Current Rides & Events
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Thu Apr 23rd 2026
| Daytime 1* Thursday Ride - Bagpuize and Southmoor | 1* |  |
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Contact:Steve Swanton - 07857 527990 |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:A figure of 8 loop northwards across the vale to Kingston Bagpuize and Southmoor with an elevenses stop at Munch. 17-mile round trip. The weather forecast is looking good, so we may even sit outside in the sun!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). |
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| Sunset: 8:15pm Twilight Ends: 8:52pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54720526 | ||
Thu Apr 23rd 2026
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride - to Farmoor reservoir | 2* | |
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Contact:Anke Otto - 07736 346305 |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Sociable ride of 24-50 km (15-30 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph).Ride to Farmoor reservoir for coffee. 29 miles. |
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| Sunset: 8:15pm Twilight Ends: 8:52pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54612872 | ||
Thu Apr 23rd 2026
| Off Road Thursday Evening Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Eddie Little - 07512 645320 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Ridgeway Cycles |
Description:Please 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.A nice route with a few ups and downs. From Wantage we’ll head out to East Lockinge following the bridleway up through Knights Farm onto the Ridgeway. We’ll then follow Old Street into Bluebell Woods, then looping back round and returning to the Ridgeway via Ilsley Downs and Larkhill. Expect to be back in Wantage for around 08:15pm. Ride distance 14.4 miles/ 23km. |
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| Sunset: 8:15pm Twilight Ends: 8:52pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54728182 | ||
Sat Apr 25th 2026
| 4* Saturday Shortie Ride | 4* | |
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Contact:Joe Spencer - 07772 700893 |
Start Time:7:00 am |
Start Location:Wantage Market Place |
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.. |
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| Sunset: 8:18pm Twilight Ends: 8:56pm | ||
Sat Apr 25th 2026
| New Forest Weekend Day 1 | 3* | |
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Contact:Jo Little - 07900295322 |
Start Time:9:00 am |
Start Location:Lyndhurst |
Description:PLEASE NOTE: THIS RIDE IS NOW FULL. IF YOU WANT TO PUT YOUR NAME ON A WAITING LIST THEN I WILL LET YOU KNOW IF A SPACE OCCURS.This is day 1 of a two day visit to the New Forest. We are making it a weekend away and are staying in Lyndhurst from Friday to Sunday. We usually all meet up Friday evening for a meal at La Pergola, which is close to the ride starting point. It would be possible, however, to travel down early on Saturday and just treat it as a day ride. This year's New Forest ride is nearly identical to last year's, heading us into the more unfamilar territory to the north and west of the forest. As always we're keeping to quieter roads where possible and should see a good range of scenery, including both forest and heathland. We head to the north of Lyndhurst before dropping down near Fordingbridge. Our first cafe stop is at The Pantry Barn, Breamore (23 miles).We then skirt the edge of Ringwood before heading to The Old Farmhouse at Burley (48 miles), after which we take a familiar route back to Lyndhurst, including the ascent of Bolderwood Drive. 60 miles and 856m of climbing. The starting place for both days is the Bolton's Bench car park on the B3056 Lyndhurst to Beaulieu road. When approaching from Lyndhurst village (on the A35 Southampton Road) the B3056 is on the right hand side, opposite the fire station. The car park is immediately on the left. It has a large car park. Lyndhurst has several small hotels, including the Ormonde House Hotel and The Penny Farthing. There are also some B&B's. We have booked The Ormonde House Hotel for when we stay, and can highly recommend it as they are very friendly and helpful, but the area is popular so it would be best to book quickly. I am limiting both days to 12 riders, as any more is too much on these roads and we will split into 2 groups for ease of riding. Please contact me if you would like to put your name down. |
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| Sunset: 8:18pm Twilight Ends: 8:56pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53646155 | ||
Sat Apr 25th 2026
| 2* Blake's Coleshill | 2* | |
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Contact:Stephanie Haddrell - 07756034430 |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
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).Blake's at Coleshill. We will be using Puddleduck Lane. This bridleway has recently been 'resurfaced' by the farmer using rubble. It is however still preferable to dicing with the dangerous potholes down Badbury Hill. |
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| Sunset: 8:18pm Twilight Ends: 8:56pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54664179 | ||
Sun Apr 26th 2026
| New Forest Weekend Day 2 | 3* | |
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Contact:Jo Little - 07900295322 |
Start Time:9:00 am |
Start Location:Lyndhurst |
Description:We follow more familiar roads today, starting again at Bolton's Bench in Lyndhurst. We head towards Bolderwood, ascending it the easier way and then ride along the very scenic Rhinefield Ornamental drive. We go off road for a short while as we skirt Brockenhurst, but the road is slightly sand/gravel and looks fine for road bikes. We then head towards Bucklers Hard for our cafe stop. The Captain's Table has mixed reviews but has proven fine in the past for a coffee and cake stop. Bucklers Hard itself is an old shipbuilding village by the Beaulieu river and is worth a quick explore.It's then only a few miles back to Lyndhurst. 36 miles in total. |
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| Sunset: 8:20pm Twilight Ends: 8:57pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53646348 | ||
Sun Apr 26th 2026
| Off Road Sunday Ride | 2* | |
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Start Time:9:30 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. |
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| Sunset: 8:20pm Twilight Ends: 8:57pm | ||
Tue Apr 28th 2026
| Tuesday Evening 3* Pub Night Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848 |
Start Time:6:15 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:NB THIS IS AN EARLY START TO ENABLE US TO DO A LONGER RIDE EARLY IN THE SEASON. WE WILL LEAVE PROMPTLY AT 6.15. 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.Pub night Grove, Denchworth, Garford, Marcham, Fyfield, Charney Bassett, Goosey Pub night |
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| Sunset: 8:23pm Twilight Ends: 9:01pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45583678 | ||
Tue Apr 28th 2026
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride to West Hanney and Pub Night | 1* | |
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Contact:Carin Tranter - 07771 823301 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:A scenic loop around the Vale to Lyford and West Hanney (11 miles). It is also the first of our monthly summer pub nights with an optional stop at the Fox in Denchworth towards the end of the ride. It can get cold in the lanes on April evenings, so please wrap up; gloves recommended. Lights required if cycling home later from the Fox.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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| Sunset: 8:23pm Twilight Ends: 9:01pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27469877 | ||
Tue Apr 28th 2026
| Tuesday Evening 2* Pub Night Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:John Tranter - 07836 238350 |
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)Lyford, Hinton Waldrist Pub night |
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| Sunset: 8:23pm Twilight Ends: 9:01pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29754434 | ||
Tue Apr 28th 2026
| Tuesday Evening 4* Pub Ride | 4* | |
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Contact:Joe Spencer - 07772 700893 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
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). Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride.Pub Night! |
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| Sunset: 8:23pm Twilight Ends: 9:01pm | ||
Thu Apr 30th 2026
| Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* | |
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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). |
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| Sunset: 8:27pm Twilight Ends: 9:05pm | ||
Thu Apr 30th 2026
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Roger Postbeschild - 07554 664120 |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
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). |
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| Sunset: 8:27pm Twilight Ends: 9:05pm | ||
Thu Apr 30th 2026
| Off Road Thursday Evening Ride | 2* | |
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Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Ridgeway Cycles |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 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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| Sunset: 8:27pm Twilight Ends: 9:05pm | ||
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