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Thu Dec 1st 2022

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Lorna Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A ride out to Munch at Southmoor for elevenses where we will meet the 2* group. A round trip of about 15 miles. 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
Riders: Carin Tranter Lorna Swanton Patrick O'Leary Sarah Macaulay Steve Swanton Riders = 5 Weather: Report: Not a day for the faint-hearted! Hi-viz outerwear, lights and warm layers helped a lot as we set out in the chilly mist, joined by the 2* riders who wisely decided they wouldn't attempt anything more ambitious than our potter up to Southmoor via Charney Bassett and back (through Hanney). Trying to keep warm, we sped round at faster than a usual 1* pace, and were glad of our cosy coffee stop. Des wasn't feeling too good, so Karl kindly cycled back to Grove for his car, returned and took Des and his bike home. Friendship in action! Everyone agreed that we wouldn't have ventured out if there hadn't been a club ride, but we were glad we made the effort. Well done all.
Distance: 24.14 km (15.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32629927"
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Thu Dec 1st 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. Coffee at Munch in Southmoor - and probably after in Grove as well!
Riders: Des Higgs Karl Blake Terry Ryland Riders = 3 Report: Joined the 1* ride today.
Distance: 24.14 km (15.00 mi)
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Sat Dec 3rd 2022

3* Saturday Half Day Ride	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Beacon Car Park
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. Rescheduled from 5 November. A trip to Hungerford for coffee and cake. Given the time of year we will be taking the hills at a steady pace - so please don't be put off. Should be home by 1.30pm
Riders: Chris Bailey Jo Little John Tranter Joy Arthur Sharon Bedford Simon Atkin Riders = 6 Report: A cold (and somewhat dreary) start to the day didn't put us off and we set off for Hungerford with great enthusiasm. This was a hilly ride ( somewhere between 880m and 950m of climbing depending which Garmin you believe) and the consensus was that hill climbing in the cold is so much harder than on a warm sunny day. We found a great new(ish) cafe in Hungerford - Tray's Cafe in Barrs Yard (previously the Honesty). We were given a very warm welcome and even had our photos taken by the owner. We promised to spread the word! The headwind on the way back made the cycling harder - thanks go to John for sharing the lead when the going got tough. Great group and lovely route, (one to be repeated on a warmer day I think).
Distance: 64.00 km (39.77 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41157293"
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Sun Dec 4th 2022

2* Sunday Shortie	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: An opportunity to conquer the Hill . A ride up to white Horse Hill with Mince Pies at the top! 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 Gerry Jones Jenny Gower John Tranter Karl Blake Lizzie Hardingham Stephanie Haddrell Terry Penn Tina Mould Riders = 9 Report: It was lovely to have a late flurry of riders join the ride to conquer the hill, and especially great to welcome a new rider Tina Mould to the ride, and 4 ladies on a 2. The weather was disappointing, no sun and a light drizzle as we headed out to Denchworth, and on to Childrey. A little chillier than of late, we kept moving, and were not hindered by much traffic. Karl acted as sweep and it was the girls, Jenny, Lizzie and Tina, along with John who took the front positions. and set the pace. We rode through Westcott to the spring line where we divided into two groups with John leading the first group and Terry the second and providing motivational chat to the group leader! As we arrived at the foot of Dragon Hill there were two schools of thought, some wanting a breather and others just wanting to get it over with! Whatever we all conquered the Hill and were justly rewarded with Mince pies at the top, and greeted by familiar faces, David Jackson who offered more mince pies and Terry Ryland who acted as group photographer. Thanks chaps great to see you! The rest at the top was welcome, although the weather turned cold and that with the descent made the north wind feel very bitter. The call of hot coffee and further refreshments beckoned. As we came into Uffington we had a minor mechanical with Tina having a slow puncture. She blew the tyre up and managed to ride home with a couple more inflations. It was a case of the hare and the tortoise- Tina racing off to get as close to home as possible, being chase by Barry , Karl and Terry, and myself John and Gerry catching up as the next inflation was complete. Lizzie and Jenny just cracking on at a very respectable 2 pace. In all a great ride with the Hill Conquered and teamwork ensuring that we all succeeded. Thanks to all for company and encouragement. Lets hope the 11th is brighter and warmer!
Distance: 37.01 km (23.00 mi)
2* group conquering White Horse Hill 2* group conquering White Horse Hill
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41524232"
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Tue Dec 6th 2022

RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Cancelled - no ride leader available - 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.
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Tue Dec 6th 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: Jane John Jo Little Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Katherine Boyce Nicole Pethybridge Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 8 Report: Ride lead by Sharon this week. Longer interval training, with different lengths and intensities, Great quiz from Nicole on London Underground stations.
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Thu Dec 8th 2022

RIDE CANCELLED - Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader:	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Sorry - cancelled due to cold weather and lack of leaders. 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
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Thu Dec 8th 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. An easy ride to Stanford Coffee Shop with options to shorten if deemed too cold! 32 km (or less) and flat.
Riders: David Jackson Des Higgs Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Steve Swanton Riders = 5 Weather: Report: Five riders braved the start of the cold snap. The roads were not too bad, with the odd bit of frost in shaded spots. In view of the conditions, a shorter route was adopted to Stanford Coffee Shop, with the usual follow up at Munchies back in Grove,
Distance: 23.80 km (14.79 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/109089516
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41548368"
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Sat Dec 10th 2022

The White Horse Cycle Challenge, 26 Nov - 10 Dec

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: Anywhere of your choice
Description: We challenge individual riders to climb the great Uffington White Horse Hill at a time of their choosing between Saturday 26th November and Saturday 10th December (on their own or in a group), take a selfie or photo at the top for proof, get extra respect for taking their own mince pie up there and raise money for Whizz-Kids. Our target is to see 100 riders complete the challenge and to raise £2,000 for Whizz-Kidz. The fortnight kicks off with a club 2* ride to the Hill on Saturday 26th November. We have set up a donations page here: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/whitehorsecyclechallenge2022 and would welcome donations to support the efforts of all riders, whether from riders themselves, their family or friends. The event is open to all to who enjoy a cycling challenge. To help non‑regular or non-local cyclists give it a go, we have put together a route sheet from Grove and Wantage to White Horse Hill and back. It can be found on the Route Sheets tab of the website - look for Route 8. We ask participants to post their photos on the club Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cyclingukwantage or to send by email to: info@cyclingukwantage.org.uk This address can also be used for enquiries about the event.
Riders: Barry Gillott David Brown Jay Read John Rowland Kevin Sanders Patrick O'Leary Sarah Bowen Steve Swanton Riders = 8 Weather: Report:
White Horse Cycle Challenge riders 2022
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Sun Dec 11th 2022

2* Mince Pie Ride - CANCELLED	2*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: 10/12 Very sadly due to the sub-zero temperatures forecast tomorrow the ride and the mince pie meet at White Horse Hill have been cancelled. 9/12 - change of plan as David is unwell. We are now combining the 1* and 2* rides. Please note the LATER START TIME of 10am. Do come well wrapped for the cold conditions forecast. Our annual festive ride, in aid of Whizz-Kidz, the children's mobility charity, and the culmination of this year’s White Horse Cycle Challenge. Ride out with us to the NT car park at White Horse Hill, Uffington, for mince pies and mulled wine. We'll travel at 11-12 mph to keep warm and take the direct route via East Challow, Childrey, Sparsholt and Westcot before regaining the Springline and then up Whitehorse hill. See 1* ride entry for route details. There is an on-road option from East Challow to Childrey avoiding the bridleway between the two. We'll return to Wantage through the Vale, passing the Fox in Denchworth for those stopping for lunch.
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Sun Dec 11th 2022

3* Mince Pie Ride - CANCELLED	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: 10/12 Very sadly due to the sub-zero temperatures forecast tomorrow the ride and the mince pie meet at White Horse Hill have been cancelled. Our annual festive ride, in aid of Whizz-Kidz, the children's mobility charity, and the culmination of this year’s White Horse Cycle Challenge. Ride out with us to the NT car park at White Horse Hill, Uffington, for mince pies and mulled wine. This will be the 3* ride covering around 30k before mince pies and 20k to get back. Riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph) - BUT NOT ON THE HILL. I will be returning to Wantage but route goes past The Fox for anyone wanting to stop off.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41546963"
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Sun Dec 11th 2022

