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Tue Apr 29th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* Pub Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Jan McCabe |
Start Time:6:15 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:NB THIS IS AN EARLY START TO ENABLE US TO DO A LONGER RIDE EARLY IN THE SEASON. WE WILL LEAVE PROMPTLY AT 6.15.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). Grove, Denchworth, Garford, Marcham, Fyfield, Charney Bassett, Goosey Pub night |
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Riders:Andy PixtonBarry Stanton Clare Hazell Eddie Little Graham Bergdahl Jan McCabe Jane John Jo Little Katherine Boyce Neil Mowforth Sharon Bedford Simon Wysocki-Jones Riders = 12 Weather: Report:A perfect summer evening (even though it was April) for a flat ride around the vale.The gorgeous weather brought a dozen of us out, to we split into 2 groups - many thanks to Kath/Sharon for leading the second group The warmth of the sun seemed to energise us as pace was a little speedier than normal, but I good hear everyone comfortably chatting away, so seemed OK! Being the last Tuesday of the month, the led ride ended at Denchworth, where the peacock awaited us outside the Fox, and several of us went in for refreshment, and the chance to chat with some of the riders from the 1* and 2* options. A perfect evening! | ||
Distance:36.00 km (22.37 mi) | ||
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45583678" | ||
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Tue Apr 29th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride & Pub Night | 1* |
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Leader:Carin Tranter |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:A scenic loop of the Vale to Charney Bassett and Lyford via Ock bridge (12 miles). It is also the first of our monthly summer pub nights with an optional stop at the Fox in Denchworth towards the end of the ride. It can get cold in the lanes on April evenings, so please wrap up; gloves recommended. Lights required if cycling home later from the Fox.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 lovely evening's ride in beautiful warm weather. We set off as 5 riders but were joined at Denchworth by Anke who was delayed at home but managed to catch up the 1* ride.We went out to Charney Bassett and turned down the road north of Charney past Sheep Wash farm. We then turned in the direction of Hanney but turned off to Lyford and came back to Denchworth that way. Four of the riders returned to Grove and Anke and myself joined the riders in the pub from the other two rides for our first pub night of the season. A great night to be out on our bikes  | ||
Distance:20.12 km (12.50 mi) | ||
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42176180" | ||
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Tue Apr 29th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 2* Pub Ride | 2* |
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Leader:John Tranter |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description: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)Lyford, Hinton Waldrist Pub night |
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Riders:Chris MarchantDes Higgs John Tranter Julie Haynes Roger Postbeschild Roger Turnbull Stephanie Haddrell Steve Joyce Steve Swanton Val Smith Riders = 10 Weather:Report:A perfect summer evening for our first pub rides of the season. A good turnout meant that we split into two groups for most of the ride - thanks to Steve S for leading group 2 and to Des for sweeping.All went well and the Vale was looking thoroughly glorious. | ||
Distance:30.58 km (19.00 mi) | ||
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29754434" | ||
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