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Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Diana Whidborne |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:This is a pre-bookable ride. Please book your place by texting the ride leader no sooner than the Wednesday before the ride (don't forget to include your name). Tonight is our monthly Pub Night with an optional stop at the Fox Inn, Denchworth towards the end of the ride.Our leisurely and sociable Tuesday evening 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 10-15 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:Just 3 of us on the 1* this evening for a figure of 6 loop out to Denchworth, Lyford and West Hanney. With a small group and familiar route, Michael took the opportunity to lead, which went very well - setting a steady 1* pace with regular stops in each of the villages. Centre of attention at our stop in Lyford was Di's new ebike conversion. On return to Grove, we cycled down to Vale Avenue to admire the wonderful display of tulips before going our separate ways. After the ride, Steve returned to Denchworth to join riders from the other groups for a convivial pint and meal at the Fox. Thanks everyone for a thoroughly enjoyable evening and to Michael for leading. | ||
Distance:17.70 km (11.00 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27469877" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Gareth Smith |
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. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader from the Wednesday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained.Upper Bridging Ride South up Hackpen Hill and back via Sparsholt Childrey and Goosey. Pub Night! 25km / 18 miles |
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Riders:Barry StantonDavid Jackson Des Higgs Gareth Smith Joanna Houlston John Tranter Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Roger Turnbull Susie Turnbull Val Smith Riders = 11 Report:This was a 2* upper bridging ride which tackled Hackpen Hill. It was a good sized group of 11 riders that turned out on a cool evening. A sign of the times is that three of the riders were on e-bikes, which are clearly gaining popularity and showed their benefit on the climbs. Thanks to Steph for providing the route as part of the pre-populated Tuesday evening 2* rides. It is a good, if challenging, route at this stage of the season. As this was "pub night" a number of us stopped at The Fox in Denchworth before heading home. | ||
Distance:27.36 km (17.00 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34657569 | |
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34657569" | ||
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Tuesday Evening Off Road Ride | 2* |
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Leader:David Brown |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:WMP |
Description:Some of us away on holiday, so please contact David B to check ride is on.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 BrownSteve Legate Riders = 2 Report: | ||
Distance:33.80 km (21.00 mi) | ||
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Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Nicole Pethybridge |
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. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader from the Wednesday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained.Upper Bridging Ride Out East to Steventon. Pub Night! 36km / 23 miles |
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Riders:Andy PixtonChris Bailey Eddie Little Jo Little Joy Arthur Katherine Boyce LeeAnn Norris Nicole Pethybridge Sharon Bedford Simon Wysocki-Jones Riders = 10 Weather:Report:Apologies, for the long delay in adding the report but login all sorted now.The ride was the first pub night of the year so keenly anticipated after covid restrictions and the riders set off in two groups. My group had a slight deviation in one of the villages but you need some excitement. | ||
Distance:35.70 km (22.18 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31958156" | ||
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