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Sun Jan 1st 2023

2* Sunday Shortie	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 Monday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. With Saturday's ride cancelled due to adverse weather, this is your chance to start off the New Year in the right way! A basically flat ride in the vale. On New Year's Day the only local place open will be Costa, so no stop en route with coffee back in Grove. 39 km with options to shorten.
Riders: Des Higgs Eddie Little Philip (Pip) Jackson Roger Postbeschild Riders = 4 Weather: Report: Three club riders, joined by Pip Jackson, gained a few lungfuls of fresh New Year's air. A fresh headwind on the way out but payback was a nice tail wind on the return leg. The odd sizeable puddle told the tale of recent rainfall. The route was designed for cutting short when deemed desirable and the loop around Lyford was abandoned in favour of more coffee and chats time at Costa in Grove.
Distance: 31.00 km (19.26 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/110217615
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41671385"
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Mon Jan 2nd 2023

1* Lyford loop via Charney	1*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A 1* ride out to Charney Basset and Back Via Lyford. 13 Miles at a steady pace between of 8 to 10 mph. Optional coffee stop after the ride.
Riders: David Bridge David Jackson Elliott Bogart John Tranter Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 7 Report: A beautiful morning for a ride, the first of 2023. The flat local ride was planned to cater for a newcomer Elliot, who quickly demonstrated that the planned 1* pace was rather slow and so we upped it to that appropriate for the riders a pacy 2*! It was lovely to get out and appreciate the warm morning and clear skies, as we were all enjoying it we extended the ride slightly to return via Hanney a total of 14 miles. Lovely company and a Costa on our return to Grove. Happy New Year!
Distance: 22.53 km (14.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41693142"
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Tue Jan 3rd 2023

Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Ride Cancelled due to bad weather 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: Riders = 0 Report: Ride cancelled due to bad weather.
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Thu Jan 5th 2023

Daytime Thursday 1* Ride	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: To kick-off the 1* Thursday rides for the new year, a 13-mile flattish loop around the Vale to get our cycling legs back. Out through Denchworth to West Hanney, past Lyford to Charney Bassett and back via Asti Equestrian. We will finish at the Cornerstone cafe in Grove for coffee to meet the 2* group. As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Our Thursday 1* rides are easy and sociable, 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. If you would like to come, please drop me a text before the ride.
Riders: Carin Tranter Des Higgs Gareth Smith Lorna Swanton Sarah Macaulay Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Val Smith Riders = 8 Weather: Report: A good turnout of 8 riders for our first Thursday 1* ride of the year. Good to see Des out on his new ebike, at last! There was light rain falling as we arrived at Old Mill Hall but this soon blew over to be replaced by some very welcome sunshine. After all the recent rain there were a few large puddles about and we were unfortunate enough to be passing through a wet stretch by the railway when a car, approaching too fast, inconsiderately splashed some of the group. Somehow there seemed to be a surprising number of cars about in the Vale today. We enjoyed a leisurely and very sociable ride with stops in each of the villages for a brief rest and a natter. We benefitted from a nice tailwind out to West Hanney and then had to work our way back into the wind through Charney almost to Goosey before we could enjoy a push back home. David B met us as we arrived back at the edge of Grove and then joined us for coffee and cakes at Cornerstone. The 2* group soon arrived as well. Thanks everyone for your good company and a mellow morning.
Distance: 21.40 km (13.30 mi)
Thursday riders 5-Jan-23
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41700590"
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Thu Jan 5th 2023

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: John 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. 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. This will be a big loop around the Vale, out through Denchworth, Goosey and Baulking to Uffington then back via Longcot, Shellingford and Charney Bassett. To keep ourselves warm and to beat the showers forecast for later in the day, we will leave stopping for coffee until we are back in Grove, at the Cornerstone cafe. 24 miles cunningly planned with the tailwind to blow us home in the second half!
Riders: Chris Marchant John Tranter Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Terry Ryland Riders = 6 Weather: Report: It was so nice to see a little bit of sunshine and it wasn't surprising that a bumper group formed at Old Mill Hall to go out on both the 1* and 2* rides. We managed to battle the headwind quite successfully all the way out to Longcot, and then allowed ourselves to be quietly smug for the next few miles as we took full advantage of the tailwind back. Coffee stop at the Cornerstone was really nice - good to mix in with the 1* gang there. Thanks to everyone for making it such an enjoyable ride.
Distance: 40.23 km (25.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/110484389
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41693920"
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Sun Jan 8th 2023