1* Mince Pie Ride - CANCELLED	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: 10/12 Very sadly due to the sub-zero temperatures forecast tomorrow the ride and the mince pie meet at White Horse Hill have been cancelled. Update 9/12 - as the 2* ride leader is unwell, we will be combining with the 2* ride and riding at slightly higher pace of 11-12 mph to keep warm given the cold conditions forecast. Do wrap up well. Our annual festive ride, which again is in aid of Whizz-Kidz, the children's mobility charity, and the culmination of this year’s White Horse Cycle Challenge. Ride out with us to the NT car park at White Horse Hill, Uffington, for mince pies and mulled wine. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book your place, either text me or email me on steve.swanton@cyclingukwantage.org.uk. You will receive confirmation. Meeting from 9:50 for briefing for a 10:00 start, the 1* ride will be a sociable ride at a leisurely pace leaving after the other groups. ETA for White Horse Hill car park, 11:20am. The 1* ride will follow the most direct route (about 8 miles) along the foot of the Downs through East Challow on to Childrey (via the track and bridleway), Sparsholt, Westcot and Kingston Lisle. There are some ups and downs along the B4507 before we reach the foot of Dragon Hill. Everyone will be able to have a go at cycling up. Even if you get off and push, it's worth it for the fantastic views over the Manger and the Vale below. We'll drop down into the main NT car park to join the other groups for mince pies and mulled wine. We will return to Wantage through the vale after the meet, passing the Fox in Denchworth for those stopping for lunch.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38136121""
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Sun Dec 11th 2022

Mince Pie Rides to White Horse Hill 2022 - CANCELLED

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 11:00 am	Start Location: NT car park, White Horse Hill
Description: 10/12 Very sadly due to the sub-zero temperatures forecast tomorrow and in the interest of rider safety, the mince pie meet at White Horse Hill has been cancelled. It is still possible to make a donation to Whizz-kidz online (see link below). A big thank you to all those who have donated already. Our annual festive ride, which again is in aid of Whizz-Kidz, the children's mobility charity (see http://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/). Guests and other cycling clubs are very welcome to join us at White Horse Hill NT car park (grid ref SU 293866) from 11:00 to 12:00 for mince pies and mulled wine. All proceeds on the day will go to Whizz-Kidz. If you would like to cycle with us, guest riders are most welcome. There will be on-road rides at 1, 2 and 3* grades and an off-road ride to choose from, leaving Wantage Market Place between 9:30 and 10:00. Further details of the rides will appear under the individual ride entries closer to the date. This is a very popular event, so please arrive in good time for registration, at least 10 minutes before your chosen ride. Afterwards the rides will continue for an optional pub lunch at the Fox in Denchworth. Please contact Di Whidborne to book a place (diana.whidborne@cyclingukwantage.org.uk). There will also be a ride directly back to Wantage. Car parking: If driving in to join rides from Wantage, there is free car parking in the Portway car park (by the Beacon, the former Civic hall) on Sundays, OX12 9BU. See http://beaconwantage.co.uk/contact and scroll to bottom of page for map. If you are unable to cycle, we would still love to see you at White Horse Hill. If driving, please use the road directly up to the NT car park from the cross-roads above Woolstone rather than the narrow Dragon Hill road being used by those cycling. This will be our 21st Mince Pie Ride (with cancellations in 2017 due to adverse weather and the pandemic in 2020). It was started by Abingdon Wheelers in 1990 and we took over the event in 2000 when the previous organisers Val and Jim Worsley moved away from the area. From about 40 riders joining us in the car park in 2000 we now regularly host around 150. It was great to be back in 2021!
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Sun Dec 11th 2022

