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Tue Jan 2nd 2024

RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	3*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - It's all 3: cold, wet and dark. Plus it's windy too. Really not a night to be out. Am I getting old? - 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 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 2nd 2024

Virtual Turbo

Leader:	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: Online
Description: 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. If you have not attended a turbo session this season, you will need to contact the ride leader for joining instructions.
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Thu Jan 4th 2024

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 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 (particularly if you have forgotten to book) if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled. Coffee at Shrivenham, route TBA
Riders: Barry Eggby Barry Stanton David Jackson Des Higgs Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 6 Report: 6 riders set off at a good pace but by the time we reached Denchworth we had lost Barry E to a puncture as he decided to turn back - we continued on with 5. But just as we entered Charney the cry went up of another puncture - this time Barry S. He replaced the tube after finding the culprit, a small flint. We had a quick vote and decided to change route and head for the Cantorist at Chidrey as everyone was cold and Barry wasn't trusting his tyres after a run of punctures. We were well looked after at the cafe and got safely back home. If I had to title this ride it would be 'Barrys' punctures'. Thanks to everyone for your company on a trying ride!
Distance: 36.00 km (22.37 mi)
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Sat Jan 6th 2024

RIDE CANCELLED - 2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - After another 32mm of rain yesterday and pictures received of the current state of central Hanney, I expect widespread flooding and do not consider it prudent to lead this ride at the moment. CANCELLED. - Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 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. Coffee and cakes at Blake's Coleshill. Looks like being a chilly start so we will now leave OMH at 10.00
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45264650"
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Sun Jan 7th 2024

Sunday Shortie	3*

Leader: Jo Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Beacon
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A 2 Hour ride (24-40km / 15-25 miles), riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. A change to the original route as it seems safest to keep to high ground to avoid the flooding. Up Chain hill, a loop around the downs and then down Manor Road, so quite a lot of climbing - I'll hope to have more energy for it this week!
Riders: Jo Little Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Riders = 3 Weather: Report: It was cold but dry so we decided to give it a go. The road conditions were great except for Manor Road and the views over the downs were as good as always. A bit of a headwind on the way back so thanks to Roger who took the lead then. Thanks to both for being great to cycle with.
Distance: 30.58 km (19.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45284191"
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Tue Jan 9th 2024

RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	3*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Lots of bikes have developed mysterious mechanical problems. I'm sure this has nothing to do with the weather forecast being "Feels like -5C". - 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 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 9th 2024

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Nicole Pethybridge	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: Online
Description: 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. If you have not attended a turbo session this season, you will need to contact the ride leader for joining instructions.
Riders: Barry Stanton Jan McCabe Jane John Jon Townsin Joy Arthur Karen Townsin Nicole Pethybridge Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 9 Report: Well that didn't go quite as planned! Despite my computer saying it had max strenght wifi it obviously didn't!! Great team effort to keep going with what's app as back up for instructions. Thanks to everyone for keeping going despite the hiccups. Guessing at the km but that seems to be an average session.
Distance: 16.00 km (9.94 mi)
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Thu Jan 11th 2024

RIDE CANCELLED - Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Ride cancelled due to reports of icy conditions and more frost forecast. - Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 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 (particularly if you have forgotten to book) if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed. Keeping it simple and hoping to avoid the worst of the flooding, heading for Munch at Southmoor. Will keep an eye on conditions and amend as necessary. 18 miles / 29km
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/140472273"
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Thu Jan 11th 2024

RIDE CANCELLED - Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - We abandoned a ride on Wednesday due to icy side roads. I did a recce on part of Thursday's route at 2pm and there was still ice around then. With a frost due overnight, I am cancelling on safety terms. - Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 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 (particularly if you have forgotten to book) if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled. Coffee at Munch at Southmoor, route via Fyfield
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44484524"
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Sat Jan 13th 2024

