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Sat Oct 1st 2022

3* Saturday Half Day Ride	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. 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 07512645320 or email edlittle157@gmail.com 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. We’ll head out of Grove passing through Buckland, Clanfield, Filkins, Langford, Little Faringdon & Coleshill. We’ll take our elevenses at Carpenters Canteen. Once refreshed we’ll head out through Shrivenham, Longcot, Uffington & Goosey arriving back in Grove for around 01:30pm. Ride distance 46 mi/ 74km.
Riders: Chris Bailey Eddie Little Nick Dunton Paul Bentley Sharon Bedford Riders = 5 Weather: Report: Five of us set off from Grove on a lovely sunny morning. The ride went extremely well with no mechanical’s or drama’s. Traffic conditions were nice & light which is always a bonus though we did experience a tuff head wind for part of the ride. It was really nice to see so many fellow cyclists enjoying the good weather. All riders enjoyed a refreshment stop at Carpenters Canteen where we were served excellent coffee & some very tasty freshly baked cakes. The service was excellent & couldn’t fault them at all. We arrived back in Grove for around 01:10pm. All riders managed an average speed of 25kph. Chapeau!! A lovely group to lead & to spend a morning with. Hopefully see you all on another ride very soon.
Distance: 74.03 km (46.00 mi)
Cruising along Calcroft Ln. Too much choice. Chilling on a sunny Saturday morning.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41039800"
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Sun Oct 2nd 2022

2* Sunday shortie	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Due to road closures the planned route has changed and will be a traditional Sunday Shortie out to 7 Barrows with an optional coffee stop at the end of the ride in Grove. 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 Karl Blake Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 4 Report: The weather was thankfully not as forecast and whilst it looked rather wet over the downs by the time we hit Letcombe Regis the skies had cleared and the rain had passed. We took a leisurely ride to the top of Hackpen Hill and then enjoyed the descent into Lambourn. As we turned right to the seven Barrows the wind was behind us as we climbed again to the ridgeway above the Blowing Stone. It was then a glorious down hill to the spring line and a flat ride with a tail wind home and to parsons for a well erned coffe and cake. Thanks for the company!
Distance: 37.50 km (23.30 mi)
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Tue Oct 4th 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 David Yearley Robin Tucker Willem Hilbers Riders = 4 Report: The trails remain in great shape and we headed south - up at Letcombe & Segsbury Hill, all the way south to Fawley. Then rotating east to Farnborough (a few nettles on this leg!) and down to Lands End. Up 'Ice Valley' and down Goddards Brook, which is nice and grippy as long as you are cautious of a few crab apples. A pint or two at the Nelson afterwards to reminisce on this and other rides and plan future ones. All these have more distant namesakes, but I've only taken my bike to the other Lands End. The others are more appropriate for oil tankers and aircraft.
Distance: 28.97 km (18.00 mi)
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Tue Oct 4th 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: Jan McCabe Jane John Jo Little Jon Townsin Karen Townsin LeeAnn Norris Sharon Bedford Simon Wysocki-Jones Yvonne Bird Riders = 9 Report: First turbo of the season, so a short and snappy whizz up 5 climbs with a fives themed quiz to take the mind off the pain. Well done everyone; good to be back.
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Thu Oct 6th 2022

Daytime Thursday 1* Ride	1*

Leader: Lorna Swanton	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. A flat ride in the Vale, out via Denchworth, Lyford, Charney Bassett and Gainfield to Stanford for coffee, back via Park Lane.
Riders: Carin Tranter Lorna Swanton Sarah Macaulay Steve Swanton Riders = 4 Weather: Report: A lovely sunny morning for a ride, perhaps a little breezy at times, but that didn't hold us back. A few pauses gave lots of opportunity for chat. At Stanford Coffee Shop we met not only the 2* riders, but Jan and Paul, by arrangement - lovely to see them both and catch up! Thanks, everyone, for your company.
Distance: 23.98 km (14.90 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29440450
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29440450"
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Thu Oct 6th 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. Ride out round the Vale with coffee at Stanford in the Vale coffee shop
Riders: David Bridge Des Higgs John Tranter Karl Blake Terry Ryland Riders = 5 Weather: Report: We set off from OMH. The weather was quite good but the wind got up later in the day. We went to Stanford via Children, Westcot, Kingston Lyle, Baulking Green and onto Stanford. John took some photos of the bad cracks in the road on the road between Kingston Lyle and Baulking Green which have grown worse this summer - be careful as bike tyres will fit in the cracks easily. Coffee was up to the normal good standard. We set off for home via Gainfield crossroads Charney and Denchworth. No problems other than the leader having a bad day! Apologies to you all and thank you for your company. Des
Distance: 35.50 km (22.06 mi)
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Sat Oct 8th 2022