Walk and Club Lunch at The Fox

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 12:00 pm	Start Location: Millbrook Square, Grove
Description: Although the Mince Pie Rides had to be cancelled because of the low temperatures and risk of ice, our planned meal at the Fox in Denchworth after the rides went ahead.
Riders: Carin Tranter David Bridge John Tranter Kerry Tucker Lorna Swanton Mandy Wassell Patrick O'Leary Robin Tucker Sally Bensoussis Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Riders = 12 Weather: Report: With the rides having been cancelled, but keen to get some exercise, Lorna and I chose to walk across the fields for lunch at the Fox. We were delighted that John, Carin, Sally, Susan and David decided to join us for a very enjoyable and sociable walk. The back route into Denchworth, entering the village through the churchyard was new to some. The scenery was all rather beautiful with frost on the fields, hedges and trees and ice on the Childrey Brook. Steve and Mandy were already at the table on arrival, Patrick arrived shortly after having cycled, followed by Robin and Kerry. An excellent, convivial meal ensued. Afterwards, the seven of us on foot retraced our steps in the encroaching gloom, arriving back in Grove to streetlights after 4pm and a round trip of about 4 miles. Thanks everyone for your amiable company. Thank you to Di Whidbourne too for organising the lunch. We were sorry that you were unable to make it. And finally thanks to David for the pics. Hopefully, conditions will be kinder for the MPR next year.
Distance: 0.00 km (0.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41687410
Walking across the fields to the Fox, 11 Dec 22 Childrey brook was frozen - 11 Dec 22 Denchworth church - 11 Dec22 Christmas lunch at the Fox
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Sun Dec 11th 2022

RIDE CANCELLED - Mince Pie Ride - Off-road	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Sadly cancelled because there will be no mince pies at the end. - Our annual festive ride to White Horse hill in aid of Whizz-Kidz, the children's mobility charity. This is the off-road ride. It's about 9 miles up to and along The Ridgeway to White Horse Hill - splendid views and not a difficult route, apart from an inevitable climb up the The Ridgeway. After riding out to munch mince pies and quaff mulled wine, your leader will be heading on to The Fox for lunch, you can also choose to follow another rider by road back to Wantage or return off-road under your own steam (or arrange a pick-up). Drop me a text or email robin@cyclingukoxfordshire.org for info
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Tue Dec 13th 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: Robin Tucker Riders = 1 Report: Ride cancelled. But it got to 9pm and I felt a bit restless, so I went for a quick 10 miles anyway!
Distance: 16.09 km (10.00 mi)
Cold weather MTB Dec 2022
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Thu Dec 15th 2022

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A.later meet of 10.30 ue to weather, and a short ride out to Southmoor for coffee. 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: David Jackson Des Higgs Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 5 Report: A beautiful clear and frosty morning, but positively freezing! Des was full of the joys having got his new bike, and so we sped out to Charney Bassett and onto Munchies at Southmoor; where we were very grateful for the warmth and the coffee. We then took a little detour around the houses in Southmoor to avoid the flooded and frozen road but emerged just at the flood, thankfully the ice had started to thaw and we proceeded with caution and without incident. Homeward bound we enjoyed the views of a Christmas scene across the vale but did not stop to take photos as it was toooooo cold, and we had a christmas dinner booked at Munchies in Grove. We arrived at Munchies to a set table and awaiting drinks and thoroughly enjoyed our festive lunch. Thanks Des for organising!
Distance: 24.14 km (15.00 mi)
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Sat Dec 17th 2022

