Current Rides & Events
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Sat Sep 12th 2026
| 3* Isle of Wight Special | 3* |  |
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Contact:Katherine Boyce - 07817 727563 |
Start Time:8:00 am |
Start Location:Lymington Ferry Port |
Description:IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON COMING ON THIS RIDE PLEASE MAKE SURE THE RIDE LEADER HAS YOUR CONTACT DETAILS AS THE WEATHER FORECAST IS CURRENTLY AMBIGUOUS AND IT MAY NEED TO BE POSTPONEDWe are going to rerun the excellent route Sharon gave us last year. We’ll catch the 08.00 ferry from Lymington which gets us to Yarmouth by 08.40. Please be there by 7.25am at the latest. Parking is £11.50 and is done by phone or app. Please book your own return ticket - £28.20 or £22.90 if you are over 60. Wightlink.co.uk website insists you also book a return time - so please opt for 18.05. As with last year we are going to deviate from the official "round the island route" to cut out the north east corner (which over recent years has become a bit of a rat run) and the chain ferry (which can be a bit of a bother). Instead we will take some dedicated cycle paths to cut across the centre of the island. Last year we had no problems as they are mostly tarmac and fine for road bikes. The new route adds c10k in distance but is c150m less climbing so should equal out. Due to the availability of cafes we will have a relatively early coffee stop at Koffie in Niton (30k) . Lunch will be at the Pedallers Cafe (where we lunched in 2024 and 2025) at 72k. If we are making good time there is the option of ice cream in Cowes (90k). This is a full days riding with plenty of hills. Perfect for the end of the summer season, please let me know if you are planning to come as numbers are limited. |
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| Sunset: 7:28pm Twilight Ends: 8:01pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56865988 | ||
Sat Sep 12th 2026
| Ride and Stride for Historic Churches 2026 (2* with 1* option) | 2* | |
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Contact:Steve Swanton - 07857 527990 |
Start Time:9:45 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Note the 9:45 start, although riders are welcome to join us along the way.The second Saturday in September sees the annual Ride and Stride event in aid of the Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust (further details at: https://ohct.org.uk/ride-stride/ ). The idea is to either stride or ride (awheel or ahoof) to visit as many Oxfordshire churches as you like during the day. Many churches will be open between 10am and 6pm (thanks to the generosity of many volunteers). Discovering historic gems, often in hidden corners of local villages, away from the beaten track, is one of the great charms of this event. We have supported Ride and Stride with a club ride most years since 2018; it makes for an interesting, sociable ride and a great day out. The intention is for an all-day ride at leisurely 2* pace (17-20km/h or 11-13mph) covering around 40 miles with not too many hills and (obviously) a lot of stops. Some will be brief and some longer depending on particular points of interest and, where churches are open, the chance to look around and the temptation of refreshments. In recent years we've been north to Witney (2021), stayed around Wantage (2022), ridden northwest to Faringdon (2023) and eastwards to Didcot (2024). So this year, we will head westwards through the springline villages in a figure of eight loop to Shrivenham and Ashbury, returning through the Vale via Uffington- see provisional route below. This would enable us to visit up to 19 churches if we manage the whole route. But we won't be in a rush and there are lots of short-cut options depending how the time goes... We will stop for a café or pub lunch along the way, probably in Shrivenham. It's not compulsory to do the whole ride and we can advise on routes home. A shorter 21-mile route option to Kingston Lisle and Uffington visiting up to 12 churches can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56894436 . This route avoids the climbs around the Letcombes by taking the canal path from East to West Challow and would be suitable for 1* riders. For those who fancy the whole day, we'll expect to be back in Grove between 6 and 7pm - but lights recommended. Participants are encouraged to seek sponsorship or make a donation. This is split between the OHCT and a participating church you can nominate. Lorna and I have set up a donation page through Goodhub supporting St John's parish church in Grove: https://www.goodhub.com/go/ohct-lorna-and-steve-ride-stride-2026 . Please contact me for more information and/or please let me know if you’d like to come for all or part of the ride. Guest riders will be very welcome. It's an interesting and fun day out and a very social day awheel. Do join us for some or all of the day. |
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| Sunset: 7:28pm Twilight Ends: 8:01pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56509801 | ||
Tue Sep 15th 2026
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Jo Little - 07900295322 |
Start Time:6:00 pm |
Start Location:The Beacon, Wantage |
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).Reversing a route to see how it rides. Long for the time of year, but flat, so should be fast. LIGHTS ESSENTIAL |
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| Sunset: 7:21pm Twilight Ends: 7:54pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57006240 | ||
Tue Sep 15th 2026
| Tuesday Evening 4* Ride | 4* | |
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Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:WMP |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1-1.5 hours at a riding pace of 25-32 km/h (16 - 20 mph). |
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| Sunset: 7:21pm Twilight Ends: 7:54pm | ||
Thu Sep 17th 2026
| Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* | |
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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). |
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| Sunset: 7:16pm Twilight Ends: 7:49pm | ||