2* Saturday Half Day Ride - Oxford Special	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. This is a route into and out of the centre of Oxford which we haven't used for a few years. Nice, easy pace through Charney Bassett, Appleton and Cumnor, down the hill to Botley. Then the cunning car-free entry to Oxford via bike tracks and beautiful river sides (suitable for all bikes). After a short sightseeing loop, we take the river path to Iffley, Kennington and back via Sunningwell and Fyfield. Coffee and cake stop at the new Proof Social Bakehouse in Kennington. 40 miles - a longer 2* ride, but easy terrain and an easy pace. Don't miss this one!
Riders: Barry Stanton Des Higgs Gerry Jones John Tranter Karl Blake Riders = 5 Weather: Report: A perfect autumnal morning, glorious sunshine, not much wind - basically perfect conditions for a ride to Oxford. A good group kept together well and all went according to plan. The Proof Social Bakehouse is unusually located on an industrial estate but served great coffee and cakes. Particularly nice to be down on the river watching newly arrived students being put through their paces by the College rowing coaches. Thanks to all for a fun ride.
Distance: 65.98 km (41.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/104992980
2* ride to Oxford 2* ride to Oxford a new coffee stop - the Proof Social Bakehouse in Kennington a new coffee stop - the Proof Social Bakehouse in Kennington
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5375727"
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Sun Oct 9th 2022

3* Sunday Shortie	3*

Leader: Jo Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: The Beacon
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. Up Hackpen and down into Lambourn before heading to Great Shefford and back via Chaddleworth and Brightwalton.
Riders: Jan McCabe Jenny Gower Jo Little John Groves John Tranter LeeAnn Norris Roger Postbeschild Sally Bensoussis Sharon Bedford Terry Penn Riders = 10 Weather: Report: We were lucky enough to have another warm, sunny autumn day to ride in, though there was a tough headwind for most of the way round (thanks to John G. for taking the lead at one time). The roads were fairly quiet and the scenery was great. Congratulations to Sally for her first ascent of Hackpen and first descent of Chain Hill. Thanks to everyone for being a great group to ride with.
Distance: 40.23 km (25.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41099287"
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Tue Oct 11th 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 Luc Binet Richard Pethybridge Robin Tucker Willem Hilbers Riders = 5 Report: Starting to get properly cold, with a recorded temperature of 2C in the appropriately nicknamed 'Ice Valley' and that might be because we didn't hang around long enough for the thermometer in the Garmin to adjust. We did hang around to take some moonlit photos though, with Jupiter making a guest appearance. Our route took up up Lark Hill, down Ice Valley, 80% of the way up the other side before turning left and coming down into West Illsley, then climbing back up the Ridgeway, heading west and riding down at Ginge. Great fun!
Distance: 28.97 km (18.00 mi)
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Tue Oct 11th 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 Oct 13th 2022

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A ride out to the new cafe in Faringdon 'The Market' Route TBC. 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.
Riders: Chris Marchant David Bridge Des Higgs John Tranter Karl Blake Paul Bentley Roger Postbeschild Terry Ryland Riders = 8 Report: Weather-wise not a bad day. Set off at a steady pace across to Fernham then into Faringdon. The new cafe was short staffed so service was a bit slow, but not too bad. We headed home via the old Wantage Road in Faringdon onto the new one for a blast along the A417 to Shellingford crossroads (with John complaining he had run out of gears!). Back via Hatford, Gainfield, Charney and Denchworth and then another coffee in Grove for three of us at Munch. Thanks to all for your company on an enjoyable ride.
Distance: 37.64 km (23.39 mi)
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Sat Oct 15th 2022

