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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:A ride out to Sparsholt through East Challow and Childrey, returning via Goosey. We'll use the bridleway from East Challow to Childrey (mostly metalled but with a short rougher section in the middle) and the A417 for 1/2 mile on the way to Goosey. Tonight is Pub Night with an optional stop for a sociable drink or meal at the Fox Inn, Denchworth towards the end of the ride. Although not essential (it is helpful to know), do text me if you are intending to come. Lights may be required if stopping at the Fox.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 couple of riders had to drop out in the afternoon but there were still 5 of us on our ride out to Sparsholt. Taking the Wayland Road route out from OMH, we managed to briefly catch up with and wave past the two 3* groups on Denchworth Road. We joined the new cyclepath from Liberator Drive towards Wantage up to the No-plane on a stick roundabout and stopped briefly by the sad remains of the de Havilland Venom that had been brought down by Storm Eunice in February.As conversation turned to the airfield, a short detour to the RAF/USAAF memorial at the end of the runway seemed appropriate, as this was new to several riders. Retracing our steps we picked up the old airfield path through to Stockham, now metalled from the canal to Pike Reach. We continued on route through East Challow and Childrey to Sparsholt, where we stopped for a rest and chat by the church. On another occasion we might have stopped at the Star, but with a pub stop scheduled at the Fox, we did not linger too long before turning back. We enjoyed the long gentle descent from Childrey to Challow Station. The A417 was relatively quiet and we could relax again on the lane into Goosey. We bemoaned the loss of the goose and goslings weather vane on the Old Pound in passing. We were the first group at the Fox and the rest of the group stopped for a drink while I headed home. Thanks all for an enjoyable evening ride | ||
Distance:22.21 km (13.80 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31940260 | |
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31940260" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Jon Townsin |
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. A 22m ride out to 7 Barrows, via the Letcombes and hackpen Hill returning via Kingston Lisle and Goosey. Pub Night!Please let me know by text if you’re planning to join us. Thanks! |
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Riders:Barry StantonDavid Jackson Des Higgs Gareth Smith Jon Townsin Karl Blake Mike Young Mila Yearley Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Val Smith Will Morrison Riders = 12 Report:We welcomed two new riders to the 2* this week, Mike and Will, which swelled our numbers to 12. Consequently we split into two groups with Roger leading the chasing pack!A pleasant and fairly uneventful ride saw Mila having a welcome return to Tuesday evenings. An unexpected sighting of some 3* riders suggested something had gone awry?! Anyway the second group must have felt hunger pangs once into the vale as they sped off to claim the best seats at the Fox. Group A decided to maintain decorum and kept to a steady 2* pace back to base. | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/59343471" | ||
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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:Just me tonight, so I went up to the Ridgeway, over to Lands End and back again, and round Harwell woods. | ||
Distance:27.36 km (17.00 mi) | ||
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Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Eddie Little |
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. This is a pre-bookable ride, so If you would like to join this ride then please either email or text me. edlittle157@gmail.com / Text, 07512645320.It’s pub night! so a ride out West to Whitehorse Hill via the Letcombe’s, Childrey, Sparsholt, Westcot, Woolstone, Uffington, Baulking, Goosey, optional stop at The Fox Denchworth & finally Grove. Ride distance, 24mi/ 38km. |
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Riders:Andy PixtonChris Bailey Clare Hazell Eddie Little Glyn Brooks James Bosley Jane John John Tranter Joy Arthur Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 11 Weather:Report:A lovely ride with excellent company! Many thanks to Jane for leading the second group. Congratulations to Glyn on his first ascent on White Horse Hill!! | ||
Distance:38.69 km (24.04 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31958342" | ||
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