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Thu Mar 2nd 2023

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Lorna Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, please 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. A classic 1* loop out to Stanford-in-the-Vale, where we will meet the 2* riders for refreshments at the Stanford Coffee Shop.
Riders: Carin Tranter Diana Whidborne John Stamp John Tranter Kevin Hazell Lorna Swanton Sarah Macaulay Steve Swanton Tim Waite Riders = 9 Weather: Report: A beautiful sunny day, but the chilly north wind made us want to keep moving, apart from brief pauses at the usual 1* stopping-places - by the walnut tree in Denchworth, by the green in Charney Bassett and at Gainfield - to check everyone was OK. Cycling in two groups of four made it easier for cars to pass. Stanford's cosy coffee shop provided a warm welcome, as usual, and we were joined by the 2* riders there. Return via Park Lane, Asti Equestrian and Denchworth. (9 riders, in two groups of 4? We had a change of personnel at coffee, when John Tranter joined us, and John Stamp left early to get back for an appointment. ) Thanks, everyone, for your company.
Distance: 23.01 km (14.30 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29341988
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29341988"
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Thu Mar 2nd 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. Almost a reverse of last week, with a coffee stop at Stanford.
Riders: David Bridge Des Higgs John Groves Karl Blake Katherine Boyce Paul Bentley Pauline Clark Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Terry Ryland Riders = 10 Weather: Report: A bright but chilly morning for a well supported two star ride. Good to welcome Pauline and also to welcome back Katherine and Karl after enforced lay-offs. The north easterly was testing on the way up to cross the A420 but the tail wind down through Pewsey and Stanford was a rare pleasure. We were beaten to the café by the one star group - however they couldn't leave before us until we removed bikes that were covering up theirs...... Seven of us enjoyed a further coffee and chin-wag on returning to Grove.
Distance: 33.20 km (20.63 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42075565"
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Sat Mar 4th 2023

3* Saturday Half Day Ride - Oxford 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. Half day ride (60-70km / 38-45 miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). This uses the route of last year's May Day ride to give us a great entrance into Oxford. We head out to Fyfield, under the Tubney tunnel and across to Sunningwell before joining the river by Kennington for a lovely route into town past the College boathouses with views across Christ Church Meadow. Then we will take a look at some of the best buildings Oxford has to offer (including my own St Cross College) before heading out of town again to Wolvercote for a big loop around Port Meadow. Finally we conquer Cumnor Hill and head for home. There will be a coffee stop somewhere in the mix! It is just over 40 miles and we should be back in Grove by around 1pm.
Riders: Andy Pixton Barry Eggby Chris Bailey John Tranter Joy Arthur Nicole Pethybridge Richard Pethybridge Roger Postbeschild Riders = 8 Weather: Report: An eventful ride from the start, with one rider struggling with a malfunctioning new bike from the off. However, we set off in good spirits and made good time to Tubney, at which point we suffered a slow puncture on a tubeless tyre which got rather complicated... To cut a long story short, we had a very nice coffee at the Proof Social Bakehouse at Sandford: https://www.proofbakehouse.com and then another rider decided to head for home as the cold was getting to them. Fair point - the northerly wind was rather brutal. A 50% attrition rate might be considered a bit excessive, but the remaining four soldiered on and fortunately it all went according to plan from there. We enjoyed the Sustrans path from Kennington down to the river, the towpath to Folly Bridge, a glimpse of some 11th century stonework, the glories of central Oxford, another improved path alongside the Oxford canal, Port Meadow and Cumnor Hill with a rare tailwind before taking full advantage of the same tailwind to race home. Thanks to all for taking part in one way or another!
Distance: 70.81 km (44.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/114633253
Tubney tunnel Tubney tunnel Tubney tunnel Tubney tunnel Tubney tunnel Tubney tunnel Oxford sightseeing
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42097366"
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Sun Mar 5th 2023