Monthly Saturday 1* - Morning Ride to Childrey	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please note the change of start time to 10am to allow us to visit Cantorist Farm at Childrey for our refreshment stop, Aiming to catch some autumn colours and expansive views, this will be a ride of two halves, a relatively flat loop around the Vale with the option of a short-cut back to Grove, followed by a more undulating section to Childrey, returning via Wantage. For a change, we'll cycle out to West Hanney using the byway over the railway line and the farm track past the Bradfield Grove grain store. Though pot-holed and stony in places, the tracks have remained dry and give a nice alternative off-road route northwards from Grove. From West Hanney we'll loop round to the villages of Lyford, Charney Bassett and Denchworth. From Denchworth there is the option for a short-cut back to Grove for those that would like the opportunity of a shorter, flatter ride (total distance 11 miles). From Denchworth we'll turn south to cross the railway line over the Circourt Road bridge (with a great view of the Downs). We'll have one short section along the A417 before turning right to West Challow then climb gently to Childrey using a tarmacked bridleway before our refreshment stop. After the break, we'll head back towards Wantage using the partly paved bridleway (with a short potholed section) to East Challow, which gives lovely sweeping views across the Vale. After a short ascent through East Challow, our reward will be a nice long descent into Wantage. We'll turn off at Ham Road and return to Grove along the Denchworth Road making use of the new cyclepath some of the way. Total distance about 16.5 miles, expect to be back in Grove by 12:30. To help gauge numbers, please let me know by text if you plan to come. Monthly 16-32km (10-20miles) family and social afternoon rides on the third Saturday of the month, usually with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Occasional short or gentle climbs.
Riders: Carin Tranter Diana Whidborne Edmund Richards Emily Richards John Tranter Lorna Swanton Patrick O'Leary Roger Postbeschild Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Weather: Report: This was definitely a ride of two halves - a gentle family ride as far as Denchworth and then a 2* ride pace for the more undulating second half. The autumn colours were superb! Lovely to see Edmund and Emily again on their first Saturday outing. We started in bright sunshine but with a strong south-westerly breeze. Despite recent rain, the Cow Lane track was not muddy or greasy and made for a nice alternative escape route from Grove. We stopped for a picture on the farm track to West Hanney, which was lined by glorious maples. The going was easy until we turned towards Lyford into the breeze and then, as the sky clouded over, a few spots of rain. After stopping to don jackets it quickly stopped (of course); the sun soon returned and stayed with us for the rest of the ride. After Charney Bassett, we continued on towards Goosey, still with a nagging headwind, and it came as great relief to turn towards Denchworth with the wind now behind us. John took his leave at this point and at Denchworth Emily and Edmund decided to head back to Grove too, with Roger kindly volunteering to escort them back. The remaining 5 of us then continued as planned on to Childrey, where we enjoyed an excellent early lunch at Cantorist Farm. The Afghan eggs are recommended! We last stopped here on the churches ride and as on that day we made a short detour to St Mary's church, which, delightfully, was open. Once awheel again, we returned to Wantage via the bridleway to East Challow, stopping mid-way to take in the view, and then enjoyed the long descent on Ickleton Road. We returned to Grove via Denchworth Road trying out the new cyclepath alongside the sports fields. Unfortunately, the crossing point by the plane-off-the-stick roundabout at the end of Mably Way leaves a lot to be desired.... Thanks all for your company on a very mellow morning ride. Well done to Edmund and Emily on completing their longest ride so far in the blustery conditions and thanks to John and Roger for sweeping.
Distance: 27.68 km (17.20 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41220083
Autumn colours on the track to West Hanney - Sat 1* Oct 22
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38361233"
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Sun Oct 16th 2022

