Cycling UK Wantage | Programme of Rides and Events

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].

Sun Sep 15th 2024

Two Barns Tour: Return	3*

Leader: Katherine Boyce	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Puttenham Camping Barn
Description: A slightly longer second day, returning to known routes from Pangbourne. 2 cafe stops: Sherfield on Loddon and Goring on Thames. Riders can join us for either day if they are unable to do both.
Riders: Andy Pixton Eddie Little Jo Little Joy Arthur Katherine Boyce Peter Brodie Sharon Bedford Riders = 7 Weather: Report: Being well carb’d up from yesterdays epic cafe tour and a good breakfast from the Barn, we cycled to Sherfield-on-Loddon Coffee Shop for elevenses - there’s definitely a theme to this tour! Sharon who’d joined us for the day really enjoyed hearing all about yesterdays cake stories . The return ride through Farnham had used mainly cycle paths which really showed what a pretty town it was away from the main roads. The route towards Theale became familiar from previous rides. The route to Pangbourne was more gravel at first, but with the pleasant weather was not a problem for anyone (definitely to be avoided in winter though). The dreaded Whitchurch Hill was conquered and we all survived the newly gravelled descent and the incautious car on a bend! The final stop at Pierreponts Cafe in Goring was relaxed and pleasant. The final push for home was hard going for me but the others were very patient. All-in-all a great tour that will hopefully be repeated to other neighbouring counties. Thanks everybody that made this one so special
Distance: 109.45 km (68.01 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/12418380203
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48321835"
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