Cycling UK Logo
  • Home
  • Rides
  • Statistics
  • Route Sheets
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • Cafes
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Log in

Past Ride

We send details of upcoming rides in a weekly email newsletter. If you would like to be added to our mailing list please contact [javascript protected email address].

Sat Apr 28th 2012
Saturday afternoon ride from Grove 2*
Leader:
David Smith
Start Time:
1:00 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
64km (39 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop at Aston Pottery. Some hills but nothing strenuous.

Note (26/04/2012): The route has been revised and at 39 miles is now a little longer than initially planned.
Riders:
David Smith
Des Higgs
John Tranter
Ursula Hallam
Riders = 4
Report:
An intrepid 4 set off from Grove in very unpromising conditions. We had strong headwinds on the way to Fyfield, but it didn't really rain all afternoon. Apparently my original route involved swimming the Thames at Bablock Hythe, so I extended it around Farmoor Reservoir to the outskirts of Eynsham.

Rather than do a short section on the A415 near Standlake we took a path between the lakes, it was a little muddy but no problem otherwise.

Tea & cake at Aston Pottery were very welcome, by that point we were 3/4 of the way round and ready for a break. the return to Grove via Buckland was uneventful but enjoyable.

Thanks to John & Des for turning out on such an unpromising day, really good to see Des on a ride again.
Distance:
64.50 km (40.08 mi)
 
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=385486"
Comment on this ride

Ride Filter
Start Locations
WMP
Wantage Market Place
OMH
Old Mill Hall, Grove
Categories
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.
More Information
Ride Calendar
« Jun 2025 »
MoTuWeThFrSaSu
1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
30
Recent Rides
Sat May 31st 2025
—5th Saturday Special

Thu May 29th 2025
—Daytime 1* Thursday Ride
—Daytime 2* Thursday Ride
30km 10 riders Ride has photos

Tue May 27th 2025
—RIDE CANCELLED - Tuesday Evening 1* Ride & Pub Night
—RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Tuesday Evening Pub Ride
—RIDE CANCELLED - Tuesday Evening 2* Pub Ride
—RIDE CANCELLED - Tuesday Evening 3* Pub Ride

Mon May 26th 2025
—May Bank Holiday Special
84km 4 riders

Sun May 25th 2025
—Sunday Off Road Ride. Icknield Way, The Ridgeway, Wilts & Berks Canal.
34km 2 riders Ride has photos

Sat May 24th 2025
—2* All-Day Ride to Marlborough
99km 3 riders
—Ad hoc 3* Saturday Afternoon Half Day
61km 4 riders

Thu May 22nd 2025
—Daytime 1* Thursday Ride
29km 6 riders Ride has photos
—Daytime 2* Thursday Ride
52km 11 riders

Tue May 20th 2025
—Tuesday Evening 1* Ride
16km 4 riders
—Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride
—Tuesday Evening 2* Ride
—Tuesday Evening 3* Ride
34km 11 riders Ride has photos

Sat May 17th 2025
—1* Saturday Half-Day Ride - Awayday from Standlake
31km 11 riders
—Regular Wantage Ride
92km 6 riders

Thu May 15th 2025
—Daytime 1* Thursday Ride
26km 4 riders
—Daytime 2* Thursday Ride
11 riders

Tue May 13th 2025
—Tuesday Evening 1* Ride
18km 3 riders
—RIDE CANCELLED - Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride
—Tuesday Evening 2* Ride
33km 9 riders
—Tuesday Evening 3* Ride
42km 9 riders

Ride has photos Ride has photos
Ride has comments Ride has comments

Ride Archive

*

© Cycling UK Wantage 2025, PHP v7.4.29

Our Facebook Group Blog RSS Feed

Valid XHTML 1.0 Strict