Monthly 1* Saturday Half-Day Ride	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Update 15/12 - It's looking as if the temperature will reach a balmy 4 degrees by lunchtime on Saturday, so the ride is ON! As trailed previously we'll make an essentially flat tour of the Vale of about 14 miles. We should be back in Grove before 3pm for mulled wine and mince pies at ours. Do wrap up and bring lights if cycling home after refreshments. If you don't fancy the ride but would like to join us just for refreshments, please get in touch. Family and social afternoon ride (16-32km / 10-20 miles), usually with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Occasional short or gentle climbs. Or the Mini Mince Pie Ride! 11/12 - It's slightly too early to tell when the cold snap will end, but if conditions improve sufficiently for a 1* ride we'll take a tour of the Vale with a tea stop at ours in Grove at the end. We'll have some of the unconsumed goodies from Sunday to share in aid of Whizz-Kidz. Watch this space for further details. Fingers crossed! Please let me know if you are thinking of coming to help us gauge numbers. You can email me on steve.swanton@cyclingukwantage.org.uk or text on 07857 527990.
Riders: Carin Tranter John Tranter Lorna Swanton Steve Swanton Riders = 4 Weather: Report: Just 4 of us for our last Saturday 1* of the year but it was good to get out again after the big chill all week. The temperature had passed 5 degrees by the time we set off and the roads were at last clear of frost (apart from the low bridge over Childrey Brook at Denchworth). We rode at a slightly faster than 1* pace to keep warm, although a few stops were needed to clear runny noses. We followed the route as planned and were back in Grove by 2:30. Susan walked over from Wantage to join us for mince pies and mulled wine. A convivial afternoon.
Distance: 22.85 km (14.20 mi)
1* group at Hanney
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26589494"
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Sun Dec 18th 2022

RIDE CANCELLED - 2* Sunday Shortie	2*

Leader:	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Ride cancelled due to challenging weather conditions! 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.
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Sun Dec 18th 2022

RIDE CANCELLED - Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader:	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Ride cancelled due to challenging weather conditions! 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 Monday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained.
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Tue Dec 20th 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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Tue Dec 20th 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.
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Thu Dec 22nd 2022

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:30 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. PLEASE NOTE START TIME OF 10.30 A ride to Faringdon Coffee House.
Riders: Barry Stanton David Bridge John Tranter Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 6 Report: A ride out to Faringdon as planned by Des who unfortunately was too poorly to come on the ride. Delighted to have a group of 6 on the ride which was a steady 2* to Faringdon via Baulking, and Fernham, We had a leisurely coffee at the Faringdon Coffee house, before returning back via Gainfield and Charney Bassett. A beautiful ride with great company. Thanks Des for organising!
Distance: 38.62 km (24.00 mi)
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Mon Dec 26th 2022

RIDE CANCELLED - Boxing Day Shortie	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Looks like everyone is too busy enjoying Christmas! 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. Hopefully a good opportunity to get out and burn off a few calories. I will run this at a 2/3* pace depending on the makeup of the group on the day. A classic route through the Letcombes and up Hackpen Hill before dropping back down Blowingstone Hill to Kingston Lisle. 23 miles / 36km. Planning to be back in Grove by 11.30 so the rest of the day is free.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41630324"
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Tue Dec 27th 2022

RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - No takers for a cold wet night ride so soon after Christmas... I really can't understand why. [Puzzled emoji] - 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.
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Thu Dec 29th 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. As all the independent cafes appear to be closed until 3rd January, we are doing very much a re-run of last week to Faringdon, with coffee at Costa, with a further cup at Costa in Grove on our return for those that wish. Out through Fernham and back via Gainfield. Not a frosty forecast so start time 10.00. 39 km.
Riders: Chris Bailey David Jackson Eddie Little John Tranter Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 7 Weather: Report: Heavy rain in the morning did not bode well. However, the ride out to Faringdon was dry, with a somewhat inconvenient headwind. Steph suffered a rear wheel puncture, causing our resident mechanic Karl to don his latex gloves...... Coffee was taken at Costa in Faringdon, by which time it really had started to rain. Yours truly decided it was not going to stop and paused briefly to reapply the rain jacket that I had earlier removed! A select few enjoyed further drinks at Costa in Grove.
Distance: 39.00 km (24.23 mi)
2* group at Little Coxwell
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41666279"
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Sat Dec 31st 2022

RIDE CANCELLED - 3* Saturday Half Day Ride	3*

Leader: Jo Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - RIDE CANCELLED - heavy rain and also wind forecast. Looks like miserable cycling weather. - 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. A familiar route out to Cumnor and past the Farmoor reservoir before stopping at Aston Pottery for tea and cake. Then back via Buckland hill and Stanford in the Vale. Nothing difficult but will hopefully get the legs moving again after the Christmas break. 39 miles
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41636569"
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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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