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Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Contact:Stephanie Haddrell - 07756034430 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
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)Hackpen, Sparsholt. Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Sunset: 8:16pm Twilight Ends: 8:53pm | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34657569 |
Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Contact:Jo Little - 07900295322 |
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 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph).Seven Barrows, shorter route Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Sunset: 8:16pm Twilight Ends: 8:53pm | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31836142 |
Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride | 3* |
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Contact:Robin Tucker - 07901 622622 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Wantage Market Place |
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.Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Sunset: 8:16pm Twilight Ends: 8:53pm |
Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* |
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Contact:Diana Whidborne - 07787 292289 |
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).A ride through the Letcombes stopping at the Cantorist Cafe for coffee |
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Sunset: 8:19pm Twilight Ends: 8:56pm |
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: 8:19pm Twilight Ends: 8:56pm |
2* Saturday Half Day Ride | 2* |
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Contact:John Tranter - 07836 238350 |
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).Heading south for a slightly hillier ride than normal, but well worth it for the lovely scenery (and the cakes). Over Hackpen Hill to Lambourn, then along the valley road to East Garston for a well earned stop at Priscilla's cafe. Then via Great Shefford to the gentle climb across towards Farnborough before we enjoy the big descent down Chain Hill. 28 miles / 45km |
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Sunset: 8:23pm Twilight Ends: 9:00pm | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46198370 |
Off Road Sunday Ride | 2* |
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Contact:Karen Townsin - 07768066413 |
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. We are keen to welcome new riders of all abilities.A ride out to the Ridgeway via The Icknield Greenway and Chilton, looping back via Scutchamer to our start point. 37 km/ 22 miles. The tracks are wide and easy, and on Monday 22nd were in good condition. This ride would suit cyclists keen to get out and try some off-road trails with no technical difficulties. However, the distance and the fact that the ride is almost all off-road, means that it may not be suitable for those who are completely new to cycling. I will be riding a mountain bike, but depending on the weather this week, it could also be ridden on a gravel bike. We could finish with coffee in Wantage, though it might be an idea to bring a small snack for part way through the ride. |
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Sunset: 8:24pm Twilight Ends: 9:02pm | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46328443 |
Tuesday Evening 1* Rides Restart & Pub Night | 1* |
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Contact:Steve Swanton - 07857 527990 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:For our first Evening 1* ride of the season, a loop around the Vale to Lyford and West Hanney (11 miles). It is also the first of our monthlysummer pub nights and there will be optional stop at the Fox in Denchworth towards the end of the ride.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. Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Sunset: 8:28pm Twilight Ends: 9:06pm | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27469877 |
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)Lyford, Hinton Waldrist Pub night Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Sunset: 8:28pm Twilight Ends: 9:06pm | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29754434 |
Tuesday Evening 3* Pub Ride | 3* |
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Contact:Jan McCabe - 07818 041362 |
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 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph).Grove, Denchworth, Garford, Marcham, Fyfield, Charney Bassett, Goosey Pub night Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Sunset: 8:28pm Twilight Ends: 9:06pm | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45583678 |
Off Road Tuesday Evening Pub Ride | 3* |
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Contact:Robin Tucker - 07901 622622 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Wantage Market Place |
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.Pub night Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Sunset: 8:28pm Twilight Ends: 9:06pm |
Oxford Special May Day ride | 3* |
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Contact:John Tranter - 07836 238350 |
Start Time:5:30 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:This year May Day falls on a Wednesday, but this doesn't stop the ancient Oxford tradition of the choir singing at sunrise from the tower of Magdalen College. So I am repeating our now traditional slightly bonkers May Day sunrise ride to Oxford and back, hoping that some may still be able to join a midweek version. The bad news is - it starts at 5.30. The good news is this means we can catch the wonderful early morning light on the river and the ancient buildings of Oxford, as well as hopefully getting at least some sense of the occasion. I can't guarantee that we will be able to get anywhere near the Magdalen tower - I suspect the whole city will be going crazy - but it should be an adventure!We head out to Fyfield, under the Tubney tunnel and across to Sunningwell before joining the river by Kennington for a lovely route into town past the College boathouses with views across Christ Church Meadow. Then we will take a look at some of the best buildings Oxford has to offer (including my own St Cross College) before heading out of town along the Oxford Canal to Wolvercote for a big loop around Port Meadow. Finally we conquer Cumnor Hill and head for home. It is just over 40 miles and my plan is to be back in Grove by around 9.30-10. Costa in Grove will be open for post-ride refreshments and facilities. Please let me know in advance if you are joining the ride. |
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Sunset: 8:29pm Twilight Ends: 9:08pm | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45956142 |
Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* |
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Contact:Lorna Swanton - 07766 757801 |
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: 8:31pm Twilight Ends: 9:09pm |
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: 8:31pm Twilight Ends: 9:09pm |
3* Saturday Half Day Ride | 3* |
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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 (60-70km / 38-45 miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). |
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Sunset: 8:34pm Twilight Ends: 9:13pm |
3* Bank Holiday Special | 3* |
