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Tue Mar 1st 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.
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Tue Mar 1st 2022

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Sharon Bedford	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: Jane John Jo Little Katherine Boyce LeeAnn Norris Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 6 Report: Sweet Spot Session - allowing us time to chat and play I-spy
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Thu Mar 3rd 2022

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A leisurely 13.5m ride out to Ginge for coffee with Susie Turnbull. As a courtesy to Susie, Please pre-book for this ride by the end of the day Monday 28th February. Out via Laines Barn to Ardington and along cycle path to East Hendred. Back to west Hendred via footpath and down into Ginge for coffee with Susie. The return is the easy route towards Wantage via the cycle path and then down through Charlton estate and along the cycle path to Grove. Easy sociable rides from 16km-24km (10-15 miles) at a pace of 13-16km (8-10 miles) per hour usually with a cafe stop. 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 later than 6pm Mondat 28th February. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained.
Riders: Carin Tranter Diana Whidborne Patrick O'Leary Stephanie Haddrell Susan Holdroyd Riders = 5 Report: A mild and still morning, perfect for a leisurely cycle ride, with excellent company. Susie, Di, Carin Patrick and I headed out of Grove towards Laines Barn with the aim being to tackle the hills early on and ahead of the coffee stop scheduled at Susie & Roger Turnbull's in Ginge. Having conquered the major hill of the day we sailed into Ardington, through the village to join the new cycle path. It was so good to be out in the fresh air after the last few days of rain and we paused to discuss tactics of approaching the bridge of doom from an alternative direction. Carin nailed it a low gear to climb the other side! It was muddy and so we took great care and reassembled at the crossroads, before continuing along the cycle path towards Hendred. I was enjoying the joy of a smooth run down hill and became aware as I got to the post office that the group were not with me...they had stopped to admire a building project, I doubled back to gather the throng and we continued through the village over the brook and towards the path linking the Hendreds- sorry about the eggs Di/Susie! A lovely path with some controversy, took us back to the Ginge road and our route to coffee. It was so lovely to be greeted by Susie looking very sprightly after her hip surgery, and such amazing hospitality form her and Roger. A great coffee stop with terrific cake and wonderful company, thoroughly appreciated. Thank you Susie and Roger. It was also good to see 2* group for coffee . The journey home was straightforward avoiding the floods in Locking and takin g the cycle path to Wantage. Susie left us at the Neslon and the rest of us went through Charlton and along the cycle path back to Grove. Thank you all for great company and especially to Susie and Roger for their hospitality.
Distance: 22.53 km (14.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38650625"
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Thu Mar 3rd 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. A slightly longer ride to meet up with the 1 star riders for coffee and cakes, courtesy of Susie Turnbull at Ginge. Route shows return via the Greenway but options available to return by road. PLEASE BOOK IN BY 8PM MONDAY SO I CAN LET SUSIE KNOW NUMBERS FOR CAKES
Riders: Barry Eggby Des Higgs John Groves Roger Postbeschild Riders = 4 Weather: Report: Moderate consternation was caused as the ride headed off into The Vale, away from our coffee stop. This was, of course, a bid to get some miles in before the stop and differentiate from the parallel one star ride. We reached Susie and Roger in Ginge for coffee and cake (thanks Susie!) after the one star group but left only shortly after them. On advice, the end route was modified to avoid Lockinge and we decided to return via road rather than The Greenway. Roll on next Thursday!
Distance: 40.00 km (24.85 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/84059256
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38597536"
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Sat Mar 5th 2022

3* Saturday Half Day Ride	3*

Leader: Eddie Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: The Beacon Wantage.
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 07512645320 or email edlittle157@gmail.com 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. From Wantage we’ll head over the Downs to Lambourn, then on through Welford Park taking in the splendid views of the snow drops & the wonderful rolling Berkshire countryside & villages of Winterbourne, Snelsmore Common, Curridge & Hermitage. From this point we’ll move onto the Eling Way cycle route which will lead us to our tea stop at the community cafe/shop in the village of Hampstead Norreys. Once refreshed we’ll head on through Worlds End, Beedon & Stanmore, finishing with the wonderful decent of Chain Hill. Distance 40 miles/ 72km.
Riders: Chris Bailey Eddie Little John Tranter Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Riders = 7 Weather: Report: Seven of us set off from Wantage on a chilly & cloudy morning. The ride was lumpy from start to finish with all riders managing with ease. Traffic was reasonably light with most drivers being very courteous which was nice to see. We had some fantastic views of the snow drops & daffodils, also a sighting of the ponies grazing in Snelsmore. We stopped at the Hampstead Norreys Community shop/ cafe where we all enjoyed some hot beverages & bacon & egg baps/ special sausage rolls & other fine fare. As usual the service was excellent! On the return leg we experienced a very strong head wind which tested all riders to the limit! Hats off to all riders!! A great ride with excellent company!
Distance: 65.98 km (41.00 mi)
3* riders enjoying a quick rest at Winterbourne. John leading along the Eling Way. Kath leading the peloton along the Eling Way. Lunch time at the Hampstead Norreys Community Shop/ Cafe. Sharron & Lisa enjoying some well earned beverages.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38658361"
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Sun Mar 6th 2022