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 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. Another go at the ride last Saturday that I cancelled due to floods. Hopefully, said floods will have receded! Coffee and cakes at Blake's Coleshill. UPDATE FRIDAY PM. The temperatures have increased sufficiently to mean that we should be frost free. The ride is on.
Riders: Barry Stanton David Jackson Des Higgs John Tranter Roger Postbeschild Roger Turnbull Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Riders = 8 Weather: Report: Well, this proved to be an eventful ride! It was good to be able to actually run a ride after the icy conditions of the past few days (more of this to come, I think). The run out to coffee at Blake's Coleshill was uneventful enough - your ride leader was enjoying his new oval chainring. Blake's coffee and cakes proved up to standard and the service was very efficient today - it was very well staffed. The troubles started after we left Blake's. I followed the one way system but Barry didn't. We all went down the hill as planned but Barry went back up the hill. We realised some distance up Highworth Road and Des set off to find him on his e-bike. Reunited, we set off down the hill to Shrivenham. That is to say that most of us did...... Steve had a stop to sort an issue as we set off again and decided that the route must have been via Watchfield. This time Barry turned back in search of our lost soul but returned, eventually, empty handed. Having managed to make phone contact with Steve, we agreed to meet up in Shrivenham High Street. By now, John, having an 'engagement' back home, had set off alone. Eight became seven. Just past Baulking, Steph collected a rear wheel puncture. Des, with another appointment to meet, set off alone. Seven became six. A squirt of foamy stuff failed to fix the puncture - apparently Steph's tyres are not the easiest to get off but it was decided there was no option. David stayed behind with Steph to fix the puncture to avoid us all getting cold. Six became four. Remarkably, we didn't lose any more riders and the four safely returned to Grove.
Distance: 56.00 km (34.80 mi)
2* group at Gainfield 2* group cruising through Little Coxwell 2* group cruising through Little Coxwell 2* group cruising through Little Coxwell 2* group cruising through Little Coxwell 2* group cruising through Little Coxwell Blakes Coleshill - the famous cinnamon bun!
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45264650"
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Sun Jan 14th 2024

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: Beacon Car Park
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. Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Another trip up and around on the downs as seems the best option for avoiding the floods. A tad over 40k but quite hilly. Please note later start time
Riders: Elliott Bogart Jo Little Joy Arthur Paul Smith Sharon Bedford Riders = 5 Report: Given weather conditions, (still some flooding and forecast cold temperatures) I had decided a few days earlier to switch to a shorter ride. The later start paid off as it had warmed up (well compared to first thing) and we were delighted to actually see some sunshine which went someway to negating the chilly wind. Although we had shortened the ride there was lots of climbing (about 700m) but we concluded it was worth it for the spectacular views. Road conditions were actually good on the whole and we were incident free. Great to see Elliott back cycling with us and Thanks to everyone for joining.
Distance: 43.00 km (26.72 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45348372"
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Tue Jan 16th 2024

Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	3*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
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 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 16th 2024

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Jon Townsin	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: Online
Description: 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. If you have not attended a turbo session this season, you will need to contact the ride leader for joining instructions.
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Sat Jan 20th 2024

1* Saturday Half Day Ride	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: For what will hopefully be our first 1* ride of the year, an afternoon ride out to Ginge via Ardington and the Icknield Greenway, returning to Wantage for refreshments. We will make a tour of Kingsgrove on the way using some of the new tracks and paths around the north of the site. There is an optional route back to Grove via Locks Lane and Stockham after tea. Not essential, but if you are planning to come do let me know by text. Monthly 16-32km (10-20 miles) family and social rides, usually with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 12-16km/h (8-10mph). Occasional short or gentle climbs.
Riders: Anke Otto Lorna Swanton Nick Portsmouth Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Riders = 5 Weather: Report: It was good to be out in the window of more benign weather between the floods and ice and the gales of Storm Isha. It was great to see Nick P out on his bike again too. We headed out through Charlton for a tour of the ever-developing Kingsgrove estate, less familiar to Steve and Anke. We stopped to take in the arrangements at the new “bus gate” (still being used by all and sundry) before passing the school to reach the junction of Rutherford Road with Gipsy Lane. Beyond, the next phase of the estate is in preparation. We walked the short stretch of Gipsy Lane over the course of the Wantage Eastern Relief Road and through to the woodland walk. Even so, several of us picked up sufficient mud on our rims to require major degunking before we could continue. Awheel again, we enjoyed the views across the vale from the path before recrossing the new main road by the entrance roundabout to the shared path on the other side. It was then a few hundred yards around the eastern edge of the estate to the A417 roundabout and the road to Lockinge. In planning the route, I had hoped to avoid any ice, so it was something of a surprise to find a stretch of slush on the corner of the Icknield Greenway in West Lockinge. We carefully negotiated it on both outward and inward parts of the ride. We then followed the Icknield Greenway as planned through Ardington, over the Bridge of Lesser Doom to Ginge Road and continued up to Ginge, with Anke leading us up the hills. To avoid flooding on the road down to Lockinge, we turned off at Betterton and enjoyed the long descent down to Ardington, and then headed into Wantage. The Bear Hotel in Wantage is doing a deal of a free cake with a hot drink for £2.50 until 5pm each day and we thought we would give a try. The pub was quite busy and a little noisy but we were able to find a table in the corner and there was a good selection of cakes with ample portions. Afterwards it was feeling decidedly chillier as we left town via Locks Lane. We said goodbye to Anke before the four of us returned to Grove via Stockham, the newly resurfaced track by the Crown Research Centre and Downsview Road. Thanks everyone for your company on an enjoyable ride. Apologies for the belated report and thanks to Anke for the pictures.
Distance: 24.78 km (15.40 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45399367
Steve and Nick approaching Ginge Road, Sat 1* Jan 24 Good to see Nick back out on a club ride, Sat 1* Jan 24
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45354424"
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Sat Jan 20th 2024