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Contact:Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848 |
Start Time:9:30 am |
Start Location:Cumnor Hill |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 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.Making the most of the bank holiday for an awayday ride. We will meet at the top of Cumnor Hill (exact parking details to be provided when you sign up) and explore towards Chipping Norton. Aiming for about 80k. Route to be posted shortly |
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Sunset: 8:37pm Twilight Ends: 9:17pm |
Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Contact:Carin Tranter - 07771 823301 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:Charney Bassett and Lyford via Ock Bridge (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. Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Sunset: 8:39pm Twilight Ends: 9:19pm | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42176180 |
Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Contact: |
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)Garford Marcham Hanney Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Sunset: 8:39pm Twilight Ends: 9:19pm | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39317206 |
Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Contact:Katherine Boyce - 07817 727563 |
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 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph).Court Hill, Leckhampstead, Peasemore, Liley, Chainhill Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Sunset: 8:39pm Twilight Ends: 9:19pm | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20878022 |
Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride | 3* |
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Contact:Robin Tucker - 07901 622622 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Wantage Market Place |
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.Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Sunset: 8:39pm Twilight Ends: 9:19pm |
Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* |
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Contact:Susie Turnbull - 07710 274653 |
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).We will head out via Ardington, Ginge and to the Harwell campus for coffee at The Lightbox cafe. |
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Sunset: 8:42pm Twilight Ends: 9:22pm |
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: 8:42pm Twilight Ends: 9:22pm |
3* New Forest Weekend | 3* |
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Contact:Jo Little - 07900295322 |
Start Time:9:00 am |
Start Location:Lyndhurst |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Riding pace of 12-14mph. There will be hills.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. The ride starts in Lyndhurst and visits Lepe and Beaulieau then skirts past Brockenhurst and along the ornamental drives then loops back round past Cadnum to Lyndhurst. The ride covers a good variety of the beautiful New Forest countryside. Please note the New Forest is not flat! Although there are no really steep hills, there will be continuous climbing throughout the day. We will have a cafe stop in Beaulieu at The Old Bakehouse Tea Rooms and then a lunch stop at The Royal Oak in Fritham. We can then all meet up for an evening meal in Lyndhurst at La Pergola, an Italian restaurant near the starting place, which we will book beforehand. 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. La Pergola is on the A35 just a bit further on, on the left hand side. 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 in May, 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 will split into 2 groups for ease of riding. Please contact me if you would like to put your name down. I have set up a Whatsapp group to help co-ordinate everything . I have contact details for nearly everyone but please could you ensure you have downloaded Whatsapp onto your phone. |
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Sunset: 8:45pm Twilight Ends: 9:26pm | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38322517" |
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: 8:45pm Twilight Ends: 9:26pm |
3* New Forest Weekend | 3* |
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Contact:Jo Little - 07900295322 |
Start Time:9:00 am |
Start Location:Lyndhurst |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leaderDay 2 of the New Forest weekend. Once we have breakfasted we will meet up for a half day ride, again starting at Bolton's Bench car park in Lyndhurst. This time we'll approach Beaulieu from a different direction and then are changing last year's route by heading a bit further south before a long loop towards the cafe stop at Burley. We then follow the same route as last year with another chance to climb the Bolderwood Ornamental drive before then returning to Lyndhurst. The ride should finish about 12.30pm, allowing plenty of time to return home before the rush hour (hopefully!). Today's ride is lumpier than yesterdays - again the Bolderwood climb is the biggest one but it is a fairly constant up and down for much of the ride. 38 miles |
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Sunset: 8:47pm Twilight Ends: 9:28pm | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45600280 |
Off Road Sunday Ride | 2* |
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Contact:Roger Postbeschild - 07554 664120 |
Start Time:9:30 am |
Start Location:WMP |
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. Route to follow! |
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Sunset: 8:47pm Twilight Ends: 9:28pm |
Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Contact:Michael Tayler - 0778 7303341 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:A variant of our classic Betterton loop via Kingsgrove (11 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. Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Sunset: 8:50pm Twilight Ends: 9:31pm | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42176249 |
Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Contact: |
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)Goosey Baulking Shellingford Stanford Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Sunset: 8:50pm Twilight Ends: 9:31pm | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/59934077 |
Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Contact:Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848 |
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 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph).Compton Beauchamps: Out Goosey, Uffington, back Longcot and Park Lane Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Sunset: 8:50pm Twilight Ends: 9:31pm | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42257737 |
Off Road Tuesday Evening Ride | 3* |
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Contact:Robin Tucker - 07901 622622 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Wantage Market Place |
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.Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time. |
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Sunset: 8:50pm Twilight Ends: 9:31pm |
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: 8:53pm Twilight Ends: 9:35pm |
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: 8:53pm Twilight Ends: 9:35pm |
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