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Katherine Boyce	Start Time: 9:00 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. NB: Ride starts at 9am A trip up to the Downs and then on to the Thames, using cycle tracks where they are suitable for all bike types . We'll have a brunch stop at the Hampstead Norreys Community shop early in the ride then a late lunch / coffee stop at Savages in Blewbury. Hilly in the first part and much less so once we reach the Thames. Don't be put off by the hills, you'll all be waiting for me .
Riders: Andy Pixton Eddie Little Jo Little John Tranter Katherine Boyce Riders = 5 Weather: Report: A glorious autumnal day, plus fab company and a route created with the assistance of heat maps and the google man made for an outstanding day of cycling. Few tweaks needed to the route (won't do the so-called cycle path from Blewbury to Upton again!) but otherwise this was a days cycling that will linger positively in the memory
Distance: 100.87 km (62.68 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/7972941362
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41119020"
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Sun Oct 16th 2022

2* Sunday Shortie	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A 25m ride out to Uffington via the Letcombes retuning via Hatford and Charney Basset. An optional coffee stop at the Farmers market. 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 Jenny Gower John Groves Karl Blake Paul Bentley Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Terry Penn Riders = 9 Report: A fine morning for a cycle ride. I decided to add a little variety and incorporated the best cake stop in the Vale at the Uffington Farmers market, thanks Chris wonderful as ever! With a good turn out of 9 riders, we headed out via the Letcombes and Childrey, dividing into 2 groups as necessary. We then rode through Westcott and down to Kingston Lisle and Uffington. With a number of interesting stalls and some marvellous refreshments we had a leisurely stop and chatter- so good to catch up with Terry and Jenny. Once we had refuelled we rode back via Uffington Village, through Shellingford , Charney Basset and Denchworth home. Some of us then took the liberty of a second coffee stop at Parsons, cheeky but nice! Thanks for the company.
Distance: 40.23 km (25.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41169473"
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Tue Oct 18th 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 Luc Binet Robin Tucker Riders = 3 Report: Riding just after rain, things were a bit slippy, but a good time was had on and around the Ridgeway. It's certainly dark from the start now, so full lights required.
Distance: 28.97 km (18.00 mi)
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Tue Oct 18th 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: Jan McCabe Jane John Jon Townsin Karen Townsin LeeAnn Norris Lisa Footner Simon Wysocki-Jones Yvonne Bird Riders = 8 Report: A blend of the last two weeks: hills and sprints, and a catch-phrase quiz that taxed the brain and took the mind off the legs. Well done all and great to see Lisa back on her bike, albeit taking gently. Let's hope that this is the beginning of recovery Lisa.
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Thu Oct 20th 2022

RIDE CANCELLED - Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Carin Tranter	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Rain and standing water, so ride cancelled. - As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. 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 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. Trying out a new coffee stop - the White Horse pub at Woolstone. 22 miles out and back.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41136503"
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Thu Oct 20th 2022

RIDE CANCELLED - Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Rain appears to be set in for the morning, so the ride is cancelled. - 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 (40km) out to meet the one star group at The White Horse Woolstone for coffee (or alternative refreshment should that float your boat).
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41241639"
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Sat Oct 22nd 2022

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A 33m ride out to Canfield via Littleworth. 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 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: Barry Stanton David Jackson Des Higgs Gerry Jones John Tranter Karl Blake Lizzie Hardingham Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Report: A beautiful autumnal morning, perfect following the rain and so welcome! 9 riders out again and so good to see Lizzie and Gerry. We split into 2 groups as necessary on main roads, following the planned route out to Canfield via Charney and Littleworth. We enjoyed splendid views of autumn hues as we descended to the river, and as we approached Canfield we were grateful for the mild temperatures and sunshine and even more grateful for the scotch eggs and cinnamon buns! after a pleasant stop in the sunshine we headed off through Bampton and Aston, (eventually!) riding along great brook to Buckland Marsh. With stops for traffic lights we then made our way up the hill at our own pace, stopping at the summit to regroup and catch our breath. We then rode on through Buckland, biding Lizzie farewell at the Gainfield crossroads, before heading home via Charney Basset and Denchworth. No mechanicals great company, super coffee stop, all in all a lovely morning, thanks all!
Distance: 54.72 km (34.00 mi)
2* coffee stop at Blakes in Clanfield 2* peloton by Great Brook 2* peloton by Great Brook Buckland Hill conquered
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41195904"
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Sun Oct 23rd 2022

