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Tue Oct 1st 2024

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Karen Townsin	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: Online
Description: A virtual turbo workout of up to an hour including warm up, workout and warm down. You will need your own turbo set up, a computer/laptop/mobile device and Zoom version 5 installed on your device. This is a pre-bookable event. To book a place text your name to Karen Townsin 07768066413, no earlier than 09:00 on the Wednesday before. You will receive confirmation including the link to the virtual meeting.
Riders: Jan McCabe Jo Little Jon Townsin Joy Arthur Karen Townsin Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Nicole Pethybridge Simon Wysocki-Jones Yvonne Bird Riders = 10 Report: First turbo of the season and remarkably smooth.Thanks Jan for setting Zoom up so efficiently and kudos for attending from Manchester Airport. Some tempo riding, climbs and sprints today to get us back into the swing of things, and a quiz on the 20, most common Welsh surnames. Welcome to Callum, a CUK member from Peebles and long-time pal of Simon's. Well done all and see you next week
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Thu Oct 3rd 2024

RIDE CANCELLED - Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader:	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - no Ride Leader available. - Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph).
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Thu Oct 3rd 2024

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Lorna Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Please book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph). A flat ride in the Vale, out via Denchworth, Lyford, Charney Bassett and Gainfield to Stanford for coffee, back via Park Lane.
Riders: Angie Fisher Carin Tranter John Tranter Lorna Swanton Louise Bowers Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Val Smith Riders = 8 Weather: Report: The most glorious sunny morning for quite some time! With no 2* ride today, Louise, John and birthday girl Angie joined us to enjoy a gentle meander around the Vale. 7 of us set out from Old Mill Hall, dodged puddles on the road to Denchworth, paused briefly under the walnut tree there and again by the church at Lyford, where Steve caught up, impressing us with his detective skills (spotting tyre tracks going in one direction only). Coffee at Stanford Coffee Shop was as good as ever. Our wide-ranging chat touched on ride-leading, noting that Thursday 1* rides will only be once a fortnight over the winter, and that it's always helpful if leaders sign up well in advance, so people can plan. We said goodbye to Louise in Stanford and returned to Grove via Park Lane, Asti and Denchworth, enjoying more sunshine and chat along the way. Thanks, everyone, for your company.
Distance: 23.98 km (14.90 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29440450
Thursday 1* group at Lyford
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29440450"
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Sun Oct 6th 2024

3* Sunday shortie	3*

Leader: Jo Little	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: The Beacon
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 2 hour ride, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Up Hackpen to Sevenbarrows then through Kingston Lisle and Goosey before up West Challow hill and returning to Wantage.
Riders: Andy Pixton Jo Little Katherine Boyce Roger Postbeschild Riders = 4 Report: An enjoyable ride. We tried Silver Lane from West Challow instead of Childrey Holloway and found we preferred it because there were no cars. Thanks everyone for your company.
Distance: 37.01 km (23.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45375338"
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Tue Oct 8th 2024

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Joy Arthur	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: Online
Description: A virtual turbo workout of up to an hour including warm up, workout and warm down. You will need your own turbo set up, a computer/laptop/mobile device and Zoom version 5 installed on your device. This is a pre-bookable event. To book a place text your name to Karen Townsin 07768066413, no earlier than 09:00 on the Wednesday before. You will receive confirmation including the link to the virtual meeting.
Riders: Jan McCabe Jo Little Jon Townsin Joy Arthur Karen Townsin Katherine Boyce Nicole Pethybridge Simon Wysocki-Jones Riders = 8 Report: Lots of climbing
Lots of climbing Lots of climbing
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Written by : Karen Townsin

Posted on : October 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM

....and a cheese and wine quiz.

