Current Rides & Events
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Sat Aug 2nd 2025
| 3* Saturday Half Day Ride | 3* |  |
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Contact:Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848 |
Start Time:9:00 am |
Start Location:Beacon Car Park |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Half day ride (60-70km / 38-45 miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph).Heading out along the springline before heading over Foxhill to Aldbourne and Ramsbury. Stop at Cafe Bella in Ramsbury before heading home via Lamborne and the Letcombes. |
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| Sunset: 8:52pm Twilight Ends: 9:33pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51372827 | ||
Tue Aug 5th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* | |
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Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:A scenic loop of the Vale via West Hanney and Charney Bassett. We'll be using the easy tracks over the railway and past the grain store to West Hanney (12 miles).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: 8:47pm Twilight Ends: 9:27pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42207362 | ||
Tue Aug 5th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* | |
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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)Fyfield loop via Marcham |
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| Sunset: 8:47pm Twilight Ends: 9:27pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38723768 | ||
Tue Aug 5th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* | |
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Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:The Ride Leaders work hard to organise the rides and it helps them greatly to know numbers at least a day in advance. Whilst there may be rare occasions where this may not be practical, please do everything you can to let the Ride Leader know if you are joining a ride at least 24 hours before.Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride. 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Upton via Steventon, Harwell back via Chilton and the Hendreds |
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| Sunset: 8:47pm Twilight Ends: 9:27pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42156130 | ||
Thu Aug 7th 2025
| Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* | |
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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: 8:44pm Twilight Ends: 9:23pm | ||
Thu Aug 7th 2025
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* | |
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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: 8:44pm Twilight Ends: 9:23pm | ||
Sat Aug 9th 2025
| 2* Saturday Half Day Ride | 2* | |
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Start Time:9:30 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). |
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| Sunset: 8:40pm Twilight Ends: 9:19pm | ||
Sun Aug 10th 2025
| 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: 8:38pm Twilight Ends: 9:16pm | ||
Tue Aug 12th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* | |
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Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:This evening we'll explore some of the back routes in Wantage before continuing to Lockinge and Betterton, returning to Grove via Lains barn (12 miles). Lights recommended as the evenings are drawing in.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: 8:34pm Twilight Ends: 9:12pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28328245 | ||
Tue Aug 12th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* | |
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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)Letcombes Childrey Charney |
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| Sunset: 8:34pm Twilight Ends: 9:12pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35406034 | ||
Tue Aug 12th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:The Ride Leaders work hard to organise the rides and it helps them greatly to know numbers at least a day in advance. Whilst there may be rare occasions where this may not be practical, please do everything you can to let the Ride Leader know if you are joining a ride at least 24 hours before.Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride. 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). White Horse Hill via Uffington |
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| Sunset: 8:34pm Twilight Ends: 9:12pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42257848 | ||
Thu Aug 14th 2025
| Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* | |
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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: 8:30pm Twilight Ends: 9:08pm | ||
Thu Aug 14th 2025
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* | |
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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. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). |
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| Sunset: 8:30pm Twilight Ends: 9:08pm | ||
Sat Aug 16th 2025
| 1* Saturday Half Day Ride | 1* | |
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Contact:Steve Boreham - 07946 744618 |
Start Time:2:00 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
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. |
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| Sunset: 8:26pm Twilight Ends: 9:04pm | ||
Sun Aug 17th 2025
| Regular Wantage Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Jan McCabe - 07818 041362 |
Start Time:9:30 am |
Start Location:Wantage Market Place |
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. |
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| Sunset: 8:24pm Twilight Ends: 9:01pm | ||
Tue Aug 19th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* | |
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Contact:Susan Holdroyd - 07751678095 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:A longer ride to Southmoor out via Lyford returning via Charney Bassett (14 miles).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: 8:20pm Twilight Ends: 8:57pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45788483 | ||
Tue Aug 19th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* | |
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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)Scutchamers Knob |
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| Sunset: 8:20pm Twilight Ends: 8:57pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38687591 | ||
Tue Aug 19th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* | |
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Contact: |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:The Ride Leaders work hard to organise the rides and it helps them greatly to know numbers at least a day in advance. Whilst there may be rare occasions where this may not be practical, please do everything you can to let the Ride Leader know if you are joining a ride at least 24 hours before.Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride. 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). |
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| Sunset: 8:20pm Twilight Ends: 8:57pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31945844 | ||
Thu Aug 21st 2025
| 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: 8:16pm Twilight Ends: 8:52pm | ||
Thu Aug 21st 2025
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* | |
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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. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). |
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| Sunset: 8:16pm Twilight Ends: 8:52pm | ||
Sat Aug 23rd 2025
| 2* Saturday Half Day Ride | 2* | |
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Contact: |
Start Time:9:30 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). |
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| Sunset: 8:12pm Twilight Ends: 8:48pm | ||
Sun Aug 24th 2025
| Off Road Sunday Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Eddie Little - 07512 645320 |
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: 8:10pm Twilight Ends: 8:45pm | ||
Tue Aug 26th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride & Pub Night | 1* | |
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Contact: |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:Out to Childrey via Stockham and East Challow, returning via Goosey (12 miles). There will be optional stop at the Fox in Denchworth towards the end of the ride. Lights required as the evenings are drawing in and if stopping at the pub for a drink or a meal.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: 8:05pm Twilight Ends: 8:41pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49664532 | ||
Tue Aug 26th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 2* Pub Ride | 2* | |
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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)Childrey via Kingstone Lisle Pub Night! |
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| Sunset: 8:05pm Twilight Ends: 8:41pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34549298 | ||
Tue Aug 26th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* Pub Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Jan McCabe - 07818 041362 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:The Ride Leaders work hard to organise the rides and it helps them greatly to know numbers at least a day in advance. Whilst there may be rare occasions where this may not be practical, please do everything you can to let the Ride Leader know if you are joining a ride at least 24 hours before.Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time for the ride leaders briefing and a prompt start to the ride. 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Denchworth, Lyford, Kingston Bagpuize, Pusey, Stanford in the Vale. Pub Night! |
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| Sunset: 8:05pm Twilight Ends: 8:41pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31945881 | ||
Thu Aug 28th 2025
| 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: 8:01pm Twilight Ends: 8:36pm | ||
Thu Aug 28th 2025
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* | |
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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. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). |
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| Sunset: 8:01pm Twilight Ends: 8:36pm | ||
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- 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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