3* Sunday Shortie	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
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 19-21km (12-13 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. Climb to Sparsholt Firs, (the alternative way up), Seven Barrows then a jaunt round the Vale.
Riders: Eddie Little Jan McCabe Jo Little Sharon Bedford Riders = 4 Report: We delayed the start until 11am to allow the heavy rainstorms to pass through and to let the roads dry out. Turned out to be a good strategy because we then cycled in (mostly) sunshine and were able to admire the autumn colours. Lovely company too.
Distance: 46.00 km (28.58 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41157181"
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Sun Oct 23rd 2022

RIDE CANCELLED - Oxford Urban Safari ride south	1*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: Redbridge Park and Ride OX1 4XG
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Sorry - forecast of heavy rain and thunderstorms. - This is a very special opportunity to use tracks, riverside paths and quiet streets to do a 13 mile 'urban safari' around the south and centre of Oxford. This ride really gives a remarkable insight into some hidden corners of this complex city and is mostly traffic free. This is an away-day ride, run at a beginner 1* pace. Parking is in the Redbridge Park and Ride at the southern end of the Abingdon Road (bring 2 pounds in coins or pay by card). Note there is a 2m height restriction on the entrance so let me know in advance if you have bikes on a roof rack for further instructions. We head north through the strange sliver of a suburb known as Grandpont, cross the river on the fascinating Gasworks bridge and then head into the centre of town. A mini-tour of Jericho is followed by the chance to get the insider gossip as we pass through the epicentre of Oxford, under Hertford College's Bridge of Sighs. We then ride down to the river at Folly Bridge where we head along the towpath past the College boathouses, pop up into the lovely Iffley village and Rose Hill and drop back to the river to Sandford, hopefully in time for coffee and cake at the Proof Social Bakehouse We then have a couple of miles back through Kennington before some unexpected underpasses get us back to the start. I'm really pleased with this one - don't miss it! Please let me know in advance if you are joining the ride. 13 miles at a leisurely pace - 10 or 11 mph.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30407342"
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Tue Oct 25th 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 Richard Pethybridge Robin Tucker Willem Hilbers Riders = 4 Report: Another ride with damp trails but dry skies. The trails are mostly fine with a number of puddles to avoid/splash through as you wish. We went up at Letcombe Regis - Castle Hill through Segsbury Castle (hill fort) then east with a couple of 'down and ups', finally descending at Ginge. Willem, late out of work, gets an honorary mention on this ride. He wasn't in time, but through the power of modern technology spent the evening trying to catch up with us, and almost, but not quite making it!
Distance: 22.53 km (14.00 mi)
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Tue Oct 25th 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: Jo Little Katherine Boyce LeeAnn Norris Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 5 Report: Smaller turnout this week due to half term. Sweet spot training and a sports personality quiz.
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Thu Oct 27th 2022

