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Tue Aug 11th 2026
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride - Betterton via Stockham | 1* |
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Leader:Steve Boreham |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:This evening we'll explore some of the back routes in Wantage before continuing to Lockinge and Betterton, returning to Grove via Lains barn (12 miles). Lights recommended as the evenings are drawing in.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:Lovely evening for a ride!Temperatures had eased a bit, which made ride more comfortable. Were able to enjoy the sunshine, without - I think - getting too hot! Leader waiting at the start and wondered where the other two were.... then realised they were waiting amongst the "throng" of riders on the other rides(!). Set off to meet Tim en route, but due to a road closure, had to adjust the meeting point... all linked up in the end. Pleasant weaving through back streets of Wantage, before heading out of the Route 44 to Lockinge....always a very pleasant route with the countryside, albeit with large expanses of brown grass. Oh, do we all dream of some rain........ Plenty of time for relaxing an chitchat along the way, culminating in the lovely descent past Lains Barn.... always lovely to just roll down a hill with no effort..... Thanks all for your company. | ||
Distance:17.70 km (11.00 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28328245" | ||
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Tue Aug 11th 2026
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride - Letcombes Childrey | 2* |
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Leader:Richard Kidd |
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)Letcombes Childrey Charney |
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Report:A lovely warm sunny evening ride. The heat had gone out of the day so it was near perfect riding conditions.The only negative was neither Anke nor I had studied the route properly before agreeing that she would meet us in Letcombe. Neither of us realised until it was too late that the route went anti-clockwise with Letcombe right at the end. | ||
Distance:28.00 km (17.40 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35406148" | ||
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Tue Aug 11th 2026
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Chris Bailey |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
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). Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride.White Horse Hill via Uffington |
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Riders:Alan FisherChris Bailey James Bosley Jan McCabe Laetitia Barrett Paul Wensley Philippe Marchioro Selene Moquet Simon Atkin Riders = 9 Report:Chose to vary the route from that published to avoid the Denchworth road road works, so out via Denchworth and up through West Challow. The temperature was a bit lower than forecast which made lovely conditions. 3 riders picked the challenge of Dragon hill for a first 3* ride! All made it successfully. | ||
Distance:40.00 km (24.85 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42257848" | ||
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Tue Aug 11th 2026
| Tuesday Evening 4* Ride | 4* |
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Leader:Joe Spencer |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Wantage Market Place |
Description:Weekly 1.5-2 hours ride at a riding pace of 25-29km/h (16-18mph). May be hilly. 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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- 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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