2* Sunday Shortie	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A ride out to The Cantorist in Childrey for coffee, via Lockinge and the Letcombes. 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.
Riders: David Jackson Des Higgs Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 5 Weather: Report: A dry if chilly morning which was better than predicted, so great to be out with Des, Karl, Roger and David. We set off at a pace to warm up and pretty much maintained an upper 2* pace for the ride to keep warm, not too tricky with some hills to get the blood pumping! Out via Laines barn and Locking through Wantage and onto the Letcombes stopping briefly at the top of Holborn hill for refreshments and to wait for the ride leader! We then enjoyed a lovely descent into Childrey and straight on to the Cantorist Farm for coffee. This was my first visit to the Cantorist Farm and I was delighted to see the wonderful barn and to enjoy their beautiful almond croissant, which they kindly heated for me, and truly delicious coffee. A great choice of quality delights on offer other sampled sausage rolls and strawberry doughnuts, naughty but nice! Not all of us are as disciplined as Roger the very finely tuned athlete; no surprise that he cruised up all of the hills.
Distance: 37.01 km (23.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42126616"
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Tue Mar 7th 2023

RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Only two of us out tonight, and we'll be riding from Abingdon instead! - 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 Mar 7th 2023

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 Karl Blake LeeAnn Norris Sharon Bedford Simon Wysocki-Jones Yvonne Bird Riders = 9 Report: We used an Ineos Grenadiers Zwift Training Programme this evening which was something a little different and seemed to be well received. Lots of short efforts which were surprisingly tough on the legs. Apparently designed to allow you to sprint away from the peloton when racing, (as if!!) Great that Karl could join us. Quiz was Geography Based.
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Thu Mar 9th 2023

RIDE CANCELLED - Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Diana Whidborne	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Bad weather forecast - neither safe nor pleasant! 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 Mar 9th 2023

RIDE CANCELLED - Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Terrible weather forecast. No fun! A ride out to Shrivenham to the Farmers Cafe 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.
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Sat Mar 11th 2023

2* Saturday Ride to Abingdon Via Radley Lakes	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A ride out to Abingdon for lunch via Radley Lakes. Aim to be back in Grove by 2pm Please pre-book for this ride by contacting Steph. 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.
Riders: Barry Stanton David Jackson Des Higgs Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Terry Ryland Riders = 7 Weather: Report: The weather was a great improvement to that forecast and absolutely balmy compared to earlier in the week. Perfect for a ride out with friends. As planned we headed out to Radley via Charney Fyfield and Boars Hill. We were lucky having a tale wind to assist us on our outward journey, although as we headed towards Radley and Crossed the A 34 we met a head wind which slowed us a little. We then rode onto the footpath from Radley Lakes to Abingdon which was somewhat muddy in places, such that those with inappropriate cycles had to stop and clear the mud from their wheels, very sorry chaps. A beautiful scenic stretch nonetheless, with sightings of many water birds, Muntjac, Heron and swans on our way to Abbey meadow. We were all by now ready for a coffee and so we made our way to Annie's by the river for refreshments. Some deliberation about seating ensued, and the ride leader was barracked for opting for outside seating and having her rab jacket! After a relatively short break we headed off to Drayton via the peep o day lane which was perfectly clear and not muddy at all. We then returned to Grove via Drayton Steventon and Hanney without incident to enjoy further coffee in Costa. A lovely ride with great company as always, thanks chaps!
Distance: 58.26 km (36.20 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42148242"
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Sun Mar 12th 2023

3* Sunday Shortie Cantorist Farm Childrey ☕️🥐	3*

Leader: Eddie Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: The Beacon Wantage
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, text or email your name to Eddie 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 From Wantage we’ll take a short ride along the spring line before turning off & heading down into West Challow. We’ll then do a nice loop around the Vale passing through Stanford in the Vale, Hatford, Shellingford, Fernham, Uffington, Kingston Lisle, Westcot, Sparsholt, stopping at Cantorist Farm Childrey for morning coffee. Once refreshed we’ll head out through the Letcombes & back into Wantage. Ride distance, 27 miles/ 43km.
Riders: Eddie Little Jane John John Groves Joy Arthur LeeAnn Norris Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Stephanie Haddrell Yvonne Bird Riders = 9 Weather: Report: We had a good turnout for this morning’s shortie ride. Nine riders in total. As I arrived at the Beacon I was greeted by eight very keen riders all waiting for the off which was lovely to see, some riders I hadn’t seen for a while which was an added bonus. The ride went smoothly, along with no mechanical’s/ incident free. We experienced a testing head wind on certain parts of the ride though this didn’t faze anyone. We all enjoyed an amazing coffee stop at Cantorist Farm Childrey, along with several other cycling groups. Thanks to everyone for being such an amazing group to lead. Look forward to seeing you all on the evening rides very soon!
Distance: 41.84 km (26.00 mi)
Just about to descend into West Challow. Cantorist Farm Childrey. Departing Cantorist Farm.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41798332"
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Mon Mar 13th 2023