2* Sunday Shortie	2*

Leader: LeeAnn Norris	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. 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: David Jackson Des Higgs Jane John Karen Townsin Karl Blake LeeAnn Norris Roger Postbeschild Sarah Lewis Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Riders = 10 Weather: Report: A lovely bright crisp morning to be out with cycling buddies. Nice to see a great turnout for a Sunday morning. A bit of a headwind through the first half but thankfully subsided on the second half.
Distance: 0.00 km (0.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37745010"
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37745010"
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Mon Mar 7th 2022

Ride Leaders' Meeting

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: Challow Cricket Club
Description: Get together to discuss the new season's plans and to populate the rides sheets.
Riders: Carin Tranter David Bridge David Jackson Des Higgs Diana Whidborne Eddie Little Gareth Smith Jane John Jo Little John Tranter Jon Townsin Karen Townsin LeeAnn Norris Lorna Swanton Nick Dunton Nicole Pethybridge Richard Pethybridge Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Riders = 21 Report:
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Tue Mar 8th 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 Riders = 2 Report: Out west to start with: Challow (where joined by Stu McT), Childrey, Sparsholt, then up two favourite descents (surely some mistake) Sparsholt Field and Seven Barrows to test the legs. We worked our way from there back to the Ridgeway and eventually down Green Giant & Lark Hill. Quite surprised that it all added up to 20 miles, it felt like less. But the trails had dried out in the wind.
Distance: 32.19 km (20.00 mi)
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Tue Mar 8th 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: Jane John Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Katherine Boyce LeeAnn Norris Lisa Footner Simon Wysocki-Jones Yvonne Bird Riders = 8 Report: A series of 5 sets pf sweet spot and then some Well done everyone for keeping the tempo up and managing to complete the quiz too.
Sweetspot + Turbo training Turbo quiz - guess artist and track Turbo quiz - guess artist and track
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Thu Mar 10th 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. The weather looks ok so we are going out to Hinton Waldrist with a stop for coffee at Stanford. Return via Park Lane. about 19.5 miles
Riders: Carin Tranter Des Higgs Diana Whidborne John Groves Karl Blake Patrick O'Leary Paul Bentley Roger Postbeschild Val Smith Riders = 9 Report: A very pleasant ride out with lots of unexpected sunshine before coffee at Stanford. (After that stop the weather was duller as the forecast suggested) The wind was blowing in our faces for part of the ride so Roger very kindly rode in front. No incidents or accidents!
Distance: 31.22 km (19.40 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38721090"
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Sat Mar 12th 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. NB: it is my birthday, so I have factored in an early start to get home in time for a family lunch! Heading east to conquer Boar's Hill (a surprisingly easy climb - honest) for one of the best views of Oxford's dreaming spires and to enjoy NCN Route 5 around Abingdon. We will have a cafe stop in the centre of Abingdon (lots of cafes to choose from) before heading home via Peep O'Day Lane, Drayton and Steventon. 35 miles at a mellow 2* pace.
Riders: David Jackson Gerry Jones John Tranter Lizzie Hardingham Roger Postbeschild Sarah Lewis Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Riders = 8 Weather: Report: Very happy to see some sunshine, after some less encouraging forecasts earlier in the week. Also happy to see such a great group gathering. All went according to plan - the climb of Boars Hill was genuinely not too bad and the descent to Bayworth was exhilarating. The NCN5 route into Abingdon from Drayton was busy with walkers and cyclists - good to see, but we had to be careful. Nice improved surface though. Great coffee stop at the Throwing Buns Cafe and a fun cut through on Peep O'Day Lane before the run home via Steventon and Hanney. A very nice birthday treat! Thanks to all for great company.
Distance: 56.33 km (35.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/84657564
Abingdon cafe stop Boars Hill conquered
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38679536"
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Sun Mar 13th 2022

