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Thu Oct 1st 2026
Daytime 1* Thursday Ride 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
Old Mill Hall
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph).
Sunset: 6:44pm   Twilight Ends: 7:17pm

Thu Oct 1st 2026
Daytime 2* Thursday Ride 2* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
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).
Sunset: 6:44pm   Twilight Ends: 7:17pm

Sat Oct 3rd 2026
4* Saturday Shortie 4* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
7:30 am
Start Location:
WMP
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A 1.5-2 hour ride at,an average pace of 25-32 km/h (16 - 20 mph). May be hilly. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely..
Sunset: 6:39pm   Twilight Ends: 7:12pm

Sun Oct 4th 2026
Off Road Sunday Ride 2* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
8:30 am
Start Location:
Wantage Market Place
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Off-road half day ride around local tracks, usually 15-30 miles. Knobbly tyres required. We are keen to welcome new riders of all abilities.
Sunset: 6:37pm   Twilight Ends: 7:10pm

Sun Oct 4th 2026
3* Awayday Ride 3* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848
Start Time:
9:00 am
Start Location:
Hungerford Station Car Park
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders.

Another attempt at the awayday ride from Hungerford that was cancelled at the end of August due to rain. Heading east and circumnavigating Newbury, (some of the route being "borrowed" from the Century Ride). 84k in total - a few hills, but time for everyone to do them at their own pace. Two stops, one at The Pantry in Yattendon and one at the Garden Centre at Ball Hill

Sunset: 6:37pm   Twilight Ends: 7:10pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56714688

Tue Oct 6th 2026
Tuesday Evening 4* Ride 4* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
WMP
Description:
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).
Sunset: 6:32pm   Twilight Ends: 7:06pm

Tue Oct 6th 2026
Virtual Turbo Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
7:00 pm
Start Location:
Online
Description:
A virtual turbo workout of up to an hour including warm up, workout and warm down. You will need your own turbo set up, a computer/laptop/mobile device and Zoom version 5 installed on your device. This is a pre-bookable event. To book a place text your name to Karen Townsin 07768066413, no earlier than 09:00 on the Wednesday before. You will receive confirmation including the link to the virtual meeting.
Sunset: 6:32pm   Twilight Ends: 7:06pm

Thu Oct 8th 2026
Daytime 3* Winter Fitness Ride 3* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848
Start Time:
9:30 am
Start Location:
The Beacon, Wantage
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A bi-weekly ride aimed at maintaining bike fitness over the autumn/winter. This will be at the top end of 3* riding and likely to be either hilly (hills at your pace) or if flatter at a faster pace (22-24km/hr).

Hilly circuit (40k) including White Horse Hill.

Cafe stop to be decided on the day dependent upon weather / riders' preferences.

Sunset: 6:28pm   Twilight Ends: 7:01pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56970448

Thu Oct 8th 2026
Daytime 1* Thursday Ride 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph).
Sunset: 6:28pm   Twilight Ends: 7:01pm

Thu Oct 8th 2026
Daytime 2* Thursday Ride 2* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
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).
Sunset: 6:28pm   Twilight Ends: 7:01pm

Sat Oct 10th 2026
2* Saturday Half Day Ride 2* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph).
Sunset: 6:23pm   Twilight Ends: 6:57pm

Sun Oct 11th 2026
3* Sunday Shortie 3* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Jo Little - 07900295322
Start Time:
9:00 am
Start Location:
The Beacon
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A 3 Hour ride (24-40km / 15-25 miles), riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely.
Sunset: 6:21pm   Twilight Ends: 6:55pm

Tue Oct 13th 2026
Tuesday Evening 4* Ride 4* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
WMP
Description:
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).
Sunset: 6:17pm   Twilight Ends: 6:50pm

