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Tue Jul 21st 2026
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride to Sparsholt and West Challow | 1* |
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Leader:Steve Swanton |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Sparsholt. Out via Stockham, East Challow and Childrey back via the metalled bridleway to West Challow and Denchworth (13 miles).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:Given the expected heat of the day, a change of destination was in order. So, I rejigged the route to avoid the Letcombe's and Holborn Hill with a more gentle and sheltered alternative to Sparsholt via East Challow (but returning via West Challow and Denchworth as before). It was indeed on the warm-side when we started, prompting one rider to drop out at Stockham. But it gradually cooled and turned into a beautiful evening for a ride.We followed the revised route as planned, with regular stops in East Challow (after the one notable climb of the evening) and by Childrey pond, before a longer stop at Sparsholt to explore the churchyard. After a while, we moseyed back to Childrey and carefully descended the bridleway to West Challow. The A417 was remarkably quiet as we made the short dash to Circourt Road, then it was more easy-riding back via Denchworth in beautiful evening light. Thanks all for your company on a relaxed evening's ride. See you all for the Pub night rides next week! | ||
Distance:19.79 km (12.30 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56276188 | |
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56204572" | ||
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Tue Jul 21st 2026
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Gareth Smith |
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)Given the ride leaders current level of the fitness, and the likelihood of it being a warm evening, this ride will be taken at speed aiming for the lower end of the 2* range. Hinton Waldrist, Hatford, Stanford |
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Report:A lovely evening for a ride - warm with almost no wind. We followed the proposed route at a steady, comfortable pace and had a few stops to hydrate. | ||
Distance:32.67 km (20.30 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29569339 | |
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31381542" | ||
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Tue Jul 21st 2026
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Andy Pixton |
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. Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph).50k in The Vale |
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Riders:Andy PixtonBarry Stanton Chris Bailey David Jackson James Bosley Jo Little Philippe Marchioro Simon Atkin Riders = 8 Weather: Report:A beautiful evening for a ride. As it was on the warm side, I switched the route from a Chain Hill climb plus meander in The Downs, to a flat ride around The Vale. No one seemed to mind đŸ™‚. Two tight groups of four swept round, in sight of one another, in under two hours. Thanks all. | ||
Distance:49.40 km (30.70 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56227407" | ||
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Tue Jul 21st 2026
| RIDE CANCELLED - Tuesday Evening 4* Ride | 4* |
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Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Wantage Market Place |
Description:RIDE CANCELLED - No leader - Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader.1-1.5 hours at a riding pace of 25-32 km/h (16 - 20 mph). Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride. |
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