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Tue Jul 16th 2024
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Steve Boreham |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:Loopy Tuesday - a figure of 8 loop around the Vale (13 miles).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:Adrian HerbertKaren Davenport Lorna Swanton Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Riders = 6 Weather:   Report:Select group of six of us set out for what turned out to be a dry ride, despite some dark clouds lurking. Unplanned change was afoot (or should we say a peddle?) when found that the road to Lyford was closed (for resurfacing which is good news😀). Easy change to make - on to West Hanney and curl round anticlockwise to Lyford then on to Charney Bassett, and the rejoin the original route up to Asti Stud and back. Overall distance unchanged really.Nice relaxed ride, plenty of time for a few “natter” stops😮, so ended up back at Grove around 8.15. Turned out to be a very pleasant evening to be out. Thanks all! | ||
Distance:20.92 km (13.00 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42209996" | ||
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Tue Jul 16th 2024
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Gareth Smith |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
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)Uffington via Letcombes and 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. Note: The description of this ride did mention Hackpen Hilll. However, we will use the route shown on the map which drops down to Childrey and along via Sparsholt and Wescot. |
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Riders:Angie FisherAnke Otto David Jackson Des Higgs Gareth Smith Julie Haynes Louise Bowers Paul Kyberd Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 9 Report:The weather forecast for the evening had been mixed but the showers cleared and we had lovely weather for this ride. The route is a little undulating on the way out - via the Letcombes, down through Childrey, then out to Sparsholt and Westcot. However, nothing too strenuous. I made one small deviation from the planned route: We left Old Mill Hall in Grove and turned right along the newly re-surfaced Main Street in Grove. A chance to enjoy the superb road surface before turning into Cane Lane and the inevitable much rougher road surface. Thank you to all the participants for a great group ride, and particular thanks to Anke for the photos. | ||
Distance:39.43 km (24.50 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/trips/46270096 | |
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/46270096" | ||
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Tue Jul 16th 2024
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Jan McCabe |
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).Blowingstone Hill, Seven Barrows, return via Hackpen and the Letcombes 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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Report:Opps - Forgot to write the report at the time, now 4 weeks later and I can't remember!! | ||
Distance:39.00 km (24.23 mi) | ||
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31945240" | ||
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Tue Jul 16th 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 other riders tonight, so cancelling and I'll go riding from Abingdon. - 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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