Thu Oct 10th 2024

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Susan Holdroyd	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED . No Riders. Ride out to the Lightbox cafe on the Harwell campus
Riders: Riders = 0 Report: Ride cancelled due to lack of riders
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46942711"
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Thu Oct 10th 2024

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A ride out to Aston weather permitting, TBC Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph).
Riders: Chris Marchant Des Higgs James Bosley John Groves John Tranter Louise Bowers Patrick O'Leary Peter Dalgliesh Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 9 Report: A ride out to Aston which was aborted a few weeks ago. We started out in drizzle and a chill wind but it was good to see that all 9 riders were up for the challenge of a slightly longer ride of 31 miles out to Aston Pottery. The planned route included a return via Brook Road which is notorious for flooding so we were aware we may have to return via Bampton and Buckland Marsh. We headed out Charney, Hatford and Littleworth and as we progressed the blue sky appeared. We rode from Clanfield to Aston in sunshine and were pleased to arrive shortly after 11.30 for the obligatory coffee and cakes. The staff were very happy and helpful although they could not advise us about great Brook road. We enjoyed our coffee and cake and social break and decided to give Great Brook a try- a lovely ride along newly surfaced road and the sun shining over the fields. It was not until we were almost out the other side that we met a substantial puddle with an abandoned car in the middle. Passable?? I think not although Peter was considering it. Unfortunately at this point Peter fell and damaged his arm and his gears which meant he could not continue the ride. I stayed with him and Louise very kindly agree to stay to ride back with me. The rest of the group made their way back with the leadership of John Tranter and Des Higgs, I understand without further incident. Myself Louise and Peter walked back to Aston where Peters wife met him. Louise and I then road back via Buckland Marsh Charney and Denchworth. A lovely ride with good company, just very sorry for Peters unfortunate accident and wishing him and his Bike a speedy recovery. Thanks to all for support and understanding.
Distance: 59.55 km (37.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48541668
Thursday 2* group at Aston Pottery Thursday 2* group at Aston Pottery
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Sat Oct 12th 2024

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Keeping it simple and hopefully avoiding too much flooding, this is a classic big loop around the Vale. Out via Denchworth and Uffington, one climb up to Knighton and then our coffee stop at the delightful Baking Bee at Ashbury. We then take in a few of the best west Vale villages before heading home from Shrivenham via Fernham and Hatford. 34 miles / 55km
Riders: Anke Otto Barry Stanton David Jackson Des Higgs John Tranter Julie Haynes Riders = 6 Report: Grey clouds at the start and steady drizzle for the climb wasn't encouraging, but in the end the sun came out and all was fine. A lot of mud and puddles around, but the group coped well. We had a nice stop at the Baking Bee on Ashbury, although the service was a little slow - good that they were busy. Thanks to all for a fun morning.
Distance: 56.33 km (35.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41944585"
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Sun Oct 13th 2024

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 9:15 am	Start Location: Hungerford Train Station
Description: Monthly 80-100km (50-65 miles) all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing almost inevitable. Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Monthly 80-100km (50-65 miles) all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Starting at Hungerford Train Station (according to West Berks website free parking on Sundays) allows us to explore out west towards Marlborough and Pewsey and still make it a manageable ride given the declining daylight hours. About 50 miles / 80k in total, with one cafe stop approx. half way round at uksticksandstones.com
Riders: Andy Pixton Jan McCabe Jo Little Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Richard Pethybridge Sharon Bedford Riders = 7 Report: Starting at Hungerford gave us the opportunity to explore areas we don't visit often, which we all enjoyed. We found lots of quiet roads with some lovely views. Autumn seems to arrived out of nowhere - but despite it being chilly it was nice to see the trees beginning to change colour. The cafe worked well - we were fortunate enough to arrive just in time to get the last big table - and the food was great. Given it was busy we were served very efficiently. We had one sticky moment on the return when Katherine's gears jammed - but Richard game to the rescue with a perfectly positioned "kick" to the pedals, which seemed to do the trick. Richard had cycled over from Newbury, so he left us at Inkpen to return home and the rest of us completed the ride in plenty of time to get back with some of the afternoon still to spare. Thanks to Andy for lending me a Garmin holder, (navigating would have been a challenge otherwise) and thanks to all the riders for being a great group.
Distance: 79.00 km (49.09 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48441564"
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Tue Oct 15th 2024

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Jon Townsin	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: Online
Description: A virtual turbo workout of up to an hour including warm up, workout and warm down. You will need your own turbo set up, a computer/laptop/mobile device and Zoom version 5 installed on your device. This is a pre-bookable event. To book a place text your name to Karen Townsin 07768066413, no earlier than 09:00 on the Wednesday before. You will receive confirmation including the link to the virtual meeting.
Riders: Jan McCabe Jane John Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Lisa Footner Nicole Pethybridge Sharon Bedford Simon Wysocki-Jones Yvonne Bird Riders = 9 Report:
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Thu Oct 17th 2024

