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Tue Jul 1st 2025
Tuesday Evening 1* Ride 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Steve Boreham - 07946 744618
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
Old Mill Hall
Description:
Sparsholt (13 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.

Sunset: 9:26pm   Twilight Ends: 10:14pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49664409

Tue Jul 1st 2025
Tuesday Evening 2* Ride 2* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Des Higgs - 07798 941250
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)

Faringdon via Fernham

Sunset: 9:26pm   Twilight Ends: 10:14pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/49069762

Tue Jul 1st 2025
Tuesday Evening 3* Ride 3* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Jan McCabe - 07818 041362
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).

Didcot cycleways via Harwell, back via Sutton Courtney, Steventon and the Hanneys

Sunset: 9:26pm   Twilight Ends: 10:14pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42156106

Thu Jul 3rd 2025
Daytime 1* Thursday Ride 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Steve Swanton - 07857 527990
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph).  Please let me know if you plan to come.
Sunset: 9:26pm   Twilight Ends: 10:12pm

Thu Jul 3rd 2025
Daytime 2* Thursday Ride 2* 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. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). 
PLEASE NOTE: This ride currently has no ride leader . Please check nearer the time as it may have to be cancelled.
Sunset: 9:26pm   Twilight Ends: 10:12pm

Sat Jul 5th 2025
3* Saturday Half Day Ride - Ox Shed Cafe. 3* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Eddie Little - 07512 645320
Start Time:
9:00 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).

This ride is at the top end for a half day ride 46 miles. So, we will be starting the ride at 09:00am. It’s an area we rarely explore with some beautiful scenery and no major climbing involved. Leaving Grove we’ll pass through the Hanney’s,
Sutton Courtenay, Wittenham’s, Morteton’s. Refreshment stop at the Ox Shed Cafe, Chosley. We are expected with a table reserved for 10 riders. The second part of the ride will take us through the Aston’s, Hagbourne’s, along the disused railway line which is part of the national cycle route 544, this takes us out to Upton. We’ll then head back to Grove via Chilton, Harwell Campus, Ginge and Lockinge. Expect to be back in Grove for 01:30pm. Ride distance 46mi/74km.

Sunset: 9:25pm   Twilight Ends: 10:11pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51036164

Sun Jul 6th 2025
The Betjeman Ride 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
John Tranter - 07836 238350
Start Time:
2:00 pm
Start Location:
Betjeman Millennium Park, Wantage, OX12 9AB
Description:
In partnership with Wantage Town Council and the Trustees of the Betjeman Millennium Park in Wantage, this is a gentle beginners ride from the Park to Uffington, where John Betjeman lived during the 1930's. The ride is particularly suitable to invite friends and family to try out.

We leave the Park and cut across to Grove, then Denchworth, Goosey and Baulking to the parish church in Uffington, where delicious tea and cakes await. The average speed will be a very leisurely 10mph.

There are two options:
- 10 mile ride to Uffington Church for drinks and cakes. Get yourself collected from there.
- 20 mile ride to Uffington Church for drinks and cakes and then back to Wantage.

NB: in previous years we have found that the majority of riders manage the 20 mile route fine even if they have not done a long ride before.

Sunset: 9:24pm   Twilight Ends: 10:10pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51308321

Tue Jul 8th 2025
Tuesday Evening 1* Ride 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
Old Mill Hall
Description:
Kingston Bagpuize, at 16 miles our longest 1* evening ride of the season taking advantage of long midsummer days. Out via the Hanney Lane track over the railway to West Hanney then on to Fyfield Wick. There's a nice gentle descent from Southmoor before we return via Charney Bassett.

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.

Sunset: 9:23pm   Twilight Ends: 10:09pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49656073

Tue Jul 8th 2025
Tuesday Evening 2* Ride 2* Add to Calendar
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)

Letcombes Hackpen and Kingstone Lisle

Sunset: 9:23pm   Twilight Ends: 10:09pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/39459951

Tue Jul 8th 2025
Tuesday Evening 3* Ride 3* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Katherine Boyce - 07817 727563
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).

