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Tue Apr 15th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Rides Restart | 1* |
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Leader:Steve Swanton |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:For our first Evening 1* ride of the season, a gentle ride to the green at Goosey and back via Denchworth, a distance of around 8.5 miles. It can get cold in the lanes on April evenings, so please wrap up; gloves recommended.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. |
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Report:A low-keys start to the new season of Tuesday Evening 1* rides with 4 riders cycling out to Goosey. We set out under grey skies on freshly damp roads but the weather brightened as we rode and the sun broke through on several occasions to cast a warmer glow over the hedgerows and Goosey green. We stopped by the far corner of the green next to a pond with fine bullrushes and enjoyed the bird song and some animal spotting (including a muntjac deer and some black rabbits). There were just a few spots of rain as we headed back, but nothing more. Back in Grove, we stopped by Sycamore walk to admire the patch of daffodils and cherry trees on the green, before heading our separate ways. Thanks all for a mellow ride. | ||
Distance:13.68 km (8.50 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13302456" | ||
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Tue Apr 15th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Des Higgs |
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)Hanney, Lyford, Stanford |
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Report:Quite a small group tonight, but a very easy one to lead. The ride was very flat so we kept to the upper limit of speed to keep warm, although the weather was kind to us with no rain.A most enjoyable ride with excellent company - thank you, one and all! | ||
Distance:28.00 km (17.40 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7457756" | ||
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Tue Apr 15th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Chris Bailey |
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. The Ride Leaders work hard to organise the rides and it helps them greatly to know numbers at least a day in advance. Whilst there may be rare occasions where this may not be practical, please do everything you can to let the Ride Leader know if you are joining a ride at least 24 hours before.Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride. 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Letcombes, Hackpen Hill, Childrey and Goosey |
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Riders:Chris BaileyClare Hazell Eddie Little James Bosley Jan McCabe Jo Little Joy Arthur Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Sharon Bedford Simon Atkin Riders = 11 Report:The weather was kind to us, showers before we set off left some of the roads with puddles, but we stayed dry. We split into 2 groups thanks to Kath for leading the 2nd group. A highlight was being accompanied briefly by a barn owl as we rode down towards the A417. Overall a very enjoyable ride. | ||
Distance:32.00 km (19.88 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45583642" | ||
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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.
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