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Carin Tranter	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph). Simple loop out through Hanney and up to Southmoor for coffee. Back via Charney Bassett.
Riders: Carin Tranter Sarah Macaulay Susie Turnbull Riders = 3 Weather: Report: A select group of the 3 of us set off from Grove. Unfortunately Susan (the original ride leader) and Lorna were both unwell. It was a beautiful sunny morning and it was lovely to be out. We rode up to Southmoor via Denchworth and Hanney. We thought we’d try the village hall coffee stop as it has been a long while since club riders visited there. There was a choir singing ( I remember going around Christmas several years back when the choir was there and we all joined in the songs). The ladies making the coffee were very pleased to see us and made us very welcome, but we couldn’t really chat over the choir singing so we left quite promptly after our drinks were finished. We returned via Charney and Asti Stud to Denchworth where Sarah left to return home and Susie and I returned to Grove still in the lovely sunshine.
Distance: 27.36 km (17.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37293614"
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Thu Oct 17th 2024

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). A ride out to Faringdon for a cafe stop at the Coffee House.
Riders: Angie Fisher Chris Marchant Des Higgs Geoff Neill James Bosley John Groves John Tranter Patrick O'Leary Paul Bentley Roger Postbeschild Roger Turnbull Steve Swanton Riders = 12 Report: What a beautiful day for cycling after all the rain lately. The group was large so we split into two with John T leading the second 6 (many thanks - wouldn't have managed without you). We went out via Goosey, Baulking and Fernham then up the first climb of the day to the A420 and the cut through to Faringdon Community College (one person got slightly lost here but we managed to regroup). The coffee shop was excellent as usual - no complaints there. We left Faringdon via Thrupp and up the second hill to Littleworth. Quite quiet on the A420, not so bad, and on to Hatford then to Grove via Gainfield, Charney and Denchworth. A really enjoyable ride with good company and no problems. Thanks, all!
Distance: 44.00 km (27.34 mi)
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Sat Oct 19th 2024

1* Monthly Half Day Ride	1*

Leader: Steve Boreham	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Note 1pm start from Old Mill Hall Trip out to Ardington, via East Challow, edge of Letcombe Regis, Wantage, the route 44 to Lockinge. Our regular social and family ride on the third Saturday of the month, usually with a cafe stop. We cover 16-32km (10-20 miles) at a leisurely pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph), tackling the occasional hill (nothing too long) and easy off-road track (conditions permitting). Please let the ride leader know if you are planning to come.
Riders: Carin Tranter David Bridge David Jackson Des Higgs Stephanie Haddrell Steve Boreham Riders = 6 Weather: Report: Following "amendment" to route (may have included Southmoor but this was visited Thursday) and time... six of us set out from OMH. Weather had brightened up - rain cleared and sun came out - compared to this morning when the ride may have run. so the ride leader - was pleased that reverted to PM, and suspect others were too! Lovely gentle amble, and were rewarded with some fine views. Road from Lockinge had three huge puddles that had to go "through" rather than round - residue from the morning rain! That was the worst of it though. Rewarded with a leisurely tea stop at the Grocer Chef, not really warm enough to sit out but lovely refreshments as always. Eschewed the planned return past Lains Barn, as gather the road was in a bad state, and returned via Wantage Comparatively short ride for a Saturday but needed to ensure the tea stop reached before closing(!). Priorities, priorities..... Thanks for a lovely ride, everyone.
Distance: 20.92 km (13.00 mi)
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Sat Oct 19th 2024