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

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. Hopefully a repeat of this week’s cancelled ride out to the pub at Woolstone. About 22 miles
Riders: Carin Tranter Diana Whidborne John Tranter Kevin Hazell Patrick O'Leary Susan Holdroyd Tim Waite Riders = 7 Weather: Report: A very good ride out to Woolstone’s pub The White Horse. We had 7 riders and the weather was very much more pleasant than forecast - some of us even felt a bit overdressed on the ride home! The pub provided coffee/tea, cold drinks and yummy chocolate cake. We went out via Denchworth, Goosey and Baulking. We turned right after Baulking village, over the railway bridge and down into Uffington. From Uffington we cycled out to Woolstone, taking the second left turn into the village and the pub. We were meeting the 2* group there and they were there a couple of minutes before us. After refreshments we took the other way out of Woolstone and returned to Uffington. We rode through the village and back on the road past Baulking again and back to Grove via Goosey and Denchworth. A good fun ride!
Distance: 37.01 km (23.00 mi)
1* group enjoying the White Horse Inn, Woolstone 1* group enjoying the White Horse Inn, Woolstone 1* group enjoying the White Horse Inn, Woolstone 1* group enjoying the White Horse Inn, Woolstone
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Thu Oct 27th 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 further attempt at the aborted ride to Woolstone from last week!
Riders: Barry Eggby Chris Marchant David Bridge Des Higgs Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Steve Swanton Terry Ryland Riders = 8 Weather: Report: Another warm late October day greeted 8 riders. We set off on a longer loop to The White Horse at Woolstone at a determined lick into the wind. Determined, that was, to get to coffee before the 1 star group as the pub had warned us of a slow coffee machine! We were all suitably supplied and slabs of chocolate gateau were provided to those of us still fortunate enough to be allowed such delights! The warm weather caused arm warmers to be discarded for the return trip and the tail wind made this a pleasant easy ride. Coffees and lunch were enjoyed by a few at Munchies on our return.
Distance: 41.00 km (25.48 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41241639"
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Sat Oct 29th 2022

3* Fifth Saturday Special	3*

Leader: John Tranter	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. 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 Sunday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. I am keen to try out a new route - over to Botley, a favourite cut-through to Port Meadow and then up the Oxford Canal on a newly improved towpath surface to Yarnton, followed by a traffic-free lane to Eynsham via Cassington. From there we take the lovely road to Witney via South Leigh - lunch stop at Cogges Farm. We then head for Aston and Faringdon before heading home across the Vale. 60 miles / 96km.
Riders: Chris Bailey Eddie Little Jo Little John Tranter Joy Arthur Roger Postbeschild Riders = 6 Weather: Report: We were blessed with some amazing weather - not expecting to be in shorts at the end of October! It was also a great group which stayed together well. I was pleased with this route - particularly liked the stretch along the Oxford Canal north of Wolvercote. It is a really interesting little corner of the countryside as the canal, the railway and various major trunk routes like the A40 weave across each other. We enjoyed watching a couple in a canal boat navigate a slightly dodgy swing bridge (see photo). Lunch at Cogges Farm was really good and we decided to head for home without a second stop (despite passing tempting cafe options in Aston, Bampton, Clanfield and Faringdon). Thanks to all for a really fun day out.
Distance: 96.56 km (60.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/106676574
on the Oxford canal on the Oxford canal on the Oxford canal lunch at Cogges Farm on the Southmoor bridge on the Oxford canal
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41061528"
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Sun Oct 30th 2022

2* Sunday Shortie	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A 22m ride out to Childrey via Hanney and Charney and back via the Letcombes and Wantage. Optional coffee stop in Wantage. 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: Barry Stanton David Jackson Des Higgs Gerry Jones Jenny Gower John Tranter Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Terry Penn Riders = 10 Report: A mild morning if a little cloudier than forecast! Lovely to have 10 riders out on a Sunday morning, the competition for top slots on the leader board is hotting up! We headed out to Hanney via Denchworth as planned, stopping to put waterproofs on in Debchworth We then rode on to Charney Bassett, by which time the rain had stopped and waterproofs had to be removed. On through Goosey and to the A417 for a short stint before turning right to Childrey. Unfortunately Karl had a puncture as we turned onto the A 417 and he and terry were held up. The rest of us waited for them and after a short delay we decided to break for coffee at Childrey. After a welcome coffee and cake we then prepared for the hill of the day, sadly Karl had another puncture and opted to hang back and make his own way back with Des. The rest of the group continued on through the Letcombes with Terry flying at the front, making the most of the descent into Letcombe Bassett. The sun came out as we made our way home through Wantage and back to Grove where some of us stopped in Parsons for further refreshments and met up with Karl and Des. A lovely mornings ride with great company, thanks to all and to Terry and Des for supporting Karl in his hour of need.
Distance: 35.41 km (22.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41297270"
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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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