3* Sunday Shortie	3*

Leader: Eddie Little	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. 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 07512645320 plus 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: Eddie Little Roger Postbeschild Riders = 2 Weather: Report: Where were you all. Just two of us for this mornings ride. A nice temperature plus cloudy sun made for nearly perfect riding conditions though we did experience the occasional head wind. Traffic conditions were incredibly light along with some good safe overtaking from passing traffic. It was nice to see lots of other cyclists out enjoying the fine weather! Great Brook was as always a pleasure to cycle along. We arrived just before opening at Aston Pottery which was a first! Both Roger & I enjoyed some scrumptious cakes & fine coffee. On the return leg we had a very strong head wind from Southmoor to West Hanney, thanks to Roger for taking the lead! This is when an e-bike comes in handy! A lovely ride with excellent company!
Distance: 46.75 km (29.05 mi)
Great Brook on a Sunday morning 3* ride. Great cafe stop! Roger enjoying his latte & eccles cake.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38696145"
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Tue Mar 15th 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: Dry, but a bit soon after rain. We went up Goddards Brook, down Ice Valley, up to Scutchamers Knob and down to Harwell corner and round the woods, Rowstock and home. Met three other small groups out on the night!
Distance: 28.32 km (17.60 mi)
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Tue Mar 15th 2022

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Jane John	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 Jon Townsin Karen Townsin LeeAnn Norris Sharon Bedford Simon Wysocki-Jones Riders = 7 Report: 4 x 5 FTP Great session, a hard workout, everybody very pink at the end. And a daft quiz, Old Occupations - match the description to the occupation.
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Thu Mar 17th 2022

Daytime Thursday 1* Ride	1*

Leader: Diana Whidborne	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Heading out to the Letcombes the same route as the 2*at a leisurely pace We will be joining the other group for coffee at Childrey
Riders: Carin Tranter Diana Whidborne Kevin Hazell Lorna Swanton Susan Holdroyd Val Smith Riders = 6 Report:
Distance: 24.14 km (15.00 mi)
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Thu Mar 17th 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. Route to be advised when a reasonable forecast is available. Via Letcombes, coffee at Childrey
Riders: Barry Eggby Des Higgs Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Riders = 4 Report: A very small select group which set off from Grove heading towards Childrey via Holborn Hill, where the leader 'died a death'! We continued on to coffee at Childrey where the one star group joined us. A very pleasant ride, returning via Kingston Lisle, Goosey and Denchworth with good company. Des.
Distance: 29.77 km (18.50 mi)
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Sat Mar 19th 2022

1* Saturday Half Day Ride	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please note the 2pm start time now that the days are lengthening. The forecast is looking good: sunshine with an easterly breeze, so perfect for an easterly ride with the breeze to blow us home. We'll head into Wantage to pick up NCN route 44 to Ginge, then a short stretch of the Icknield Greenway to East Hendred. We'll zig zig through to the top of Milton Hill, enjoy the descent of Steventon Hill and then return across Cow common to the Hanneys. We'll have a refreshment stop at one of the pubs before a short hop back to Grove. As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. 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. 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 Diana Whidborne Lorna Swanton Stephanie Haddrell Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Riders = 6 Weather: Report: A lovely sunny cloudless afternoon for a ride with a nice friendly group of 6. We stopped briefly in Vale Avenue to admire the display of daffodils before heading on to Wantage. After riding through the Charlton Estate, we picked up NCN route 544 from Larkhill and continued into a steady headwind to Lockinge. An advantage of an afternoon start was that the lane through Betterton to Ginge was bathed in sunshine. With leaves yet to come, this is the best time of year to enjoy the sweeping views. We stopped at the top of the hill above Ginge to admire. After an easy off-road section of the Icknield Greenway, we coasted down into East Hendred. The short stretch of the A417 before Featherbed Lane was the last into the wind and we were soon enjoying the long descent into Steventon and a fine tailwind across Cow Common. We stopped for refreshments at the Black Horse in East Hanney, sitting in the garden in the Spring sunshine. Steph and David shared the last piece of Lardy cake, while the rest of us went for chocolate brownies, which after inspection were discovered to be chocolate bread and butter pudding! Heading back the last few miles to Grove through West Hanney and Denchworth it was becoming decidedly chilly as the lanes were cast into deepening shadow with the lowering sun. It felt like an evening ride in April and whetted the appetite for the season to come. Thanks everyone for you company for a lovely mellow ride. Our next Saturday 1* will be the Back-on-your-bike ride on Easter Saturday. Do mark it in your diary.
Distance: 30.42 km (18.90 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38785594"
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Sun Mar 20th 2022