Chainhill, Liley, Peasemore, Leckhampstead, Court Hill

Sunset: 9:23pm   Twilight Ends: 10:09pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45583829

Thu Jul 10th 2025
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: 9:21pm   Twilight Ends: 10:07pm

Thu Jul 10th 2025
Daytime 2* Thursday Ride 2* 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. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). 
Sunset: 9:21pm   Twilight Ends: 10:07pm

Sat Jul 12th 2025
2* Saturday Half Day Ride 2* Add to Calendar
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).
Sunset: 9:20pm   Twilight Ends: 10:05pm

Sun Jul 13th 2025
Brunch Ride 3* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848
Start Time:
7:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Back by popular demand, (probably more to do with the quality of the food stop than the ride!).
This is the repeat of a ride that I have lead for the last two years. Early start to avoid the traffic with Brunch at the top of the only significant climb on route in Cumnor at 55km - https://www.bearandraggedstaff.com/
Table provisionally booked but please try and give me an indication if you are coming by 09/07 so I can firm up numbers.

Sunset: 9:19pm   Twilight Ends: 10:04pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39958172

Sun Jul 13th 2025
Off Road Sunday Ride 2* Add to Calendar
Contact:
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.
Sunset: 9:19pm   Twilight Ends: 10:04pm

Tue Jul 15th 2025
Tuesday Evening 1* Ride 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
Old Mill Hall
Description:
A hillier ride out to Ginge using the new cycle track around the Kingsgrove estate to West Lockinge. We will then follow the Icknield Greenway through Ardington to Ginge. Return to Grove via East Lockinge and Lains Barn completing a figure of eight (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.

Sunset: 9:17pm   Twilight Ends: 10:01pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49656048

Tue Jul 15th 2025
Tuesday Evening 2* Ride 2* Add to Calendar
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)

Uffington via Letcombes and Hackpen

Sunset: 9:17pm   Twilight Ends: 10:01pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/46270096

Tue Jul 15th 2025
Tuesday Evening 3* Ride 3* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Jan McCabe - 07818 041362
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).

Blowingstone Hill, Seven Barrows, return via Hackpen and the Letcombes

Sunset: 9:17pm   Twilight Ends: 10:01pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31945240

Thu Jul 17th 2025
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: 9:15pm   Twilight Ends: 9:59pm

Thu Jul 17th 2025
Daytime 2* Thursday Ride 2* 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. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). 
Sunset: 9:15pm   Twilight Ends: 9:59pm

Sat Jul 19th 2025
1* Saturday Half Day Ride - Home from Home Across the Downs 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Nick Portsmouth - 07585 043121
Start Time:
2:00 pm
Start Location:
Grubbs Wood Cottage, RG20 7HL
Description:
A slightly hillier than usual 1* ride which gives riders a chance to visit villages South of the Ridgeway. It'll be taken at a leisurely pace with no rush and plenty of time to take in our wonderful surroundings.
The ride starts and finishes at a member's house, where the owner has kindly offered to provide the post-ride refreshments.
The start and finish of the ride are on a non-tarmacked road and it'll follow a clockwise route visiting the villages of Brightwalton, Farnborough and Peasmore with a short detour to see a CTC-winged wheel. A total distance of about 17 miles.

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: 9:12pm   Twilight Ends: 9:56pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51338689

Sun Jul 20th 2025
Regular Wantage Ride 3* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Jo Little - 07900295322
Start Time:
9:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
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.

A ride out to one of my favourite cafes at Coln St Aldwyn (28 miles) via Shrivenham and then onto Aston Pottery for a second stop (52 miles) before returning to Grove.
Please note the 9am start as the cafe closes at 12pm
64 miles

Sunset: 9:11pm   Twilight Ends: 9:55pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51419183

Tue Jul 22nd 2025
Tuesday Evening 1* Ride 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
Old Mill Hall
Description:
Loopy Tuesday - a figure of 8 loop around the Vale (13 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.

Sunset: 9:09pm   Twilight Ends: 9:52pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42209996

Tue Jul 22nd 2025
Tuesday Evening 2* Ride 2* Add to Calendar
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)

Hinton Waldrist, Hatford, Stanford

Sunset: 9:09pm   Twilight Ends: 9:52pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31381542

Tue Jul 22nd 2025
Tuesday Evening 3* 3* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848
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).

Chain Hill, West Ilsley, Liley, Court Hill, Challow

Sunset: 9:09pm   Twilight Ends: 9:52pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23018531

Thu Jul 24th 2025
Daytime 1* Thursday Ride 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Susan Holdroyd - 07751678095
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: 9:06pm   Twilight Ends: 9:48pm

Thu Jul 24th 2025
Daytime 2* Thursday Ride 2* 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. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). 
Sunset: 9:06pm   Twilight Ends: 9:48pm

Sat Jul 26th 2025
2* Saturday Half Day Ride 2* Add to Calendar
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).
Sunset: 9:03pm   Twilight Ends: 9:45pm

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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