3* Sunday 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. A half day ride (60-70km / 38-70km / 38-45miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text or email 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. Text 07512645320. Email edlittle157@gmail.com This ride is at the shorter end of the half day rides, just on 38 miles/61km. A relatively flat, scenic & simple route taking in some lovely views of the villages of the Vale / Thames Valley & the River Thames. We’ll pass through Uffington, Fernham, Faringdon, Radcot & Clanfield stopping at Aston Pottery for our elevenses. Once refreshed we’ll head out along Shifford, Standlake, Southmoor & West Hanney. Expect to be back in Grove for around 13:00hrs.
Riders: Andy Pixton David Jackson Eddie Little Elliott Bogart John Tranter Joy Arthur Karl Blake Katherine Boyce Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Riders = 10 Weather: Report: Ten of us met at Grove on a sunny cloudy morning. The first half of the ride was incident free, it was great to see numerous clubs out enjoying the quiet roads between baulking & Uffington. Weather wise we had a mixed bag, at times strong headwind’s, a few light showers which soon fizzled out leaving us with a pretty good ride to Aston Pottery where we all enjoyed some beverages. Cyclists seem to dominate the cafe though not too busy. On the second half of the ride we enjoyed the ride around Shifford stopping at St Mary’s Church for a couple of photos. As we cycled along the A415 Karl suffered a broken gear cable, this played into Karl’s favour as we were close to his home, a quick bike swap & we were on our way homeward bound. Many thanks to Sharon, Roger & John for there secondary ride leading skills, very much appreciated. Thanks to everyone for making this an enjoyable day.
Distance: 61.16 km (38.00 mi)
3* riders St Mary’s Church Shifford. January 2023 St Mary’s Shifford.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41688159"
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Tue Jan 10th 2023

Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Ride cancelled. No riders wanting to go out. 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 Jan 10th 2023

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 Jan 12th 2023

RIDE CANCELLED - Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - No takers, it is a bit windy, so the 1 star ride is 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 A ride out to Stanford Coffee Shop to meet up with the 2 star group
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Thu Jan 12th 2023

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 ride out to Stanford Coffee Shop to meet up with the one star group. A modest ride taking into account the weather forecast.
Riders: John Tranter Karl Blake Katherine Boyce Roger Postbeschild Steve Swanton Terry Ryland Riders = 6 Weather: Report: Another blustery day, although the rain was, thankfully, a lot lighter and more intermittent than yesterday afternoon! A late change of route to a more North/South offering avoided too much exposure to brisk headwinds. Regrettably, I routed via Hanney, this proved to be a bit of an error as there was a deepish area to traverse just west of Hanney. I had just dried out my boots from yesterday.........oh well! Coffee was taken at Stanford (and for some of us back in Grove), where we met up with Des. Having just checked the stats, this was apparently my 400th club ride.
Distance: 34.40 km (21.38 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41760439"
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Sat Jan 14th 2023

RIDE CANCELLED - 2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Winds gusting to 40mph and standing water hiding potholes - conditions not safe. 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. A classic route around the north and west Vale - out through Denchworth to Charney Bassett, Hatford, Shellingford then across to Longcot and Shrivenham before enjoying the lovely village of Bourton and heading for coffee at Ashbury. We then drop down into the Vale again at Knighton and head for home from Uffington. 34 miles at a steady 2* pace.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41716389"
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Sun Jan 15th 2023

3* Sunday Half Day Ride	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. A half day touring ride (approx 71k) to the Three Trees Farm Shop at Chiseldon (for brunch / morning coffee/ early lunch). Stop almost exactly half way round - but after way more than half of the climbing. Riding at 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Should be back by 2.30pm at the latest - hopefully a bit before
Riders: Andy Pixton Eddie Little Elliott Bogart Jo Little Katherine Boyce Lizzie Hardingham Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Riders = 8 Report: A ride of two halves. Despite the dry forecast there was some heavy rain on the way out. Combined with the strong winds (headwinds and crosswinds) and the hills this made it quite a challenging morning. It did cross my mind to abandon on the way down to Lambourn when at one stage we had driving hail into our faces, but knowing the forecast was improving we kept going. We arrived at lunch damp, somewhat chilly and (speaking for myself at least), in need of a rest. We had to wait about 10 minutes at Three Trees Cafe for a table, (note to myself and other ride leaders thinking of using the cafe again they do take reservations), but they were very well organised and the food was yummy. The sun came out in the afternoon to warm us slightly and some of us were actually able to shed a few items of clothing. Although the wind had dropped in intensity when we had a tailwind it still made some of the westerly sections a dream! Well done to new cyclist Elliott who did brilliantly on his first hilly ride. Thanks to a great group.
Distance: 71.00 km (44.12 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41740672"
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Tue Jan 17th 2023

Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: It's cold, but we are riding tonight! 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: Luc Binet Robin Tucker Willem Hilbers Riders = 3 Weather: Report: Very cold but dry conditions led to a cracking ride - where the cracking was the repeated sound of ice on puddles breaking under our wheels. I saw -4.8C on my Garmin, not sure how accurate that is, but once we had climbed Segsbury Hill we were warm enough. We set off with a dream of reaching White Horse Hill. Due to a late start and a puncture, that wasn't realised, but we did make it to Sparsholt Field for a great run down. Then we returned through Childrey and Challow.
Distance: 19.31 km (12.00 mi)
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Tue Jan 17th 2023

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: Jane John Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Katherine Boyce LeeAnn Norris Lisa Footner Nicole Pethybridge Sharon Bedford Simon Wysocki-Jones Yvonne Bird Riders = 10 Report: Back at last from illness from me and Jane and great to see Lisa back on her bike after some work on her knee. It was a series of climbs tonight, becoming increasingly steeper. Well done everyone for powering through it, only mildly distracted by the far too easy quiz on Americanisms. Quite amusing to see how our Lee Ann's lexicon differed again
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Thu Jan 19th 2023

RIDE CANCELLED - Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - - The local minor roads were very icy this morning, Roger has kindly checked the road to Denchworth today (Wednesday) and there were still patches of ice and compacted slush despite the road having been gritted. There are more sub-zero temperatures forecast overnight and cancellation is the sensible option. A slightly shorter version of the 2* route, ending up at the Cantorist cafe in Childrey for coffee. 17 miles / 27km.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41802088"
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Thu Jan 19th 2023

RIDE CANCELLED - Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - The local minor roads were very icy this morning, I have just checked the road to Denchworth (1.45pm) and there were still patches of ice and compacted slush despite the road having been gritted. There are more sub-zero temperatures forecast overnight and cancellation is the sensible option. I thought it was about time I tried out Cantorist Farm Shop in Childrey, so I will!
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41791691"
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Sat Jan 21st 2023

RIDE CANCELLED - Monthly 1* Saturday Afternoon Ride - to Longworth	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED due to persisting risk of ice/slippery conditions. Checked out the Denchworth Road at 3pm on Friday afternoon. Unfortunately, there are still large puddles and pockets of persistent icy slush along the road between the cemetery and railway bridge. With sub-zero temperatures expected again overnight, these are likely to refreeze. So, regrettably, I am cancelling the ride in the interest of rider safety. This month we'll ride northwards to Longworth for refreshments at the Blue Boar Inn. Not too far, fast or hilly! Out via Charney Bassett and return through Southmoor (making use of the bridge over the A420) and Lyford. A round trip of about 16.5 miles. There will be the option of a scenic 2-mile detour to Hinton Waldrist and Longworth Church making use of a bridleway for those that fancy a little extra. Expect to be back in Grove before 4pm. Please let me know by text if you would like to come. Monthly 16-32km (10-20 miles) family and social afternoon rides, usually with a tea stop, on the third Saturday of the month. Leisurely riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph) . Occasional short or gentle climbs.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41765156"
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Sun Jan 22nd 2023

3* Sunday Shortie Vale Loop RIDE CANCELLED	3*

Leader: Eddie Little	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. 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. To book a place, either text or email 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. Text 07512645320. Email edlittle157@gmail.com Due to the icy conditions & freezing fog forecast, this ride is now cancelled. This ride is a nice loop around the Vale, passing through the villages of West Challow, Standford in the Vale, Hatford, Fernham, Uffington, Kingston Lisle, Westcot, Sparsholt, Childrey & the Letcombes. Ride distance 27mi/ 43km. Cafe stop en route Cantorist Farm Childrey.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41798332"
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Tue Jan 24th 2023

Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride Cancelled	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Ride cancelled tonight. It's just very cold! 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 Jan 24th 2023

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: Jane John Karen Townsin Katherine Boyce LeeAnn Norris Yvonne Bird Riders = 5 Report: A select group tonight with others on holiday, at work or on caring duty. We bravely gave our all to the Sweetspot Plus intervals and had fun with the 'given the backing band, can you name the artist' quiz. Forgot to ask for the scores, but Jane and Yvonne seemed to do pretty well
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Thu Jan 26th 2023

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: John 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. 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 Adjusted route as the Cantorist is no longer open on Thursdays - coffee at Stanford instead. 18 miles / 28km
Riders: Carin Tranter Des Higgs John Tranter Kevin Hazell Patrick O'Leary Sarah Macaulay Riders = 6 Weather: Report: Despite being cold, it was at least above freezing so everyone was glad to be out in the fresh air. We were cautious between Grove and Denchworth as there was ice in the verges, but the road itself was only wet and we didn't encounter any black ice along the way. A great cafe stop in Stanford as always, and good to meet up there with the 2* group. Thanks to everyone for good company and a great ride.
Distance: 28.97 km (18.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/112033149
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41862779"
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Thu Jan 26th 2023

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. Many thanks to Sarah, who let me know that Cantorist Farm Shop is only open Friday to Sunday during the winter. A modified route, returning to an old favourite therefore, Stanford Coffee Shop.
Riders: Karl Blake Paul Bentley Roger Postbeschild Terry Ryland Riders = 4 Weather: Report: A select band of four riders (welcoming back Paul for his first Club ride of 2023) set out on a chilly morning, braving the remains of the frozen slush on the Denchworth road. Water levels had dropped considerably from last week and we arrived at Stanford, via Fyfield, just after the one star group. The one stars left just before us but we gently cruised past on the return leg. Yours truly was unable to indulge in the usual post ride coffee though as I had an appointment in Oxford at 2pm.
Distance: 36.70 km (22.80 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41862309"
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Sat Jan 28th 2023

3* Saturday Special	3*

Leader: Jo 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. 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. T Out through Coxwell, using some quiet back roads to Bampton Garden Centre for lunch (26 miles). The cafe has been re-organised and offers a great menu and seems to have a good seating and ordering system. Then back through Standlake and Fyfield. 46 miles in total, which seems about right for the time of year. Have had to adjust the route slightly to miss out Great Brook, as I'm sure it will still be flooded.
Riders: Andy Pixton Chris Bailey Eddie Little Jo Little John Tranter Katherine Boyce Roger Postbeschild Riders = 7 Weather: Report: The day started off cold but gradually the sky lightened and the temperature rose above freezing. There were a few patches of ice around on some of the roads but it was mostly fine. The views were great as usual and we were lucky enough to see a marsh harrier taking off. We even had mostly quiet roads and some very considerate drivers - so a great ride altogether. Bampton garden centre provided us with a reasonably quick service and some welcome cakes. Be warned - if you arrive between 11.30 and 12pm you are between breakfast and lunch menus and can only have cakes, unless you're willing to wait. Thanks to everyone for being a great group to ride with.
Distance: 74.03 km (46.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41655617"
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Sun Jan 29th 2023

2* Sunday Shortie	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A Flat 21 m route out to Fyfield. Please note the later start time of 10.00am 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 Paul Bentley Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 6 Weather: Report: A good mornings ride, a flat 21 miles to Fyfield and back for coffee. We started in slight drizzle which thankfully abated and was replaced on the return journey by a rather strong headwind. We took our time had no mechanicals and enjoyed a leisurely coffee in Costa on our return to Grove. Thanks gentlemen for the company!
Distance: 33.96 km (21.10 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41851904"
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Tue Jan 31st 2023

Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:00 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Note earlier start time 1800 for this week! 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 Yearley Richard Pethybridge Robin Tucker Riders = 3 Report: A cool clear night after a few dry days made for a good ride. We wound through Wantage houses and then out along the canal to Childrey and made the climb at Sparsholt Fields. Crossed the Ridgeway and climbed again a very rutty Seven Barrows. Then back to the Ridgeway and picked up a tailwind to Manor Rd (A33, where we crossed, doubled back, and took the field edge down and climbed again for a Lark Hill descent.
Distance: 30.58 km (19.00 mi)
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Tue Jan 31st 2023

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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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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