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Jo Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
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. Starting in Wantage market place we'll go through Childrey and Uffington before crossing the A420 at Great Coxwell, then loop up through some lovely countryside before lunch at the Humble Bumble cafe in Brize Norton. We'll then go back on a familiar route to Kingston Bagpuize and then back to Wantage. 61 miles and most of the climbing done in the first half of the ride. It is recommended to order our food in advance as service can be slow at busy times. They were very efficient doing it this way last time we visited. Please can you let me know your order by the afternoon of saturday 19th March.
Riders: Eddie Little Jo Little Lisa Footner Roger Postbeschild Riders = 4 Weather: Report: We had a beautiful, sunny day, lovely villages to cycle through and signs of Spring everywhere - including my first lambs of the year. The Humble Bumble was as efficient as ever and surprisingly quiet. We were also joined by Jackie from Wallingford CTC group, who is building up to a Lejog in July. Thanks to everyone for being such a good humoured group to lead.
Distance: 98.97 km (61.50 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38696621"
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Mon Mar 21st 2022

Committee Meeting

Leader: Jo Little	Start Time: 7:30 pm	Start Location: Zoom
Description:
Riders: Diana Whidborne Jo Little John Tranter Stephanie Haddrell Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Riders = 6 Report:
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Tue Mar 22nd 2022

RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Everyone a bit busy tonight, so I'm going out from Abingdon instead. R - 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.
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Tue Mar 22nd 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 Mar 24th 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. Many thanks to Karl for local info, we cannot now go to KBS as they are closed due to another Covid outbreak. Munchies it is then!
Riders: Des Higgs Karl Blake Paul Bentley Roger Postbeschild Riders = 4 Weather: Report: Another small and select band for a Thursday two star. I had planned to go to the excellent value KBS Cafe - unfortunately the volunteer staff had succumbed to another round of Covid leading to closure for a few weeks. Munch at Southmoor proved an excellent fall-back, my bacon and egg bap was much enjoyed. We had ridden via Fyfield, the one stars had ridden directly to the cafe and arrived before us. The return run via Charney Basset was delightful, being downhill and with slight wind assistance as the wind, such as it was, had moved to a North easterly - most kind! Cycling in summer gear in March is always a bonus, great company made it even better.
Distance: 31.90 km (19.82 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37933923"
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Thu Mar 24th 2022

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Diana Whidborne	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you text in advance to book a place. An easy sociable ride, at a pace of 8-10 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. Heading out to Kingston Bagpuize we plan to meet up with the 2* group at Munchies in Southmoor
Riders: Carin Tranter David Bridge Diana Whidborne Ernie Trimble Kevin Hazell Lorna Swanton Patrick O'Leary Riders = 7 Report:
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Sat Mar 26th 2022

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: PLEASE NOTE START TIME IS 1PM 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. Another chance to visit Ashbury Cafe, hopefully without the spiteful headwind of last time!
Riders: Barry Stanton David Jackson Des Higgs Gerry Jones John Tranter Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 8 Weather: Report: A lovely sunny day and eight riders enjoyed a light tail wind on the way out. This did, of course mean a headwind on the return leg but it was never much. Supplies at Ashbury Shop Cafe were limited - blame it on the weather, but Karl found gluten free carrot cake so he was a happy bunny! A great group, particularly good to see Barry out on a group ride and an average pace of 21kph was healthy for a two star!
Distance: 54.80 km (34.05 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/83765738"
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Sun Mar 27th 2022

3* Half Day Ride	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Beacon Car Park
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. A 3 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 scenic ride around and about the Downs to mark the end of the Winter season. Coffee stop planned at Hamstead Norreys' Community Cafe - one of my favorites.
Riders: Andy Pixton Jo Little Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Riders = 6 Report: Despite the clocks going forward we all gathered on time. Foggy and cold to start with, (such a contrast to the previous 10 days and especially yesterday), but the weather improved as the ride went on. It was a somewhat hilly route but each incline was taken in good spirits. And of course what goes up must come down! Discovered a new road (for me anyway) from the Compton/Aldworth Road to Hackney Bottom. Downhill and quiet, a joy. The only potential incident was near Wooley Home Farm when a lady farmer waved frantically for us to stop. Good job we did as two large bulls crossed in front of us. [If we had collided with them it is obvious who would have come off the worst!!] The kitchens were closed by the time we arrived at the cafe so no breakfast baps today - but still a great choice of carbs to assist on the homeward leg. Thanks everyone for your company.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38555697"
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Tue Mar 29th 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.
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Tue Mar 29th 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 Mar 31st 2022

RIDE CANCELLED - Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Cold andwindy, with rain/snow forecast by 10.00 - RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT FORECAST A ride to coffee at The Grocer Chef in Ardington, via a Des magical mystery tour!
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Thu Mar 31st 2022

RIDE CANCELLED - Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Diana Whidborne	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Cold and windy with rain/snow forecast by 10.00 - As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you text in advance to book a place. An easy sociable ride, at a pace of 8-10 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. Heading out to Ardington, meeting up with the 2* group at The Grocer Chef at 11.00. The weather is colder and we might see a little snow but i hope to still go.
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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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