Current Rides & Events
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Thu Jun 19th 2025
| Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* |  |
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Contact:John Stamp - [javascript protected email address] |
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).On this occassion no need to contact ride leader as his mobile phone isn't working. A 15.5ml ride out to Kingston Isle returning via Goosey. A couple of miles on unpaved track; Berkshire Canal tow path to East Challow & the track linking East Challow to Childrey. Early coffee stop @ Canorists. Expect good views. |
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| Sunset: 9:26pm Twilight Ends: 10:14pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51296350 | ||
Thu Jun 19th 2025
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Richard Kidd - 07889 644527 |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:IMPORTANT NOTICE HOT WEATHERPlease make sure you bring plenty of fluids with you. I went out today and it took at least 2 litres extra to feel normal afterwards. Take as much as you can please. A gentle ride through the Vale to Bloomfields Cafe in Shrivenham. 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: 9:26pm Twilight Ends: 10:14pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51276653 | ||
Sat Jun 21st 2025
| 1* Saturday Half Day Ride Special! | 1* | |
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Contact:Steve Swanton - 07857 527990 |
Start Time:2:00 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Amazingly, this ride is the 10,000th posting recorded on our website (club ride, event, blog, etc) since 1999! Something special is required to mark this extraordinary milestone. Further details to come....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: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:15pm | ||
Sun Jun 22nd 2025
| RIDE CANCELLED - Summer Solstice Ride | 3* | |
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Start Time:4:15 am |
Start Location:Wantage Market Place |
Description:RIDE CANCELLED - No ride leader available - Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. This is a strenuous and hilly but rewarding all-day touring ride starting with watching the sun rise from the Ridgeway, 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: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:15pm | ||
Tue Jun 24th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride & Pub Night | 1* | |
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Contact:Carin Tranter - 07771 823301 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:A slightly longer ride out to Stanford-in-the-Vale via Charney Bassett returning along Park Lane (14 miles). 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. |
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| Sunset: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:15pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29341988 | ||
Tue Jun 24th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 2* Pub Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Stephanie Haddrell - 07756034430 |
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)Hackpen and 7 Barrows Pub Night! |
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| Sunset: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:15pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/59343471 | ||
Tue Jun 24th 2025
| Tuesday Evening 3* Pub Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Chris Bailey - 07789606500 |
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 at least 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). Faringdon via Fernham, return via Hatfield Pub Night! |
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| Sunset: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:15pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31836268 | ||
Thu Jun 26th 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).PLEASE NOTE: There is currently no ride leader for this ride. Please check on the website nearer the date as the ride might have to be cancelled. |
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| Sunset: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:15pm | ||
Thu Jun 26th 2025
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Richard Kidd - 07889 644527 |
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: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:15pm | ||
Sat Jun 28th 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).PLEASE NOTE: There is currently no ride leader available for this ride. Please check on the website nearer the time as the ride may have to be cancelled. |
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| Sunset: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:15pm | ||
Sun Jun 29th 2025
| Oxfordshire Tri-Vets and Annual Century Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Robin Tucker - [javascript protected email address] |
Start Time:8:00 am |
Start Location:Islip Village Hall, OX5 2TA |
Description:Our Triennial Veterans' Century Ride (Tri-Vets) returns in 2025! The Tri-vets is a 97-year old tradition for cyclists over 50 to complete a 100-mile ride in 12 hours.As last time, we will combine this with our Annual Century Ride, so all Cycling UK Members are welcome. We’ll start formal bookings later, but please email me to go on the early booking list. Our current plan is to follow the pattern of the last few Tri-vets and start in Islip, with stops at Bodicote Garden Centre, Charlbury (ex-Ramsden) Garden Centre and Stanford-in-the-Vale. This will be a led ride with 3 groups of up to 12 riders. Cycling UK Members only on this ride. If there is sufficient demand we may operate a waiting list. |
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| Sunset: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:14pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40112543 | ||
Sun Jun 29th 2025
| Summer Off Road Ride - Style Acre Cafe. | 2* | |
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Contact:Eddie Little - 07512 645320 |
Start Time:9:00 am |
Start Location:Lord Nelson, Charlton Road, Wantage. |
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.From the Nelson we’ll head towards the Ridgeway via Lockinge & Knight’s Farm. Once on the Ridgeway we’ll cover a short distance before exiting & following the bridleways along Old Street, Bluebell woods, Catmore, Beedon, skirting the edge of East Ilsley, then heading out along some restricted byways to Blewbury where we’ll stop at Style Acer Cafe for our refreshments. The second part of the ride follows some quiet lanes through the back of Blewbury & East Hagbourne. We’ll then pick up the national cycle route 544 taking us out along the old disused railway line to Upton & along the Icknield Way to Wantage. Expect to be back in Wantage for 01:30pm. Ride Distance 28.08miles/45km. This route is suitable for gravel bikes. |
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| Sunset: 9:27pm Twilight Ends: 10:14pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51282505 | ||
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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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