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Tuesday evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Des Higgs |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:A ride to Childrey this evening out through Denchworth and West Challow, returning on the part-metalled bridleway to East Challow with great views across the vale and Wantage. A round trip of about 11 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 TranterDes Higgs Diana Whidborne John Hogston Karl Blake Lorna Swanton Martyn Wigmore Steve Swanton Thiyanga Kotecha Riders = 9 Weather:Report:To come | ||
Distance:17.70 km (11.00 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28363939" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Jo Little |
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.I have had to change the route a bit because of roadworks in Kingston Bagpuize. We'll go out to Denchworth , West Hanney, Charney Bassett, Stanford in the Vale and then back through Denchworth again. A slightly shorter route than previously planned, but still 19 miles. |
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Riders:Bryony StottClare Hazell David Jackson David Lynch Gareth Smith Gemma Whitworth Jo Little Michael Tayler Mike Bailey Mila Yearley Stephanie Haddrell Val Smith Riders = 12 Weather:Report:It was a gentle ride this evening - which luckily seemed to suit everyone. The weather and scenery were perfect. Thank you to everyone for being a great group to lead and thank you to Gareth for sweeping. | ||
Distance:30.58 km (19.00 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28215829" | ||
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Tuesday Evening Off Road 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 John Davies Riders = 3 Report: | ||
Distance:30.58 km (19.00 mi) | ||
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Tuesday Evening 3* Ride | 3* |
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Leader:John Tranter |
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.TUESDAY MORNING UPDATE: Nicole is not feeling well, so John has taken over as leader. However, nothing else changes and we are still using Nicole's excellent route. A loop out through the Vale to the west, via Goosey and Uffington, with a tasty little climb and descent at Compton Beauchamp. Then we run home via Shellingford and Park Lane. 26 miles / 42km. |
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Riders:David BridgeDavid Talboys Eddie Little Jacquie Boshell James Bosley Jan McCabe Jane John John Groves John Tranter Jon Townsin Joy Arthur Julie Haynes Karen Townsin Mike Cooke Nick Dunton Paul Bentley Phillip Folkes Roger Turnbull Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 20 Weather:Report:Apologies from Nicole, who was struck down by a bug - get well soon!It was a beautiful evening and a very large and enthusiastic group gathered. As has become the norm this season, we split into two groups - thanks to Jon and Karen for managing the second group and also thanks to Nick for sweeping the first. A nagging headwind on the way out the hill, a good strong climb from everyone, a glorious descent and then a super-powered tailwind return to Grove. Great fun, glorious weather and wonderful company! | ||
Distance:41.84 km (26.00 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/trips/26912763 | |
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28387350" | ||
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Tuesday Evening 4* Ride | 4* |
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Leader:Frank Schroer |
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. 2-2.5 hours ride at a riding pace of 25-29km/h (16-18mph). Lots of hills !Out and back via A338 to avoid (known) roadworks. This is a ride with plenty of climbs but this being the end of the summer season, I planned to cram in as much as possible before the daylight will disappear so the pace will be high (including on the hills). There are shortcut options if we fall behind, such as miss out on the Curridge loop (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28338720) or even miss out on Boxford/Winterbourne as well, but let's aim for doing the full route anyway and decide what we do based on progress. Days are shortening quicker now, so working front and rears lights for last part (down Chain Hill, if not before) essential! |
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Riders:Frank SchroerNick Fisher Pete Wrench Peter Cowan Riders = 4 Weather:Report:Full route was done with a glorious sunset developing and (twi)light staying with us all the way down to Chain Hill, where everyone went their own way.Not much of notice else than we braved a stretch of road under (re)construction at Denchworth road in Wantage, a kamikaze style car driver encountered just after the woolley monument who was driving whilst looking into the sunshine and saw one of us only at the last moment and the fact that the ride gained a Pete more at Peasemore (coincidence ?) | ||
Distance:62.80 km (39.02 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28338640" | ||
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