New Forest Autumn Colours	3*

Leader: Jo Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Lyndhurst
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. An all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. The ride will start in Lyndhurst, travelling along Bolderwood and Rhinefield ornamental drives before the first cafe stop at Sway (20 miles). We then go through heathland and villages before the second stop at Bucklers Hard (36 miles). This was an 18th century shipbuilding village on Beaulieu river and still retains much of its original charm. Then its through Beaulieu before returning to Lyndhurst. 48 miles in total, which should allow time to appreciate the forest before returning home in the light. Parking and the starting point is at Boltons Bench, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7DA. This has proven safe and reliable in the past. I am limiting this ride to 12 people as the roads are narrow and can be busy in places. We will ride in 2 groups a short distance apart, so will be able to meet at cafe stops and view points. Please book early if you wish to guarantee a place.
Riders: Barry Stanton Chris Bailey Eddie Little Jo Little John Tranter Lisa Footner Paul Smith Riders = 7 Weather: Report: We left Wantage in the pouring rain but arrived in Lyndhurst to warmth and sunshine. The forest looked amazing, with the leaves changing and the sun shining between the trees. We were lucky enough to see a stag with a small herd of deer, as well as donkeys, ponies and a tiny foal. The first cafe stop, The Forest Deli at Sway, was fantastic and will definitely be used again. We also visited Bucklers Hard, an old shipbuilding village on the Beaulieu river, which was interesting to walk around. Overall, the route was good, with most of the climbing in the first half. Thank you to Paul for taking the headwind for me on a couple of occasions and also for finding Barry when he took the wrong turning. Thank you to everyone for being such a great group to cycle with. It was an excellent day out.
Distance: 77.25 km (48.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48279030"
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Tue Oct 22nd 2024

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Nicole Pethybridge	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: Online
Description: A virtual turbo workout of up to an hour including warm up, workout and warm down. You will need your own turbo set up, a computer/laptop/mobile device and Zoom version 5 installed on your device. This is a pre-bookable event. To book a place text your name to Karen Townsin 07768066413, no earlier than 09:00 on the Wednesday before. You will receive confirmation including the link to the virtual meeting.
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Thu Oct 24th 2024

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). In an attempt to ring the changes, a flat ride out to Java Café in Abingdon, where the cakes and coffee are of excellent quality.
Riders: Angie Fisher Barry Stanton Chris Marchant Des Higgs Geoff Neill James Bosley John Groves John Tranter Louise Bowers Patrick O'Leary Paul Bentley Roger Postbeschild Roger Turnbull Terry Ryland Tim Hoyle Riders = 15 Weather: Report: Just to prove the theory that the Thursday 2 star rides are the best supported, we had 15 riders to enjoy the sunshine. A slightly different route to Abingdon - a guided tour of the outskirts of Dalton Barracks. Homeward leg not exactly as published, we risked Peep O' Day Lane not being flooded. It wasn't......just! Java Café was busy, but efficient.Their coffee is amongst the best. Sitting in the sun in Abingdon Market Square was positively toasty. John kindly led group 2 and Roger T swept, until peeling off for home in Steventon. No mechanicals, thanks to all.
Distance: 46.00 km (28.58 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/232716659
Thursday 2* group - coffee in Abingdon Thursday 2* ride - Abingdon autumn skyline
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48801246"
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Written by : Tim Hoyle

Posted on : November 3, 2024 at 6:34 PM

Lovely ride, first time cycled into Abingdon. Lots of interest and magnificent tree colours.

Thu Oct 24th 2024

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: It looks like being a nice morning to enjoy some Autumn colours. So a ride out to the Lightbox cafe on the Harwell campus enjoying the views from the Icknield Greenway and the tree-lined roads along NCN544. Happy to pick up in Charlton en route by arrangement. Please let me know if you would like to come. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph).
Riders: Mila Yearley Sarah Macaulay Steve Swanton Riders = 3 Weather: Report: This could be said to be the first ride we've started from Charlton as it was outside the church that I met up with Sarah and Mila. It was indeed a beautiful day to enjoy the Autumn colours as we followed the Springline between Wantage and the Harwell campus. Out on the cyclepaths through Kingsgrove, we then kept to the roads as far as Ginge, taking a breather at the top of each hill to enjoy the views. This included a cunning detour via the Lockinge estate road to avoid flooding on the road past Betterton House. There was a lovely panorama to enjoy on the gentle climb up to Betterton on the narrow road that we normally descend. From Ginge we followed NCN544 via the farm track and then Icknield Way into the Harwell campus. The latter track seemed particularly stony, perhaps due to all the recent heavy rain washing out some of the finer material? The Lightbox cafe was pretty quiet and we enjoyed a wide-ranging conversation over our drinks and snacks. Then we partially retraced our steps to East Hendred and continued via the Icknield Greenway, crossing the bridge of lesser doom over Ginge Brook and back into Wantage through Ardington. A thoroughly enjoyable and sociable ride. Thanks to Mila and Sarah for your good company.
Distance: 24.94 km (15.50 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48867968
Autumn colours near Ginge - Thur 1* 24Oct24 Autumnal view from the Icknield Greenway - Thur 1* 24Oct24
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Sat Oct 26th 2024

