20.3 kph.
Distance: 36.20 km (22.49 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38419876
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38419876"
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Sat Jan 29th 2022

3* Fifth Saturday Special	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. All-day touring ride (80-100km / 50-65 miles), lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing almost inevitable. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Sunday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. Please note 9am start which takes pressure off due to shorter days. A flattish ride out via Lechlade and Coleshill, (where we will stop for lunch). Then gets a bit hillier whilst we climb back out of the Thames Valley and head towards Ashbury. After that back to Grove by a relatively familiar route.
Riders: Chris Bailey Jo Little John Tranter Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Riders = 5 Report: Warm temperatures (for January), the lack of rain and sunny intervals all bode well for lovely ride conditions. Unfortunately however, the weather threw us a bit of a curve ball - a stiff westerly. We had a headwind for most of the morning - very strong at times - but we all tackled it with energy and smiles. Roger (with battery assistance) took the front for some of the most exposed bits - which was very welcome, (thanks Roger). Needless to say we were all ready for lunch by the time we got to Coleshill and the Carpenters' Arms came up trumps with good food and friendly service. We sat outside and the sun even shone for most of the time. We did get a little chilly towards the end - but we soon warmed up as we climbed up to Shrivenham before heading back along the Vale. We had mostly done the roads before - but more often in the other direction. We agreed reversing the route made for a nice ride and a welcome change. As ever a great group and a great day out.
Distance: 91.00 km (56.54 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38231850"
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Sun Jan 30th 2022

2* Sunday Shortie	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: An 18.6 m ride out to Woolstone along the spring line from Westcott and back via Uffington and Goosey. The hills are in the first half of the ride so we should fly back for coffee! As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Sociable rides from 24km-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 16-19km (10-12 miles) per hour. Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Monday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained.
Riders: Dan Rolfe David Jackson Jonathan Lewis Karen Bunting LeeAnn Norris Lorna Swanton Roger Postbeschild Sarah Lewis Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Tony Clark Riders = 11 Report: We were blessed with a beautiful sunny morning and little wind for the ride and it was great to see 11 riders! With a larger group we split into 2 with Lorna leading the second group of Steve, Jonathon, Sarah and Karen. Our group of Lee Ann, Jon, David, Roger and Tony followed the planned route to Childrey Holloway up Ickleton Road and then enjoyed the rather quieter roads around the villages of Childrey, Westcott and Sparsholt, before joining the springline to Woolstone. We were pleasantly suprised that the road was not too busy and took the ups and downs at our own pace before meeting up at the junction into Woolstone to admire the stunning views of the horse and Vale. With the hills behind us the ride home was a breeze and we flew home via Uffington, Baulking and Goosey. A lovely morning with great company, it was also good to finish the morning off with a coffee and refreshments at Parsons. Thank you Lorna for taking on the second group!
Distance: 29.93 km (18.60 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/47573608"
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Start Locations: WMP
Wantage Market Place; OMH
Old Mill Hall, Grove

Categories: 1* - Suitable for irregular, social, beginner or family riders, pace will match the slower riders. Not hilly or long. Expect rides up to 3 hours. Gentle exercise.; 2* - Suitable for regular riders who prefer to cover some distance but at a more relaxed pace. Likely to be half-day rides. Solid exercise.; 3* - Suitable for experienced riders, may be hilly, long, quick, or any combination! Likely to be half or full-day rides. Challenging exercise.; 4* - Suitable for athletic riders who can ride safely above the 3* standard. Quick rides for the fit.; More Information

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