Ride Leaders' Meeting

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 7:30 pm	Start Location: Grove Rugby Club, Recreation Ground, OX12 0FL
Description: An opportunity for our ride leaders to gather, to review the upcoming spring and summer programme and to populate as many rides as possible with leaders.
Riders: Andrew Rimmer Carin Tranter David Bridge Eddie Little Gareth Smith Jo Little John Tranter Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Katherine Boyce Lorna Swanton Nicole Pethybridge Robin Tucker Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Stephanie Haddrell Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Yvonne Bird Riders = 19 Report: Many thanks to Andy R for kindly opening up the Rugby Club for our use. Also thanks to so many of you for coming out on a cold and damp night. Good and useful discussions on a number of topics, and the opportunity for leaders to claim rides across the whole range of the new spring and summer calendar.
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Tue Mar 14th 2023

RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Due to ride leaders being away or ill, we've had to cancel this one. - 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 Mar 14th 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 Jo Little Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Karl Blake Lisa Footner Nicole Pethybridge Sharon Bedford Simon Wysocki-Jones Yvonne Bird Riders = 10 Report: Russian Steppes with a NATO alphabet quiz this week.
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Thu Mar 16th 2023

Daytime Thursday1*	1*

Leader: Diana Whidborne	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 The plan is to cycle out to Ardington, fingers crossed the weather is ok
Riders: Diana Whidborne Gareth Smith John Stamp Lorna Swanton Patrick O'Leary Sarah Macaulay Steve Swanton Riders = 7 Weather: Report:
Distance: 18.02 km (11.20 mi)
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Thu Mar 16th 2023

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A ride out to Shrivenham to the Farmers Cafe 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 Bridge Des Higgs John Groves John Tranter Karl Blake Paul Bentley Roger Postbeschild Riders = 7 Weather: Report: Seven riders set off in breezy but dry and mild conditions. Unfortunately, neither Des nor Karl had the use of their e-bikes as both are currently in need of repair (doubtless Karl will do his own!). The wind was from SSW - more or less on the nose all the way to Shrivenham. It was quite testing. At our ride leader's instruction, we formed into two groups with Roger leading the larger group and Des and Karl following on at a more comfortable pace - they joined the first group at the ever hospitable Farm Shop Cafe in Shrivenham. We returned in the same groupings with Roger going via Stanford (an attempt to dodge the wind) and Des via Gainfield. No mechanicals - apart from two dead e-bikes!
Distance: 47.00 km (29.20 mi)
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Sat Mar 18th 2023

1* Saturday Half Day Ride to Stanford-in-the-Vale	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please note the change of start time to 10am. A classic loop of the vale visiting Lyford, Charney Bassett and Stanford-in-the-Vale, where we will be stopping at the coffee shop for refreshments. We'll return to Grove via Park Lane and Denchworth (15.4 miles). Monthly 16-32km (10-20 miles) family and social half-day rides, usually with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Occasional short or gentle climbs. To help gauge numbers, please let me know if you would like to come.
Riders: David Jackson Des Higgs Diana Whidborne Karl Blake Lorna Swanton Patrick O'Leary Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Tim Waite Riders = 9 Weather: Report: I was pleasantly surprised to find the number of riders surging to 9 on Saturday morning, despite the unsettled forecast. And everyone was still game at the start, despite the shower that swept in at quarter to ten. However, it was not cold or windy and the rain gradually eased over our first few miles. It was good to be out with signs of Spring aplenty. There were drifts of daffodils in the verges, cherry blossom in gardens and green shoots and white blackthorn blossom in the hedgerows to enjoy on our way. We stopped briefly for a breather by the little church in Lyford before continuing on to Charney Bassett. By the time we reached Stanford the rain had stopped. We enjoyed a convivial break at the coffee shop and Lorna and I found the small breakfast to be excellent value. Our return leg via Park Lane and Asti Equestrian was dry and uneventful, the rain holding off until we stopped in the OMH car park. Prefect timing. Thanks everyone for your good company on an enjoyably mellow ride to lead.
Distance: 24.62 km (15.30 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42212987"
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Sun Mar 19th 2023

