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Tue Aug 6th 2024
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Michael Tayler |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:A return visit to the Letcombes, returning via Childrey, the bridleway to West Challow and Denchworth (12.5 niles).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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Report:Very enjoyable ride | ||
Distance:20.12 km (12.50 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29953829" | ||
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Tue Aug 6th 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)Fyfield loop via Marcham 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:Angie FisherAnke Otto Chris Marchant David Jackson Des Higgs Gareth Smith Roger Turnbull Val Smith Riders = 8 Report:This ride started with easy pedalling eastwards towards Hanney and then Garford. It felt like the westerly tail wind might make some of the latter parts of the route harder - but that turned out not to be the case and the cycle was not difficult. Roadworks where the lane through Garford joins the A338 blocked the slightly shorter fork onto the A338. And yes - we did cycle past the road closed sign to see if we could get through on our bikes but this was not possible. We had to make the short detour back to the other fork. The short sections on the A338 to Frilford lights and then along the A415 to Marcham passed quickly enough and then we were back to the quieter roads. Crossing the A420 via the tunnel at Tubney and then the bridge at Southmoor removed my usual rider-leader concerns whenever this busy road has to be crossed.Thank you to everyone for a great ride, to Des for sweeping and to Anke for the photo. | ||
Distance:38.62 km (24.00 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38723768 | |
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38723768" | ||
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Tue Aug 6th 2024
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Sharon Bedford |
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).Repeating the Boars Hill Ride whilst we still have the light evenings. That being said might be dusk by the end so please bring bike lights. 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 Graham Bergdahl Jan McCabe Jo Little John Tranter Matt Adamson Nicole Pethybridge Paul Smith Philippe Marchioro Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Riders = 13 Report:A beautiful warm sunny evening for one of my favourite rides.The great turn out meant we had to split into two groups - so thanks to Jan for leading a second group. We did all meet up though in Boars Hill to admire the view over the dreaming spires of Oxford - which we agreed was one of the best we had seen (clear skies and no humidity), Made it back to Grove just as the sun was setting - so some amazing orange skies. What an evening. | ||
Distance:50.00 km (31.07 mi) | ||
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/189353151" | ||
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Tue Aug 6th 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 - Not enough 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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