Tue Oct 13th 2026
Virtual Turbo Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
7:00 pm
Start Location:
Online
Description:
A virtual turbo workout of up to an hour including warm up, workout and warm down. You will need your own turbo set up, a computer/laptop/mobile device and Zoom version 5 installed on your device. This is a pre-bookable event. To book a place text your name to Karen Townsin 07768066413, no earlier than 09:00 on the Wednesday before. You will receive confirmation including the link to the virtual meeting.
Sunset: 6:17pm   Twilight Ends: 6:50pm

Thu Oct 15th 2026
Daytime 1* Thursday Ride 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph).
Sunset: 6:12pm   Twilight Ends: 6:46pm

Thu Oct 15th 2026
Daytime 2* Thursday Ride 2* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
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).
Sunset: 6:12pm   Twilight Ends: 6:46pm

Sat Oct 17th 2026
4* Saturday Shortie 4* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
7:30 am
Start Location:
WMP
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A 1.5-2 hour ride at,an average pace of 25-32 km/h (16 - 20 mph). May be hilly. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely..
Sunset: 6:08pm   Twilight Ends: 6:42pm

Sat Oct 17th 2026
1* Saturday Half Day Ride 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
2:00 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Our regular social and family ride on the third Saturday of the month, usually with a cafe stop. We cover 16-32km (10-20 miles) at a leisurely pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph), tackling the occasional hill (nothing too long) and easy off-road track (conditions permitting). Please let the ride leader know if you are planning to come.
Sunset: 6:08pm   Twilight Ends: 6:42pm

Sun Oct 18th 2026
Off Road Sunday Ride 2* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
8:30 am
Start Location:
Wantage Market Place
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Off-road half day ride around local tracks, usually 15-30 miles. Knobbly tyres required. We are keen to welcome new riders of all abilities.
Sunset: 6:06pm   Twilight Ends: 6:40pm

Sun Oct 18th 2026
Regular Wantage Ride 3* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
9:15 am
Start Location:
Beacon
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Monthly 80-100km (50-65 miles) all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders.
Sunset: 6:06pm   Twilight Ends: 6:40pm

Tue Oct 20th 2026
Tuesday Evening 4* Ride 4* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
WMP
Description:
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).
Sunset: 6:02pm   Twilight Ends: 6:36pm

Tue Oct 20th 2026
Virtual Turbo Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
7:00 pm
Start Location:
Online
Description:
A virtual turbo workout of up to an hour including warm up, workout and warm down. You will need your own turbo set up, a computer/laptop/mobile device and Zoom version 5 installed on your device. This is a pre-bookable event. To book a place text your name to Karen Townsin 07768066413, no earlier than 09:00 on the Wednesday before. You will receive confirmation including the link to the virtual meeting.
Sunset: 6:02pm   Twilight Ends: 6:36pm

Thu Oct 22nd 2026
Daytime 3* Winter Fitness Ride 3* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848
Start Time:
9:30 am
Start Location:
The Beacon, Wantage
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A bi-weekly ride aimed at maintaining bike fitness over the autumn/winter. This will be at the top end of 3* riding and likely to be either hilly (hills at your pace) or if flatter at a faster pace (22-24km/hr).
Downs Circuit via East Ilsley and Peasemore. Cafe stop at Court Hill before descending back to Wantage

Sunset: 5:58pm   Twilight Ends: 6:32pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56970627

Thu Oct 22nd 2026
Daytime 1* Thursday Ride 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph).
Sunset: 5:58pm   Twilight Ends: 6:32pm

Thu Oct 22nd 2026
Daytime 2* Thursday Ride 2* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
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).
Sunset: 5:58pm   Twilight Ends: 6:32pm

Sat Oct 24th 2026
2* Saturday Half Day Ride 2* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph).
Sunset: 5:54pm   Twilight Ends: 6:28pm

Sun Oct 25th 2026
3* Sunday Shortie 3* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
9:00 am
Start Location:
The Beacon
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A 3 Hour ride (24-40km / 15-25 miles), riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely.
Sunset: 4:52pm   Twilight Ends: 5:26pm

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.
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