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Jo Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
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. From Grove we'll head towards Cumnor and then past Farmoor reservoir then up to Long Hanborough (20 miles) for a cafe stop. We then head north through some small villages before crossing back over the A40 and stopping at Aston pottery for another break (39 miles). Then returning back to Grove over familiar roads . 55 miles in total.
Riders: Andy Pixton Barry Stanton Eddie Little Jo Little Katherine Boyce LeeAnn Norris Roger Postbeschild Riders = 7 Weather: Report: This was an enjoyable ride that skirted the edge of the Cotswolds - which gave us some lovely scenery and villages to cycle through. Our first stop was at the Church Hanborough Coffee shop - a new one for all of us - and it is highly recommended. Open all day, every day with a good choice of cooked food or cakes and plenty of seating, making it a great stopping place. We then continued round the north of Witney before coming to our second stop at Aston Pottery - which was as good as always. A pleasant ride out with great company and an added bonus to have Kath joining us for the first part of the ride. Thanks everyone.
Distance: 82.08 km (51.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41636569"
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Tue Mar 21st 2023

RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Tonight, we will be joining the Abingdon Freewheelers off road ride. 6:30 at Abingdon Market Place - 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 Mar 21st 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 Jo Little Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Karl Blake Lisa Footner Sharon Bedford Simon Wysocki-Jones Yvonne Bird Riders = 9 Report: Five climbs this week and just whose nickname is "Two Toads"?
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Thu Mar 23rd 2023

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Diana Whidborne	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
Riders: Andy Belcher Des Higgs Diana Whidborne John Stamp Julie Haynes Karl Blake Lorna Swanton Patrick O'Leary Sarah Macaulay Steve Swanton Tim Waite Riders = 11 Weather: Report:
Distance: 18.83 km (11.70 mi)
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Thu Mar 23rd 2023

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A 20m flat ride out to Steventon and back to Wantage via Hendred and Ardington. Stopping for coffee at The Old Stables cafe in Wantage. 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. If you would like to join us please text your name to the ride leader.
Riders: John Groves John Tranter Katherine Boyce Pauline Clark Stephanie Haddrell Terry Ryland Riders = 6 Report: A lovely morning for a ride out with friends and a chance to try out the new Old Stable Cafe in Wantage. The route was as planned out to Hanney, Steventon with a detour through the village and returning to Wantage via Hendred and Ardington. Rather than going on the footpath to the Neson we detoured around the New estate to Charlton and on to the Old Stables cafe where we met up with the 1* riders. A very sociable affair and wonderful coffee and Cake! We then dispersed with riders making their own way home from the cafe at their leisure. A great ride with good company and excellent cake- what more could one ask for!
Distance: 32.19 km (20.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42268266"
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Sat Mar 25th 2023

2* Saturday Half Day Ride to Faringdon	2*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A ride to Faringdon at the easier end of 2* for elevenses at the Coffee House. We'll head out along the springline (with a few ups and downs) before turning north to Longcot, Fernham and over the hill to the Coxwells. We'll return via Baulking and Goosey, hopefully with a tailwind! A round trip of nearly 30 miles. Please let me know if you would like to come. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a refreshment stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph).
Riders: David Jackson Elliott Bogart Julie Haynes Karl Blake Lorna Swanton Patrick O'Leary Steve Swanton Riders = 7 Weather: Report: We all agreed it was a lovely day to be out, apart from the wind.
Distance: 48.44 km (30.10 mi)
Primulas in Sparsholt churchyard 25-Mar-23 More primulas in Sparsholt churchyard 25-Mar-23 2* riders below the White Horse 25-Mar-23
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42307372"
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Sun Mar 26th 2023

