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Tue Aug 20th 2024
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Susan Holdroyd |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:A familiar route out to Hanney and back via Lyford and Charney Basset. Lights recommended as the evenings are drawing in.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:A lovely sunny evening with a strong breeeze. A gentle trip out to Hanney and Charney Bassett. | ||
Distance:18.11 km (11.25 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://cyclingukwantage.org.uk/stats.php?action=database" | ||
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Tue Aug 20th 2024
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:John Tranter |
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)Scutchamers Knob 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 David Jackson Jan McCabe John Tranter Roger Turnbull Stephanie Haddrell Steve Boreham Riders = 8 Weather: Report:A glorious evening, albeit a bit breezy, and a good group set off for the mysteries of the rarely visited Scutchamer Knob on the Ridgeway above East Hendred. We headed around Wantage and out on the Icknield Way past Lockinge and Ginge before the one big climb up to the Ridgeway. Everyone managed this well, although clearly electric assistance was helpful for some! We took some nice photos as the sun dipped and explored the rather scrappy mound which is Scutchamer Knob - an Iron Age round barrow which is the subject of a few legends from Anglo-Saxon times, but was also used as a marketplace for trading goods in medieval times. We then enjoyed the big descent, headed back along the Icknield Way to Ardington, over Lains Barn road and home just as the sun was setting.Thanks to all for joining me - a nice ride on a lovely evening. | ||
Distance:24.14 km (15.00 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/trips/213586954 | |
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38687591" | ||
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Tue Aug 20th 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 - Cancelled - 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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Tue Aug 20th 2024
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Sharon Bedford |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
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).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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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48044036" | ||
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- 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.
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