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Tue Jun 24th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride & Pub Night | 1* |
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Leader:Carin Tranter |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:A slightly longer ride out to Stanford-in-the-Vale via Charney Bassett returning along Park Lane (14 miles). There will be optional stop at the Fox in Denchworth towards the end of the ride.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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Riders:Carin TranterJamille Sandalo John Stamp Juliano Sandalo Julie Haynes Michael Tayler Susan Holdroyd Riders = 7 Weather:  Report:We had a good turn out for the pub ride. We had 2 new riders from Grove join us, welcome to Jamille and Juliano, we hope to see you both out again.The weather was warm but quite windy in places, where we had to battle against some gusty blasts. We went out to Denchworth and then over to Charney, after Charney we went to Gainfield and Stanford. We came back via Park Lane ( where my husband John found us) and back to Denchworth. John and myself and Jamille and Juliano stayed at the pub for a meal and the rest went back to Grove together. Good to see you all out there.  | ||
Distance:24.14 km (15.00 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29341988" | ||
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Tue Jun 24th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 2* Pub Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Stephanie Haddrell |
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)Hackpen and 7 Barrows Pub Night! |
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Report:What a glorious evening to be out on the bike. Four riders left Grove to pick up Anke in Letcombe. The route took us up Holborn and Hackpen Hills which everyone completed with not much difficulty. The view from the top was incredible with the Vale bathed in sunshine. The descent down towards Lambourn was made harder by a nagging headwind and quite a poor road surface. But the ride from Seven Barrows to Blowingstone Hill was very enjoyable. The descent was as frightening as ever, but everyone coped well and we were soon back at the Fox.A very enjoyable ride with excellent company. No problems at all. | ||
Distance:37.00 km (22.99 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/59343471" | ||
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Tue Jun 24th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* Pub Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Chris Bailey |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description: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). Faringdon via Fernham, return via Hatfield Pub Night! |
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Riders:Barry StantonChris Bailey Clare Hazell Eddie Little James Bosley Jo Little Matt Adamson Oliver Purcell Philippe Marchioro Sharon Bedford Simon Atkin Riders = 11 Weather:Report:A pleasant but windy evening ride. Hard work staying together on the way out as the wind caught us.After the climb past Faringdon Folly it was a tail wind for most or the rest of the way which made for rapid progress, especially the stretch of the A417 to the Hatford turn. Group split up at Denchworth with just under half stopping at the fox. | ||
Distance:38.00 km (23.61 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31836268" | ||
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