Harlequin Hack Audax	3*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Uffington Village Hall, SN7 7RE
Description: This is a really nice, relatively gentle, early season 100km Audax event which we have supported for many years. 68 mile / 110km Audax event starting from Uffington. Controls at Witney, Chipping Norton and Uffington, plus 1 information control. A modest excursion into the Cotswold hills followed by a gentle wander through the watery lanes of the upper Thames, the Evenlode and the Windrush. The ride starts and ends at the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall in Uffington which has a village shop adjacent. Food and drink available at the start/finish and included in the entry fee. This will be treated as a club ride for anyone who wants to join. Note individuals will need to enter and pay for the event via Audax UK. The good news is that Cycling UK has an arrangement with Audax UK to cover the membership fee. Note that such events can get full so get your entry in as early as possible.
Riders: Andy Pixton Des Higgs John Tranter Katherine Boyce Mark Shepley Riders = 5 Weather: Report: A challenging weather forecast was worrying all week, and a few folk pulled out (understandably) as it didn't get any better. Then heavy rain overnight and drizzle at the start was not promising. However, thanks to Andy and a welcome return for Mark, we got on with it and actually conditions on the road were not as bad as feared. We had a stiff headwind in the first half, and the section from Charlbury to Chippy was pretty brutal, but it was a great relief to turn back south and finally have the wind behind us. We had a first coffee stop at Cogges Farm and then a lovely late lunch at the Cafe de la Post in Chadlington. It has to be noted that we (and the organisers) had underestimated the degree of chaos caused by Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop which happens to be right on the route. A half mile queue of cars, liquid mud everywhere, cars parking on every squelching verge - not fun. We were relieved to get through. Fortunately the ride was incident free after that and we really enjoyed the route, particularly the section from Chadlington down to Curbridge. I'm including Des on the list as he very kindly gave his time as a control marshall and also Katherine who provided the catering on behalf of Flexicare.
Distance: 109.44 km (68.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/116294048
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11631422"
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Sun Mar 26th 2023

RIDE CANCELLED - 3* Sunday Shortie	3*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - sorry, no available leader. - 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 (11-13mph). This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader. I have gone down with a bug and all other available leaders are riding the Harlequin Hack Audax so THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42206531"
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Tue Mar 28th 2023

Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 4:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 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 us know. Dark, cold and wet - we’ll ride in any two. But please let us know if you are coming so we can tell you if we decide to cancel due to bad weather or other reasons. Local and earlier than originally posted but I will celebrate the arrival of BST!
Riders: Roger Postbeschild Riders = 1 Weather: Report: In an attempt to avoid a 'Ride Cancelled', I made up a route and rode as Billy-no-mates. It was very windy but enjoyable none the less. Hopefully there will be a few more riders next week!
Distance: 26.20 km (16.28 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42359677
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Tue Mar 28th 2023

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Jane John	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 Karl Blake Lisa Footner Simon Wysocki-Jones Yvonne Bird Riders = 7 Report: A Wahoo set programme based on Functional Threshold Power and a quiz about all things last as this was the last spring turbo.
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Thu Mar 30th 2023

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Diana Whidborne	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph). A loop W Hanney, Southmoor, Stanford meeting up with 2* group
Riders: Diana Whidborne John Stamp Julie Haynes Patrick O'Leary Tim Waite Val Smith Riders = 6 Report: A lovely ride in a loop from Hanney. Southmoor to Stanford meeting the 2* group for coffee. We managed to dodge the showers when having coffee Good company thank you
Distance: 32.19 km (20.00 mi)
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Thu Mar 30th 2023

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). A ride, route TBA, to Stanford Coffee Shop.
Riders: David Bridge Des Higgs Paul Bentley Roger Postbeschild Steve Swanton Terry Ryland Riders = 6 Weather: Report: Westcot, Uffington to Stanford for coffee, returned via Park Lane. Warm with very well timed showers - we were always in the café!
Distance: 35.00 km (21.75 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42377168
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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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