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride on a Saturday	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 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 (particularly if you have forgotten to book) if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled. Moved from Thursday to Saturday morning as the forecast is considerably less chilly. A well trodden route to Munch at Southmoor. You could even be back in time for the one star ride in the afternoon!
Riders: Barry Stanton Des Higgs John Tranter Roger Postbeschild Roger Turnbull Riders = 5 Weather: Report: The route was amended from the published one as a recce of the Denchworth Road at 9.15 revealed a mixture of melting and still frozen slush. I also broke one of my cardinal rules in that we went out with the chilly southerly wind! So, out via the A338 it was. We did see the odd icy patch at the road edge but, in general, the chosen roads were clear. Coffee was taken at Munch (a first for Roger T) and it was good to meet up with Karl. Turning back south on the A338 from Hanney, I was grateful to John for taking the lead, and to Des for taking over with his e-bike. The wind was quite stiff. Yours truly did have to work quite hard to keep up with the pace though! Three of us took further coffee at Costa on return to Grove. Not the longest ride, but something of an innovation to have a Thursday ride on a Saturday and club rides of late have been in short supply.
Distance: 31.00 km (19.26 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/143527668
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44484524"
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Sun Jan 21st 2024

RIDE CANCELLED - Sunday Shortie	3*

Leader: Jo Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Beacon
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - The weather forecast is for strong winds and the road conditions around Seven Barrows are reported to be icy, slushy and still flooded - so it seems sensible to cancel. - Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A 2 Hour ride (24-40km / 15-25 miles), riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. A familiar ride up Hackpen and along seven barrows before finding our way home. I am keeping an eye on the weather as it is forecasting high winds at the moment. I will make a decision saturday evening at the latest. Please check to see if the ride has been cancelled.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45375338"
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Tue Jan 23rd 2024

RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	3*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - High winds and lots of rain. We are, according to Richard P, "Lightweights"! - 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 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 23rd 2024

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Jane John	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: Online
Description: 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. If you have not attended a turbo session this season, you will need to contact the ride leader for joining instructions.
Riders: Barry Stanton Jan McCabe Jane John Jon Townsin Joy Arthur Karen Townsin Katherine Boyce LeeAnn Norris Nicole Pethybridge Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 11 Report: 3 x 5 FTP with warm ups, taxing music quiz supplied by Lisa - who sadly wasn't home in time to join us.
Happy because they're not outside! Happy because they're not outside!
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Thu Jan 25th 2024

