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Thu Sep 1st 2022
Thursday Family Ride 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Steve Swanton - 07857 527990
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
We'll be running a weekly series of family-friendly social rides on Thursday mornings over the Summer holidays. Designed for young riders with a parent/guardian, we'll cover 15-24km (9-15 miles) at a riding pace of 13-16km (8-10 miles) per hour following quiet country lanes and the occasional easy off-road track. We'll stop regularly to catch our breath, to take in the views and anything that takes our interest along the way. There will be experienced riders on hand to guide, assist and encourage. Please book your places by texting the ride leader no earlier than the Friday before.
Sunset: 7:53pm   Twilight Ends: 8:27pm

Thu Sep 1st 2022
Daytime Thursday 1* ride 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Diana Whidborne - 07787 292289
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Easy sociable rides from 16km-24km (10-15 miles) at a pace of 13-16km (8-10 miles) per hour usually with a cafe stop. Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed.

As a courtesy to the ride leader, please book your place by texting them (incl. your name), no earlier than the Friday before.
Sunset: 7:53pm   Twilight Ends: 8:27pm

Thu Sep 1st 2022
Daytime 2* Thursday Ride 2* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Sociable rides of 24km - 40km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18km - 20km (11-13 miles) per hour, usually with a café stop. During school holidays there will be shorter family rides of 16km - 24km (10-15 miles) at a slower pace. Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed.
Sunset: 7:53pm   Twilight Ends: 8:27pm

Fri Sep 2nd 2022
France Battlefield Tour 3* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Richard Pethybridge - 07789 228361
Start Time:
7:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Details to follow.
Sunset: 7:50pm   Twilight Ends: 8:25pm

Sat Sep 3rd 2022
3* Saturday Half Day Ride 3* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
1:00 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Half day ride (60-70km / 38-45 miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Likely to visit distant destinations. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely.
Sunset: 7:48pm   Twilight Ends: 8:23pm

Tue Sep 6th 2022
Tuesday Evening 1* Ride 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Steve Swanton - 07857 527990
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
This is a pre-bookable ride. Please book your place by texting the ride leader no sooner than the Wednesday before the ride (don't forget to include your name).
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 at a gentle pace of 8-10 mph, 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: 7:41pm   Twilight Ends: 8:16pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29341976

Tue Sep 6th 2022
Tuesday Evening 2* Ride 2* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. A 21 m ride out to to Longworth via stanford and Pusey returning via Kingston Bagpuize and Lyford.

Sunset: 7:41pm   Twilight Ends: 8:16pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31860825

Tue Sep 6th 2022
Tuesday Evening Off Road Ride 2* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Robin Tucker - 07901 622622
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
WMP
Description:
Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 15 miles. Knobbly tyres and good lights required. We are keen to welcome new riders and have spare lights available to borrow if you let me know. Dark, cold and wet - we'll ride in any two. But please let me know if you are coming so I can tell you if I decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
Sunset: 7:41pm   Twilight Ends: 8:16pm

Tue Sep 6th 2022
Tuesday Evening 3* Ride 3* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly.

A trip up White Horse Hill to mark the end of the season

Please bring lights as evenings are getting darker

Sunset: 7:41pm   Twilight Ends: 8:16pm
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40386539

Sat Sep 17th 2022
Monthly Saturday 1* Ride 1* Add to Calendar
Contact:
Start Time:
2:00 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Our regular family and social afternoon rides on the third Saturday of the month covering 16-32km (10-20 miles), usually with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Occasional short or gentle climbs. As a courtesy to the ride leader, please book your place by texting them (with name), no earlier than the Sunday before.
Sunset: 7:16pm   Twilight Ends: 7:50pm

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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