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Sat Feb 1st 2025

3* Saturday Half Day Ride	3*

Leader: Joy Arthur	Start Time: 9:15 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Half day ride (60-70km / 38-45 miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). A familiar Tuesday evening route to Boars Hill with an added cafe stop at Stanford (30 miles) before returning to Grove. Hopefully it will be clear enough to give us good views over Oxford. On the shorter side for a half day ride at only 37 miles in total.
Riders: Andy Pixton Chris Bailey Joy Arthur Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Philip (Pip) Jackson Roger Postbeschild Riders = 7 Weather: Report: A very enjoyable ride following a route planned by Jo, thanks Jo. We crossed the A420 a number of times using various nifty paths and after conquering Boars Hill the grey clouds allowed a reasonable view of the city. There was quite a lot of standing water and inevitable pot holes but all bikes coped well. The coffee shop at Stanford was a great stop. A fun group to lead, I really enjoyed myself!
Distance: 62.80 km (39.02 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49531756"
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Tue Feb 4th 2025

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 Jane John Jon Townsin Joy Arthur Karen Townsin Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Nicole Pethybridge Simon Wysocki-Jones Riders = 9 Report: 'Sweetspot Plus' this evening with a late cameo from Colin!
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Thu Feb 6th 2025

Coffee at Down to Earth	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 11:00 am	Start Location: Down to Earth Café
Description: Outside temperature in Grove -3C at 7.45. RIDE CANCELLED. Meeting at Down to Earth Café 11.00, on foot or 4 wheels minimum!
Riders: Angie Fisher Barry Stanton David Bridge Katherine Boyce Pauline Clark Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Terry Ryland Riders = 8 Report:
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Thu Feb 6th 2025

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride to Kingston Bagpuize - cancelled due to ice	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 11:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Sadly there is still ice lingering on Denchworth Road at 10.30am so ride cancelled . Meet at Down to Earth cafe instead. Weather permitting, a sociable ride to Kingston Bagpuize with a refreshment stop at the KBS community cafe in the village hall. Out via Denchworth, West Hanney and Fyfield Wick, we'll return via Charney Bassett a round trip of about 17 miles. We should see plenty of snowdrops along the way. 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) with a refreshment stop.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49595672"
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Sat Feb 8th 2025

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:30 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). Heading south to hopefully minimise flooding problems, so a bit of climbing involved. However, we are keeping it as short as possible whilst still enjoying the Lambourn Valley and (importantly) Priscilla's Kitchen in East Garston. 28 miles / 45km
Riders: Anke Otto Barry Stanton John Tranter Katherine Boyce Riders = 4 Weather: Report: It was one of those days where you have to wait until you fling back the curtains to see what weather might present itself. In the event, it was damp and cold with a niggling northeasterly wind, but not dangerous, so the ride was on! A nice group was mad enough to join me and we set off in the gloom. It got gloomier up on the Ridgeway as we conquered Hackpen Hill, but at least that gave Anke the chance to take moody photos. We had a good wind assisted run down to Lambourn and along the river valley to the always wonderful Priscilla's in East Garston. Those cakes... A unanimous group decision was taken to extend the ride by a few miles to see the snowdrops at Welford Park and this was definitely well worth it. We then turned into the headwind for the slog up through Brightwalton and the swoop down Chain Hill and home. All of us definitely felt this one, but it was definitely worth it!
Distance: 56.33 km (35.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/252605474
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Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46198370"
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Sun Feb 9th 2025

3* Sunday Morning Short Vale Flat Ride	3*

Leader: Eddie Little	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. A nice simple loop of the Vale. Letcombes, Childrey, Charney Bassett, Hatford, Shellingford, Baulking, Kingston Lisle, Sparsholt & East Challow. Optional stop for coffee towards the end of the ride at Cantorist Farm, Childrey. Ride Distance 28miles/45km.
Riders: Eddie Little James Bosley Jo Little Joy Arthur Riders = 4 Weather: Report: It was great to be out on the bike, traffic conditions were extremely light. Good to see other cyclists, horse riders & walkers out enjoying the dry though chilly morning too. We were treated to some lovely displays of snowdrops which was a bonus. A nice ride with great company.
Distance: 45.13 km (28.04 mi)
3* Sunday Morning Ride in the Vale. Feb 2025
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49604327"
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Tue Feb 11th 2025

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: Jane John Joy Arthur Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Nicole Pethybridge Riders = 5 Report: Work out with warm ups and 3 sessions based on FTP with a quick quiz.
Distance: 0.00 km (0.00 mi)	Ride Details: N/A
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Thu Feb 13th 2025

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). Another attempt at last week's aborted attempt....a circuitous route to coffee at Munch in Southmoor. Hopefully, the weather will be a little kinder.
Riders: Angie Fisher Des Higgs James Bosley Peter Dalgliesh Roger Postbeschild Roger Turnbull Steve Swanton Terry Ryland Riders = 8 Report: Not a bad turnout although the weather was a lot better than of late with no rain and all the standing water was liquid. A very uneventful (but not boring) ride with a wonderful group. It was good to get out into the cold fresh air. Cafe stop better than lately so all in all a good day out.
Distance: 34.00 km (21.13 mi)
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Sun Feb 16th 2025

