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Tuesday evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Steve Swanton |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:This week an extended variant of a Tuesday 1* favourite. We'll head to Lockinge and Betterton, first taking a cunning back route using paths and back roads through Wantage. From the top of the hill at Betterton we have a lovely long descent down to Ardington, then after a short steady climb a second descent into the Vale past Lains Barn. We'll return to Grove via the Thames Water Road and Cow lane (an easy off-road track). A round trip of 13 miles.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. |
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Riders:Carin TranterDiana Whidborne Lorna Swanton Matt Baines Steve Swanton Thiyanga Kotecha Riders = 6 Weather:Report:A beautifully sunny if breezy evening saw 6 of us out on the 1* ride. A warm welcome to Matt on his first ride with us.The ride was at the upper end of the Tuesday 1* range with its combination of more ups and downs, some off-road and a slightly higher pace than average, with which everyone coped well. Nevertheless, we still had a number of stops to rest and enjoy our surroundings, most notably on the bridge overlooking the pond and church at Lockinge. By the time we reached the top of the hill above Lains Barn, the tree tunnel ahead on the descent was becoming pretty gloomy and combined with the low sun, it was necessary to put lights on. After the great descent, we had a stiff headwind to contend as well as the low sun as we wound through the fields back to the A338. Here Carin decided to head straight home, while the rest of us continued over the railway bridge and turned off onto the Thames water road (second turning on left) , which has one of the nicest surfaces around. By the sewage works, the road turns into a track that leads up onto the Hanney lane bridge. From the top we looked down on the old Monk's farmhouse, boarded up, and the surrounding fields that will soon be developed as part of the new estate. We were back in Grove just before sundown after a most enjoyable evening out. thanks everyone for your company. | ||
Distance:20.60 km (12.80 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28328245" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Susie Turnbull |
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. Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly.Slightly different route as going left in Denchworth and then to West Challow. Slight uphill to Childrey and then mostly flat circle through the Vale |
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Riders:Clare HazellDes Higgs John Tranter Karl Blake Phillip Folkes Roger Turnbull Steve Joyce Susie Turnbull Tony Clark Riders = 9 Report:Only 9 riders which was quite a relief as I hadnâᅵᅵt led a ride this summer! Sadly we lost Des and Karl after about 5 mins due to a puncture and never saw them again. Apart from that an uneventful ride on a glorious sunny evening | ||
Distance:38.62 km (24.00 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28290583" | ||
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Tuesday Evening Off Road Ride | 2* |
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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 John Davies Steve Legate Riders = 4 Report: | ||
Distance:31.50 km (19.57 mi) | ||
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Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Terry Penn |
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. Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly.One of our favourite shortish routes with a few hills thrown in for good measure with a flat easy finish. We will be heading out through the Letcombes and up Hackpen Hill, then enjoy the good tarmac road down towards Lambourn. Sharp turn back up through Seven Barrows and down Blowingstone. Straight across the road towards Kingston Lisle, then hang a right to Baulking and back through Goosey and Denchworth. |
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Riders:David SmithDavid Talboys Hugo Pile James Bosley James McGuigan Jane John John Groves John Hibberd Katherine Boyce Mike Cooke Nicole Pethybridge Paul Bentley Sharon Bedford Terry Penn Riders = 14 Report:We split the group into two and kathryn led the second group. We had a good hilly ride with a strong westerly wind which always seemed to be in our faces except for the last little bit when we had a glorious tail wind. | ||
Distance:44.39 km (27.58 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28315095" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 4* Ride | 4* |
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Leader:Nick Fisher |
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. Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours ride at a riding pace of 25-29km/h (16-18mph). May be hilly.Ruth will be leading the ride - route to follow shortly... |
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Riders:Andy CowanFrank Schroer Jason Jones Paul Jarvis Pete Wrench Richard Hypher Ruth Fisher Sian Mitchell Riders = 8 Report: | ||
Distance:60.00 km (37.28 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28332623" | ||
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