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Tue Apr 23rd 2024
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Stephanie Haddrell |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1.5-2 hour ride at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph)Hackpen, Sparsholt. Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Riders:Anke OttoGareth Smith Jon Townsin Mike Bailey Oliver Purcell Paul Kyberd Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 7 Report:A chilly but dry night for a ride up Hackpen Hill. It was lovely to meet 2 new riders Oliver and Paul, who did very well to complete what is perhaps one of the tougher 2* Tuesday night rides. here's hoping to see them next week for the pub ride!We missed Des,and Karl, due to injury, but it did mean we could take a gentle ride out and so lovely to see Jon Townsin, Gareth, Michael and Anke. It was quite a straightforward ride and we were able to enjoy the scenery and wildlife, including hares, red kites and deer, as well as lambs. We paused at the top of the hills and enjoyed the descents and were privileged to witness a beautiful sunset on our return journey from Goosey to Denchworth. A lovely evening with great company. | ||
Distance:27.36 km (17.00 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34657569" | ||
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Tue Apr 23rd 2024
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Jo Little |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly. Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph).Seven Barrows, shorter route Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Riders:Andrew RimmerAndy Pixton Eddie Little Graham Bergdahl Jo Little Karen Townsin Katherine Boyce Paul Smith Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 10 Weather:  Report:The evening started off quite cold and miserable but by the time we were at Seven Barrows had turned sunny and a bit warmer. The views across the downs and fields were stunning.I had been worried about it becoming too dark for the distance but everyone arrived before 6.20 so we were able to get away quickly, which really helped. Thanks everyone! Thanks also to Andy P. who led a second group through Grove and Wantage before we were all able to ride together for the rest of the way. It was great to have a tailwind for the ascent and descent of Hackpen for a change. Everything went well until just before Grove when Andy P was hit by a large deer crossing in front of him. Andy managed to stay on his bike and has luckily come away with just a few aches, a buckled wheel and lots of fur caught up in his bike. Thanks to Ed and a couple of 2*'s for staying with him and thanks to Steph who came ahead to tell Kath and I. Thanks also to Karen and Jon who came back in their van to see if we needed help, but Andy had felt ok to cycle so we had left by then. There was also a kind motorist who stopped and offered help. An eventful end to an enjoyable ride, and so glad Andy is ok. | ||
Distance:37.01 km (23.00 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31836142" | ||
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Tue Apr 23rd 2024
| RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Robin Tucker |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Wantage Market Place |
Description:RIDE CANCELLED - No riders - 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.Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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