2* Saturday Half Day Awayday Ride	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: Lechlade Garden Centre
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). A ride out into the Cotswolds, parking at Lechlade Garden Centre (or riding out if you need the miles for Strava or somesuch). Numerous stopping opportunities, Northleach is probably favourite. Whilst this is a half day ride, the away day start will mean that it takes up most of the day...... I will be at the Garden Centre for 10.00 for a pre-ride coffee.
Riders: Anke Otto Barry Stanton David Jackson Des Higgs John Tranter Nick Dunton Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Weather: Report: I was pleasantly surprised to have 9 riders booked on for an away day ride. Half an hour in the car effectively opens up the Cotswolds to us and very pleasant it was! We started with a coffee at Lechlade Garden Centre - now run by Hilliers - and, very fine coffee it was. I had apparently managed to plot a route including Northleach and Bibury, including some lanes that none of us recalled travelling. We had a short delay on the route, waiting for the local hunt to clear the road of their pack of hounds. Mid-ride coffee and snacks were taken at Lynwood & Co in Northleach - again, fine. Bibury was as busy as ever, swarming with tourists, numbers apparently swelled by at least one wedding. The weather played ball - pretty much a perfect autumnal day. The route is, I think, a 'keeper', running it in reverse may be an enhancement, putting a coffee stop at Northleach more than half way round. Thanks to all for being a great bunch to ride with.
Distance: 50.30 km (31.25 mi)
Riders gathered on the way to Northleach
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48831013"
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Sun Oct 27th 2024

3* Sunday Shortie	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: The Beacon
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A 2 Hour ride (24-40km / 15-25 miles), riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. At the top end of a "shorty" in distance (44km) and hills (500m of climbing). But we don't have to rush. Note meet at Beacon at 9.30am.
Riders: Sharon Bedford Riders = 1 Report: No takers today - so did it solo. It was the most glorious sunny warm autumn day.
Distance: 46.00 km (28.58 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48836457"
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Tue Oct 29th 2024

Virtual Turbo

Leader: Katherine Boyce	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location: Online
Description: A virtual turbo workout of up to an hour including warm up, workout and warm down. You will need your own turbo set up, a computer/laptop/mobile device and Zoom version 5 installed on your device. This is a pre-bookable event. To book a place text your name to Karen Townsin 07768066413, no earlier than 09:00 on the Wednesday before. You will receive confirmation including the link to the virtual meeting.
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Thu Oct 31st 2024

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A ride out to The Cantorist for coffee. Out via the Letcombes and home via Kingston Lisle and Goosey. Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph).
Riders: Lorna Swanton Louise Bowers Mila Yearley Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Val Smith Riders = 6 Report: A lovely Autumn morning full of promise. We headed out to the Letcombes stopping at the top of Holborn Hill for a breather and view of the misty vale as the sun promised to break through. We then went on to The Cantorist for Coffee and a very relaxed chat. Fully refreshed we rode through Westcott Sparsholt and Kingston Lisle to retun via Baulking and Goosey. Unfortunately the sun did not make an appearance although on meeting the 2 star group in Grove we leaned that it was beautiful in Lambourn ! A lovely ride and super company.
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Thu Oct 31st 2024

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). Ringing the changes, a ride to Goodies Café in Lambourn. It does take in one challenging section - Blowingstone Hill - going up! Down through Seven Barrows, then a long, gentle uphill to Hackpen, followed by a fun swoop down Hackpen returning via The Letcombes. A slightly shorter ride than usual, the climb makes up for it.....
Riders: Angie Fisher Des Higgs James Bosley Patrick O'Leary Pauline Clark Roger Postbeschild Riders = 6 Weather: Report: Going up Blowingstone Hill appears to have limited the numbers! 6 riders, only two of whom were unassisted. The weather was distinctly murky but started to lift as we got down into the Lambourn valley. After a good stop at Goodies Café, we emerged to clear blue skies and warm sunshine. Sadly, as we climbed the hill back to Sparsholt Firs, the chilly gloom, once again, descended.
Distance: 38.40 km (23.86 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48865712"
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Start Locations: WMP
Wantage Market Place; OMH
Old Mill Hall, Grove

Categories: 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.; More Information

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