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 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 (particularly if you have forgotten to book) if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed. Heading for Stanford in the Vale cafe to meet up with the 2*. The weather looks pretty reasonable. We will do a loop up to Denchworth and Charney, then across to Gainfield and down to Stanford. About 16-18 miles.
Riders: Angie Fisher Carin Tranter John Tranter Patrick O'Leary Sarah Macaulay Susan Holdroyd Riders = 6 Weather: Report: After a slightly drizzly start, the weather improved and we enjoyed the nicest day we have had for quite a long time - even a hint of sunshine! There was a fair bit of surface water about, but nothing too serious. It was a really nice group with lots of chat and catching up as a few had not ridden for quite a while. Great service and delicious food and drinks at Stanford cafe. Thanks to all!
Distance: 28.97 km (18.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/143799075
1* Thursday group at Gainfield
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Thu Jan 25th 2024

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 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 (particularly if you have forgotten to book) if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled. Coffee will be at Stanford Coffee Shop - the route will be weather dependant.
Riders: Barry Stanton Des Higgs Martin Hook Roger Postbeschild Terry Ryland Riders = 5 Report: A nice steady sensible ride for the time of year. SITV coffee house looked after us well when we decided to take advantage of the soft furnishings - it wasn't long before the 1* group arrived as well. There were no problems with men or machines so a very easy ride to lead. It was good to see Terry back for his first ride of 2024 - he seemed OK after a long time off the bike. A very good ride, with good company. Thank you all!
Distance: 36.00 km (22.37 mi)
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Sat Jan 27th 2024

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 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. Aston Pottery via Northmoor and Yelford.
Riders: Anke Otto Barry Stanton David Jackson John Tranter Julie Haynes LeeAnn Norris Roger Postbeschild Steve Swanton Riders = 8 Weather: Report: A chilly start, but thankfully, frost free. One or two road closures, including Denchworth Road following the van fire last night - duly ignored as passable on bike. Barry was sporting his new GP Four Seasons tyres, after giving up on GP 5000. Thankfully, the Puncture Fairy stayed away. The only minor mechanical was Anke's modified front mudguard bridge. A cable tie stopped things coming undone - always a 'good to have' in your toolkit. Aston Pottery was well up to scratch - even though they had just run out of cheese scones...... I am pleased to report that Great Brook is easily passable - almost dry in fact. Anke scooted up Buckland Hill, with Barry in hot pursuit. The rest of us followed on at our own individual paces! Further coffee was taken by five of us on return to Grove - and we didn't lose anyone today. Thanks everyone, and particularly Steve for sweeping.
Distance: 56.50 km (35.11 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45398108"
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Sun Jan 28th 2024

3* Sunday Half Day Ride	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A Half Day Ride (50-60km / 31-38 miles), riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. As we had to shorten some of the rides earlier in the month due to the weather / road conditions, I have planed a half day ride with a cafe stop instead of a Sunday Shortie. Following good reports from a recent 2* ride we will try out the new Blakes at Coleshill. Relatively tried and tested route of 55k with the rest approx. half way round. Please note Old Mill Hall start.
Riders: Andy Pixton Barry Stanton Jo Little Katherine Boyce Paul Smith Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Riders = 7 Report: What a difference the sunshine makes!!! Superb to be out without multiple layers of clothing, (in fact certain members of the group were shedding them as the ride progressed). Roads still a bit wet in places but generally improving, (well apart from the pot holes that seem to have multiplied even more over the last few months). The route unintentionally (honestly) was an exact copy of Roger's 2* earlier in the month - but unlike that ride we luckily survived without technical issues or unplanned solo diversions and all made it back to Grove with smiles on our faces. Both Cinnamon Buns and Sausage Rolls at Blakes Coleshill got a big thumbs up, although as it was busy we had to sit outside (thank goodness it was sunny) and the orders were a bit muddled / delayed. The waitress was very good about it though and it wouldn't put me off going there again. Thanks for the company everyone
Distance: 57.00 km (35.42 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45425544"
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Tue Jan 30th 2024

Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride	3*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
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 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: Too many people away.
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Tue Jan 30th 2024

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: Online
Description: 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. If you have not attended a turbo session this season, you will need to contact the ride leader for joining instructions.
Riders: Jan McCabe Jon Townsin Karen Townsin LeeAnn Norris Nicole Pethybridge Sharon Bedford Riders = 6 Report: Select Group tonight for session based on Sprints and Hills, (courtesy of Zwift). The session was trying to teach us to recover (from sprints) whilst still cycling uphill - but not sure my legs were impressed. Lots of friendly banter and a quiz based on US States.
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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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