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Tue May 13th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Leader:John Stamp |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:A variant of our classic Betterton loop via Kingsgrove (11 miles); the route is through several housing estates prior to exploring counrty side to the east & north east of Wantage utilizing 'cycling tracks' where ever possible.Couple of climbs but some long down hill descents to compensate. 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 glorious May Evening with strong sunshine illuminating the country side and buildings to good effect.Encountered a couple clouds of midges on route! Plenty of lambs in the fields. And a thank you to Tim Waite for leading the way through the Kingsgrove Estate. Average speed 7.4ml/hr | ||
Distance:17.70 km (11.00 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42176249" | ||
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Tue May 13th 2025
| RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride | 2* |
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Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Wantage Market Place |
Description:RIDE CANCELLED - No leader available, hopefully we’ll have one next week. - 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. |
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Tue May 13th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Des Higgs |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
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)Goosey Baulking Shellingford Stanford |
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Riders:Chris MarchantDavid Jackson Des Higgs Julie Haynes Roger Turnbull Stephanie Haddrell Steve Joyce Steve Swanton Val Smith Riders = 9 Weather: Report:What a wonderful ride! Weather was perfect and so was the company. It was a bit faster than usual but everyone coped admirably with the pace so it was a very easy ride to lead. No problems at all although the leader had a few aches and pins the next day!Thank you all. | ||
Distance:33.00 km (20.51 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/59934077" | ||
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Tue May 13th 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). Compton Beauchamps: Out Goosey, Uffington, back Longcot and Park Lane |
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Riders:Andy PixtonBarry Stanton Chris Bailey Clare Hazell James Bosley Jan McCabe Joy Arthur Katherine Boyce Simon Atkin Riders = 9 Report:Beautiful evening for a thoroughly enjoyable ride around the vale with just the single climb in the middle.Completely incident free ride. Slight variation to the published route to reduce the time on the A417 added a loop up to Hatford and through Stanford. | ||
Distance:42.00 km (26.10 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42257737" | ||
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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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