1* Saturday Half Day Ride - Snowdrop Special - rearranged to Sunday	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: After the rain on Saturday morning, the snowdrop ride has been rescheduled to Sunday with a slightly later start time of 10:30am from Old Mill Hall car park. It's forecast to be dry but cold so do wrap-up warm. A special easy-paced ride to visit the best of our local snowdrops in the churchyards at the Letcombes, Childrey and Sparsholt. These displays just seem to be getting better every year and we will stop to explore and enjoy them. We'll have a refreshment stop at Cantorist Farm in Childrey along the way. Please let me know by text if you are planning to come. 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).
Riders: Anke Otto Lorna Swanton Roger Turnbull Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Susie Turnbull Riders = 6 Weather: Report:
Distance: 25.75 km (16.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49508035"
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Sun Feb 16th 2025

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Jo Little	Start Time: 9:15 am	Start Location: OMH
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. Skirting north of Witney, using some quiet country lanes, before the cafe stop at Aston Pottery. The stop is at 34 miles, so don't forget to bring a small snack/energy bar if needed. It's a long time before a cafe stop, but I wanted to ensure we had somewhere warm inside to go. 47 miles in total.
Riders: Eddie Little James Bosley Jan McCabe Jo Little Lisa Footner Louise Bowers Riders = 6 Weather: Report: It was a bit cold to start with but not as bad as predicted - and dry! We were lucky enough to have quiet roads and considerate car drivers which added to the enjoyment. The villages looked great with snowdrops, daffodils and primroses to be spotted. The stop at Aston pottery was very welcome and warmed us up before the last few miles. Thanks to everyone for being a great group to cycle with.
Distance: 75.64 km (47.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49396719"
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Tue Feb 18th 2025

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 Jane John Karen Townsin Lisa Footner Yvonne Bird Riders = 5 Report: A small but select group of riders tonight die to holidays, injuries etc. Strength work and a Latin phrases quiz.
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Thu Feb 20th 2025

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Roger Turnbull	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). Circular route via Letcombe for coffee at Stanford.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49271598"
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Thu Feb 20th 2025

RIDE CANCELLED - Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader:	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - No leader available. - 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).
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Sat Feb 22nd 2025

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 9:30 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/coffee stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Foot is responding to treatment and Steve S will lead if I don't make it. With apologies to last Sunday's 3 star riders, a more leisurely ride out to Aston Pottery for coffee and cakes. Out via Northmoor and Shifford, back via Bampton and Buckland Hill, which is the only climb of the day. UPDATE Friday evening. I reckon that the foot should be fine, so I'm afraid that you will have to put up with me....
Riders: Anke Otto Brian Watson David Jackson Des Higgs James Bosley John Groves Louise Bowers Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Riders = 10 Weather: Report: Well, the foot was OK! A very welcome window in some very dodgy weather made for a nice leisurely ride out to Aston Pottery. Buckland hill was the only hill of the day, taken at varying speeds, with James just leaving it too late for an analogue attack on Anke's serene digital progress up....... Good to see some faces that have been less familiar of late, Brian (now a member). David and John. Thanks to Des for sweeping and to all for being a great group.
Distance: 53.00 km (32.93 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49761718"
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Sun Feb 23rd 2025

RIDE CANCELLED - 3* Sunday Shortie	3*

Leader: Jo Little	Start Time: 9:15 am	Start Location: The Beacon
Description: RIDE CANCELLED - Ride cancelled due to strong winds forecast - 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. Sevenbarrows
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49738317"
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Tue Feb 25th 2025

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 Jane John Karen Townsin Lisa Footner Sharon Bedford Simon Wysocki-Jones Yvonne Bird Riders = 7 Report: Hill workout tonight with great motivation from Jan - yes we can do it - and an 'ologies' quiz. Great to see Sharon and Callum back in the saddle - kudos for being there.
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Thu Feb 27th 2025

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 coffee, as we haven't been there for a while. Probably out via Littleworth (involving a short stretch of A420) and return via Fernham.
Riders: Angie Fisher David Bridge Des Higgs John Groves Louise Bowers Patrick O'Leary Peter Dalgliesh Roger Postbeschild Roger Turnbull Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Terry Ryland Riders = 12 Report: A very good ride with good company. What a glorious day, but the breeze was very chilly. Headwind out, tailwind home (perfect). The roads were not too bad as long as you avoided the standing water (potholes below). The ride was a bit longer this week to make the most of the weather and also to try out the new crossing of the A420 at Fernham Road. Everyone agreed they had made a brilliant job of it. Thanks to one and all for making it a very good ride.
Distance: 45.00 km (27.96 mi)
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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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