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Thu Aug 13th 2026
| Early Morning 1* Thursday Ride around the Vale | 1* |
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Leader:Steve Swanton |
Start Time:9:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Update 12Aug: there are 3 of us planning to ride, so the Ride is ON. More welcome.In view of the mid-30s temperatures forecast later, I propose an earlier than usual start for a relaxed 1* ride around the Vale for those fancying a gentle outing. Starting at 9am, we will aim to be back before 11am with the option of refreshments at Costa in Grove at the end. Please bring plenty to drink; we'll have regular hydration breaks in the shade along the way. Please let me know if you are interested in coming BEFORE 9pm on Wednesday Evening. If there are no takers by then, the ride will be cancelled. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph). |
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Report:I was delighted to have 5 other riders join me for the early-start 1* ride. It was already warming up as we gathered in the car park and the temperature gradually rose throughout the ride. However, there was at times a freshening southerly breeze to ameliorate some of the heat. We followed the route as planned, cycling at a relaxed pace of 9-10mph. We stopped in the shade at each village along our route for a rest, natter and hydration break. Back in Grove about 10:50. Everyone stopped for a drink at Costa; delightfully air-conditioned, but rather busy on arrival. We briefly saw Louise and were later joined by some of the 2* riders - good to catch up with Steph. When we eventually emerged into the sunshine, it was decidedly hotter!It was lovely to be out on a sunny summer's morning and we did indeed beat the worst of the heat (having climbed to 36C in the shade in the afternoon as I write). Thanks everyone for a relaxed and sociable morning. | ||
Distance:22.05 km (13.70 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56593980" | ||
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Thu Aug 13th 2026
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride - route TBA | 2* |
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Leader:Richard Kidd |
Start Time:9:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Please Note :Start Time now 9:00am If you want to join this ride please make sure you drink plenty before the ride and bring plenty of fluids with you. Due to very hot temperature forecast it is very likely that the start time has been brought forward and the route shortened slightly. Ensure you hydrate well before the start and bring drinks with you. Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). |
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Riders:Angie FisherDavid Bridge David Hollick David Jackson Julie Haynes Pauline Clark Peter Dalgliesh Richard Kidd Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 9 Report:As I write this report later in the afternoon our outdoor thermometer has gone off the scale so I am very relieved we took the extra precautions of a shorter route, an earlier start, an easier pace and exhortations to bring lots of fluids.Being conscious of the extra load such hot conditions place on us old bodies I tried to keep the pace light. Peter told me later his wattmeter was showing an average 20% less effort than normal for a Thursday 2 star ride. We made sure there were water breaks in the shade on both legs and I think everyone seemed to survive intact. There was a little more commuter traffic than we might have expected at 10:00am but I think it was worth it. Just a note for those who don't contact me before a ride. It is a club requirement that you do this for every ride. Just turning up isn't acceptable unless there are exceptional circumstances. So please everyone do this every time. I was within a couple of degrees temperature of calling the ride off this morning so if I don't know you are coming I can't keep you in the loop. | ||
Distance:38.17 km (23.72 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56580832" | ||
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Thu Aug 13th 2026
| RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Thursday Evening Ride | 2* |
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Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Ridgeway Cycles |
Description:RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF LEADERPlease pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 10 -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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