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Thu Aug 11th 2022
| Thursday Family Ride to Goosey and Charney Bassett | 1* |
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Leader:Diana Whidborne |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:This week, we have planned an essentially flat route out to Goosey and Charney Bassett making use of quiet country lanes to explore the local countryside and these picturesque villages. We'll be looking out for trains as we head out of Grove, horses as we pass Asti Equestrian and peacocks in Denchworth. The full route is 15km, but we have lots of flexibility to shorten and vary it, depending on the age and experience of younger riders by splitting into smaller groups. It's going to be warn, so please apply sunscreen and bring plenty to drink. We'll stop for refreshments at the village greens in Goosey and Charney Bassett.We'll be running a weekly series of family-friendly social rides on Thursday mornings over the Summer holidays. Designed for young riders with a parent/guardian, we'll cover 15-24km (9-15 miles) at a riding pace of 13-16km (8-10 miles) per hour following quiet country lanes and the occasional easy off-road track. We'll stop regularly to catch our breath, to take in the views and anything that takes our interest along the way. There will be experienced riders on hand to guide, assist and encourage. Please book your places by texting the ride leader no earlier than the Friday before. |
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Report:A very hot day forecasted, with just one family Chris and daughter Hazel on the back of his bike in a child seat booked onto the ride.After a discussion we decided to combine with the 1* ride. Carin led the 1* through Hinton Waldrist to Southmoor for Coffee, meeting with the third group of 2* A lovely fun ride, thank you to Des, Kev and Val for your support. | ||
Distance:32.19 km (20.00 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40246513" | ||
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Thu Aug 11th 2022
| Daytime Thursday 1* ride | 1* |
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Leader:Carin Tranter |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description: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.As a courtesy to the ride leader, please book your place by texting them (incl. your name), no earlier than the Friday before. Ride out to Hinton Waldrist and back over the bridge to Southmoor with coffee at Munch. Maybe combine with the 2* ride depending upon numbers. |
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Report:We joined with the family ride as Di had one rider with her daughter on a child seat on her family ride (see separate report).We did the planned 1* route up through Charney and on to Gainfield and Pusey. Across the A420 and up into Hinton Waldrist. We took the back route along the track down to the Manor House at Longworth. We then rejoined the roads back over the bridge to Southmoor for coffee at Munch cafe. We returned down to Hanney and back to Grove via Denchworth. A very pleasant ride  | ||
Distance:32.19 km (20.00 mi) | ||
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Thu Aug 11th 2022
| Daytime 2*Thursday Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Roger Postbeschild |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Sociable rides of 24km - 40km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18km - 20km (11-13 miles) per hour, usually with a café stop.A ride to Munch at Southmoor, route dependent on whether we combine with the 1 star. 2 star will still go to Munch but via a tour of Stanford, Hinton Waldrist and Longworth. |
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Report:A select few riders took the longer route to Munch at Southmoor.There was a noticeable northeasterly breeze, strange that this brings so much heat! David joined the one star riders for the return trip via Hanney. | ||
Distance:35.70 km (22.18 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40534672" | ||
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- 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.
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