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Tuesday 1* Evening Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Steve Swanton |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Our leisurely and sociable 10-mile club 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 about 10 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.A slightly longer but essentially flat ride into the Vale this evening. Out through Denchworth to Charney Bassett, continuing to the very quiet Sheephouse Lane then back via Ock Bridge, Lyford and Denchworth - about 12 miles. |
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Report:A select group of 3 riders set off from OMH to be joined by Tony in Denchworth. It was a distinctly cool evening and not one to be standing around, even though the sun came out later on. We stopped a couple of times to don extra layers but after that the group preferred to keep riding to keep warm. We maintained a slightly higher than normal 1* pace too and were back in Grove in very good time, adding an extra loop around Grove before finishing.Thanks everyone for your company on an enjoyable ride. | ||
Distance:21.89 km (13.60 mi) | ||
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Tuesday Off Road Evening Ride | 2* |
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Leader:David Yearley |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
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. |
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Riders:David BrownDavid Yearley Riders = 2 Report:It was just the two of us tonight for a fairly brisk 32km and 400 metres of climbing up to, along and down both sides of the Ridgeway. | ||
Distance:32.00 km (19.88 mi) | ||
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Tuesday 2* Evening Ride | 2* |
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Leader:John Tranter |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:This week I am throwing a couple of very minor climbs. We go west through the Letcombes, Childrey and Westcot before a short section on the spring line road to Kingston Lisle. Then home via a lovely descent to Uffington, Goosey and Denchworth. There are two smallish climbs up Holborn Hill and out of Westcot.Please bring lights with you. 20 miles / 32km |
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Riders:Bethany TranterBrian Hipwell David Paine Des Higgs Ellie Paine John Culverwell John Groves John Tranter Robert Treadgold (deceased) Roger Postbeschild Steve Boreham Riders = 11 Weather:Report:Beautiful weather as it turned out, and a good group keen to test themselves against the relatively modest climb of Holborn Hill. All did well, although Brian sadly succumbed to a slow puncture before we got there.Great scenery all the way around, and thanks to all for your company - nice ride! | ||
Distance:32.19 km (20.00 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/trips/14466487 | |
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20775030" | ||
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Tuesday 3* Evening Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Andy Pixton |
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.The weather forecast for Tuesday looks good; an ideal opportunity to build a ride around a descent of Chain Hill. So the plan is to climb up to The Downs via Court Hill, along the A338 to the Fawley war memorial, then down to Leckhampstead along quieter roads. The return will be via Peasemore to the B4494, down Chain Hill, and home to Grove. |
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Riders:Alex McGregorAndy Pixton Barry Stanton Carrie Kembleton David Talboys Eddie Little Jane John Joy Arthur Mike Cooke Sharon Bedford Steve Joyce Ursula Hallam Yvonne Bird Riders = 13 Weather:Report: | ||
Distance:40.10 km (24.92 mi) | Ride Details:https://www.strava.com/activities/981759279 | |
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20878022" | ||
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Tuesday 4* Evening Ride | 4* |
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Leader:Nick Stokell |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Weekly 1.5-2 hours ride at a riding pace of 25-29km/h (16-18mph). May be hilly.Full 4* this week taking advantage of the longer days! Anti-clockwise loop taking in the Ashbury and Hackpen climbs after a fast, flat start. |
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Riders:David SmithJason Jones Louis Hall Nick Stokell Paul Jarvis Phil Ward Richard Anstis Riders = 7 Weather:Report:What looked to be a chilly overcast evening quickly opened up into a rather fine evening with lovely view over the vale and Southwards. With the young guns missing tonight this was an evenly paced group which kept together well, even after Richard's spoke broke as we headed off from Lambourn. It didn't seem to slow him down much on the climb up Hackpen but left the group to take it easy on the descent.Very pleasant ride to lead at a good pace. | ||
Distance:51.00 km (31.69 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/trips/14466071 | |
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20932021" | ||
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