Thu Sep 17th 2026
| 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: 7:16pm Twilight Ends: 7:49pm | ||
Thu Sep 17th 2026
| Off Road Thursday Evening Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Eddie Little - 07512 645320 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Ridgeway Cycles |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 10 - 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. |
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| Sunset: 7:16pm Twilight Ends: 7:49pm | ||
Sat Sep 19th 2026
| 4* Saturday Shortie | 4* | |
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Start Time:7:30 am |
Start Location:WMP |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A 1.5-2 hour ride at,an average pace of 25-32 km/h (16 - 20 mph). May be hilly. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely.. |
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| Sunset: 7:11pm Twilight Ends: 7:45pm | ||
Sat Sep 19th 2026
| Saturday 1* Half-day Ride to Longworth | 1* | |
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Contact:Steve Boreham - [javascript protected email address] |
Start Time:10:30 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Ride out to Longworth with lunch/refreshments at Blue Boar PH. Out via Charney Bassett & Hinton Waldrist, and track through to Longworth. Back via Southmoor/Kingston Bagpuize and then West Hanney or Lyford. Back at Grove around 2.30pm.**Note change to later time of 10.30 to ensure pub is open when we arrive. **Please let me know if you plan to come - will help me to contact the pub with numbers. 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). |
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| Sunset: 7:11pm Twilight Ends: 7:45pm | ||
Sun Sep 20th 2026
| Regular Wantage Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Joy Arthur - 07786 671049 |
Start Time:9:15 am |
Start Location:The Beacon, Wantage |
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.First stop Honesty cafe in Inkpen, second at The Baking Bee in Ashbury. First half of ride quite hilly, second half quite flat |
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| Sunset: 7:09pm Twilight Ends: 7:42pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57002553 | ||
Sun Sep 20th 2026
| 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: 7:09pm Twilight Ends: 7:42pm | ||
Tue Sep 22nd 2026
| Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Joy Arthur - 07786 671049 |
Start Time:6:00 pm |
Start Location:The Beacon, Wantage |
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).Flat loop for our final Tuesday evening ride. LIGHTS ESSENTIAL |
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| Sunset: 7:04pm Twilight Ends: 7:38pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57003467 | ||
Tue Sep 22nd 2026
| Tuesday Evening 4* Ride | 4* | |
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Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:WMP |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1-1.5 hours at a riding pace of 25-32 km/h (16 - 20 mph). |
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| Sunset: 7:04pm Twilight Ends: 7:38pm | ||
Thu Sep 24th 2026
| Daytime 3* Winter Fitness Ride | 3* | |
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Contact:Sharon Bedford - 07776 255848 |
Start Time:9:30 am |
Start Location:The Beacon, Wantage |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader.A bi-weekly ride aimed at maintaining bike fitness over the autumn/winter. This will be at the top end of 3* riding and likely to be either hilly (hills at your pace) or if flatter at a faster pace (22-24km/hr). Starting this series with a c50k circuit over the Downs - with a cafe stop at Priscilla's |
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| Sunset: 7:00pm Twilight Ends: 7:33pm | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56970271 | ||
Thu Sep 24th 2026
| Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* | |
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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). |
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| Sunset: 7:00pm Twilight Ends: 7:33pm | ||
Thu Sep 24th 2026
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* | |
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Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
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: 7:00pm Twilight Ends: 7:33pm | ||
Thu Sep 24th 2026
| Final Off Road Thursday Evening Ride | 2* | |
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Contact:Eddie Little - 07512 645320 |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Ridgeway Cycles |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 10 - 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. |
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| Sunset: 7:00pm Twilight Ends: 7:33pm | ||
Sat Sep 26th 2026
| 2* Saturday Half Day Ride | 2* | |
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Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
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: 6:55pm Twilight Ends: 7:28pm | ||
Tue Sep 29th 2026
| Tuesday Evening 4* Ride | 4* | |
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Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:WMP |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1-1.5 hours at a riding pace of 25-32 km/h (16 - 20 mph). |
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| Sunset: 6:48pm Twilight Ends: 7:21pm | ||
Tue Sep 29th 2026
| Virtual Turbo | |
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Start Time:7:00 pm |
Start Location:Online |
Description:A virtual turbo workout of up to an hour including warm up, workout and warm down. You will need your own turbo set up, a computer/laptop/mobile device and Zoom version 5 installed on your device. This is a pre-bookable event. To book a place text your name to Karen Townsin 07768066413, no earlier than 09:00 on the Wednesday before. You will receive confirmation including the link to the virtual meeting. |
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| Sunset: 6:48pm Twilight Ends: 7:21pm | ||
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