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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: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).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:A lovely sunny evening for a ride. Following the recent heavy rain, we agreed a flexible plan in case of any muddiness on the unsurfaced sections. Through Charlton and along the Sustrans route to West Lockinge as planned, we then turned onto the Icknield Greenway to test the underwheel conditions. As the route had drained well, we continued through Ardington and on the track up to the new bridge over Ginge brook. This part of the route was new to my three companions and we stopped to admire the view above the bridge before dropping down onto it and then up the other side.After the off-road ascent, we rewarded ourselves by sharing the free chocolate butter cups handed out at the start (thank you Jane). Suitably rested we completed the climb up to Ginge, being gently overtaken by Susie and Roger in their open-top coupe. From the top of the hill above Ginge, we enjoyed the descent to Lockinge. Here Hilary left us to return to Wantage, while the rest of us climbed up the hill to Lains Barn. After another great descent we rolled back into Grove at about 8:10pm. Thanks all for your company on an enjoyable evening ride. | ||
Distance:18.35 km (11.40 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39730352 | |
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35461541" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Des Higgs |
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.Upper bridging A 24.5m flat ride out to uffington via Goosey and Baulking returning via Shellingford and Hatford. |
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Report:A lovely cycling evening - the weather was just right. As this was an upper bridging ride we all kept up a very fast pace around the vale. Average speed 15.1 mph. We were back at Old Mill Hall before 8pm. No incidents or problems, so not much to write about. Thank you everyone for a wonderful ride. Des | ||
Distance:35.41 km (22.00 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/38585120" | ||
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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:Out to the West first, up the hill at Letcombe, then a big arc round to Fawley and back down Green Giant | ||
Distance:32.19 km (20.00 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.Upper Bridging Ride - So a ascent of Chain Hill followed by a circuit of the Downs. 38Km |
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Riders:Chris BaileyClare Hazell James Bosley Jane John Jerry Bird Jo Little Joanna Houlston Nicole Pethybridge Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 10 Report:The kind person who pre-populated this route certainly planned a hilly one!The climb up Chain Hill is never easy but it was made even more difficult on this occasion due to the headwind. Still it was worth the effort as the subsequent ride up in the Downs was lovely with some great views. Luckily the wind stayed in the same direction - which meant we were blown home. I understand at least one rider got a PR on the descent into Wantage via Manor Road. At 10 riders we might have got away with riding together but as the route did go on a few busier roads we decided it was best to split into 2 groups of 5. Many thanks to Yvonne and Jerry for leading the second group. | ||
Distance:38.00 km (23.61 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39671544" | ||
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