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Tue Apr 30th 2024
| Tuesday Evening 1* Rides Restart & Pub Night | 1* |
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Leader:Steve Swanton |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:For our first Evening 1* ride of the season, a loop around the Vale to Lyford and West Hanney (11 miles). It is also the first of our monthlysummer pub nights and there will be optional stop at the Fox in Denchworth towards the end of the ride.Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Our leisurely and sociable Tuesday evening 1* rides are designed specifically with adult newcomers to cycling and youngsters in mind, or those who just want some relaxed and sociable exercise. We cover a distance of 10-15 miles (16-24km) at a gentle pace of 8-10 mph (13-16kph), following quiet country lanes and the occasional easy off-road track. We stop regularly to catch our breath, to take in the views and anything that takes our interest along the way. 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:Alan FisherAngie Fisher Anke Otto Anna Loughlin Carin Tranter Diana Whidborne John Stamp Lorna Swanton Lucy Phillips Martyn Wigmore Michael Tayler Steve Swanton Riders = 12 Weather:   Report:A lovely start to our summer season of Tuesday Evening 1* rides with possibly (?) the largest 1* evening group since before lockdown. A warm welcome to Anna on her first club ride, Lucy on her first evening ride and it was good to see Martyn out on his bike again.As there were 11 of us at the start, we split into two groups - thanks to Di for leading the second group and Michael for sweeping at the back. John caught us up during our first stop under the walnut tree in Denchworth making the round dozen. After a day of sunshine, the evening brought overcast skies, but it was much warmer than of late. There were quite a few bugs out and, with showers around, it was difficult to know whether we were catching bugs or the odd raindrop. From Denchworth we continued to Lyford, where we stopped by the church for a rest, natter and photocall. Approaching West Hanney, there were threatening dark clouds and showers ahead. I hoped we might weave our way between them, only to be briefly caught by a short shower just as we returned to Denchworth - too close to the pub to stop to don waterproofs. Seven of us stopped for a convivial drink or meal at the Fox, where we were joined by members riding with the other groups, Thanks to Di for lead the rest of the group directly back to Grove. Thank you all for your company on a most enjoyable evening. See you all again soon. | ||
Distance:17.38 km (10.80 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27469877" | ||
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Tue Apr 30th 2024
| Tuesday Evening 2* Pub Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Stephanie Haddrell |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description: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)An easy north Vale loop to Lyford, Hinton Waldrist and Pusey. Pub night so stopping at the Fox in Denchworth for those who would like to eat or drink there. 15 miles to the pub, 18 miles total. 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:Chris MarchantClare Hazell David Bridge David Jackson Gareth Smith John Tranter Julie Haynes Oliver Purcell Roger Turnbull Stephanie Haddrell Susie Turnbull Val Smith Riders = 12 Report:The fine weather and prospect of a beer brought the crowds out this evening! It was lovely to have 12 riders out for the 2* and john tranter kindly agreed to lead a second group so we split into 2 groups of 6.A flat ride of 15 miles to the pub which was great no wind mild evening and good company. We headed out on the planned route, Lyford, Southmoor Hinton Waldrist, Pusey Charney Bassett and on to the Fox. There was a good gathering at the pub for food and drinks and it was super to catch up! An enjoyable evening without any hitches. | ||
Distance:28.97 km (18.00 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29754434" | ||
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Tue Apr 30th 2024
| Tuesday Evening 3* Pub Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Jan McCabe |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description: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).Grove, Denchworth, Garford, Marcham, Fyfield, Charney Bassett, Goosey Pub night 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:Andy PixtonBarry Stanton Chris Bailey Eddie Little Jan McCabe Jo Little Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Nick Dunton Paul Smith Sharon Bedford Simon Wysocki-Jones Yvonne Bird Riders = 15 Weather:  Report:A good turnout for the first Pub ride of the season; Everyone arrived early, with the first group (of 6) led by Kath leaving just after 20 past, and the second group (9) about 5 minutes later, I assume the first group's ride was uneventful, as we didn't see them at all on-route; Also uneventful in our group, most of the ride was dry, but there was a brief downpour as we approached Charney, just enough to pause to put waterproofs on.... it must have been very localized, as roads where dry again as we approached the Fox, where the peacocks were noisly welcoming us! We paused and the group split with some returning direct to the start, and others opting for a beer / food. Anyone else get bitten to death my the midges whilst parking their bike at the fox? | ||
Distance:36.00 km (22.37 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45583678 | |
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45583678" | ||
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Tue Apr 30th 2024
| RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Tuesday Evening Pub Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Robin Tucker |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Wantage Market Place |
Description:RIDE CANCELLED - Insufficient 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.Pub night 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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