| Start | Description | Contact |
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| Sat 13 Mar 10
OMH 14:00 | Saturday afternoon 1* ride from Grove
| Glenn Savegar
01235 768428
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Suitable for irregular, social, beginner or family riders, pace will match the slower rider. Not hilly or long. Expect rides up to 2 hours.
This month we will take a gentle potter through the pretty villages and low level countryside of the vale. There will be ample time to pause and enjoy the surroundings. Please bring a snack and drink for the journey.
Full route details to follow shortly!.... |
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| Tue 16 Mar 10
Dotbike, Stanford in the Vale 18:15 | Winter Turbo Sessions | Neil 01367 888235 |
| Winter turbo sessions, two club turbos available. A weekly session to keep your legs turning and hopefully let you loose in the spring sunshine a little fitter and without too much winter lagging. Take care entering the courtyard if you have your bike on a roofrack. |
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| Sun 21 Mar 10
WMP 09:30 | Regular Wantage Ride
| Des Higgs
01793 784143
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| Monthly 80-100km all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, riding pace 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing almost inevitable. |
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| Tue 23 Mar 10
Dotbike, Stanford in the Vale 18:15 | Winter Turbo Sessions | Neil, 01367 888235 |
| Winter turbo sessions, two club turbos available. A weekly session to keep your legs turning and hopefully let you loose in the spring sunshine a little fitter and without too much winter lagging. Take care entering the courtyard if you have your bike on a roofrack. |
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| Sat 27 Mar 10
OMH 13:00 | Saturday afternoon 2* ride from Grove
| Edith Hipwell
01235 771538
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| Monthly 45-55km (30 - 40 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, at a riding pace of ~18km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Might be a struggle for new riders in winter months. |
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| Sat 03 Apr 10
OMH 13:00 | Saturday afternoon 3* ride from Grove
| Bryan Charleston
07719 302626 |
| 71km, 400m of climbing... this ride goes out via the flatlands north of Didcot, to the Moretons, Cholsey and Wallingford to Streatley for the climb up Streatley Hill and back via the Ilsleys to Grove. Better get that low gear ready... The route can be found here: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=92111. |
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| Tue 06 Apr 10
OMH 18:30 | Tuesday Evening Rides | Chris Walters 07901 827132 |
Our popular Tuesday evening rides start again!
We will have 2* and 3* rides this week - lights are recommended. |
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| Sat 10 Apr 10
Reading 09:30 | Away day 100km - 3* | Sorrel 01235 863397 |
The plan is to cycle from Reading to Hyde Park and back via Richmond Park and Hampton Court using as much as Sustrans Route 4 as I can get in.
If you have any special requests/suggestions for routes to take (or avoid), then please let me know.
The ride is likely to be a touch over 100km, but the route and further details will follow. |
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| Tue 13 Apr 10
OMH 18:30 | Tuesday Evening Rides | Chris Walters 07901 827132 |
| We will have 2* and 3* rides this week - lights are recommended. |
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| Sat 17 Apr 10
OMH 14:00 | Back On Yer Bike - 1* | Edith Hipwell 01235 771538 |
| A chance to blow away the cobwebs and get your bike out for a gentle and sociable start to the riding season. |
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| Sun 18 Apr 10
WMP 09:30 | Regular Wantage Ride - 3* | Chris Walters 07901 827132 |
| 80-100km all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, riding pace 18-22km/h (11-14mph). |
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| Tue 20 Apr 10
OMH 18:30 | Tuesday Evening Rides | Chris Walters 07901 827132 |
| We will have 1*, 2* and 3* rides this week - lights are recommended. |
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| Tue 20 Apr 10
OMH 18:30 | 10-mile club restarts 1* | Steve S 01235 764257 |
| Our season of easy evening rides aimed at newcomers, irregular cyclists and families will open with a gentle ride out to Goosey and back via Denchworth, a distance of about 8 miles. All welcome, although under-18s must be accompanied or have parental consent. |
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| Sat 24 Apr 10
OMH 13:00 | Saturday afternoon ride from Grove - 2* - Joint ride with CTC Oxfordshire | Glenn Savegar 01235 768428 |
| 45-55km (30 - 40 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, at a riding pace of ~18km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. |
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| Sun 25 Apr 10
OMH 14:00 | Sunday afternoon ride from Grove - 1*
| David Bridge 01235 769551 |
| A gentle tour around the local lanes - very suitable for new or irregular riders - all welcome |
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| Tue 27 Apr 10
OMH 18:30 | Tuesday Evening Rides | Chris Walters 07901 827132 |
| We will have 1*, 2* and 3* rides this week - lights are recommended. |
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| Tue 27 Apr 10
OMH 18:30 | 10-mile club 1* | Steve Sw 01235 764257 |
| The second of our easy evening rides aimed at newcomers, irregular cyclists and families will be a gentle ride out to West Hanney and Lyford via Denchworth, a distance of about 10 miles. All welcome, although under-18s must be accompanied or have parental consent. |
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| Sat 01 May 10
OMH 13:00 | Saturday afternoon ride from Grove - 3*
| Steve Quartermain 01235 511311 |
| 60-70km (38 - 45 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-22km/h (13-14mph). Likely to visit distant destinations, including hills! |
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| Tue 04 May 10
OMH 18:30 | Tuesday Evening Rides | Chris Walters 07901 827132 |
| We will have 1*, 2* and 3* rides this week. |
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| Tue 04 May 10
OMH 18:30 | 10-mile club 1* | Steve Sw 01235 764257 |
| A slightly more undulating ride this week, climbing gently through Charlton to Lockinge and on to Betterton using the Grove to Wantage cyclepath and Sustrans route 44. There's a great view from the top of the hill and we'll have two long-ish descents on the way back into Ardington and then past Lains Barn. About 9 miles. All welcome, although under-18s must be accompanied or have parental consent. |
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| Sat 08 May 10
Car park at grid reference 458851, due south of East Hendred 14:00 | Offroad - 1* | Sorrel Williams 01235 863397 |
Gentle introduction to offroad riding on the Ridgeway. Starting from the car park at grid reference 458851, due south of East Hendred. Bring your own refreshments and offroad bike.
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| Sun 09 May 10
Harwell 08:00 | Classic Oxfordshire 100km - 3* | Chris Walters 07901 827132 |
Local charity ride around the Vale - good chance to ride in a larger group at a solid pace.
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| Tue 11 May 10
OMH 18:30 | 10-mile club 1* | Steve Sw 01235 764257 |
| A flat ride into the Vale this week. We'll cycle out to Charney Bassett and return via Lyford. 9.5 miles |
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| Tue 11 May 10
OMH 18:30 | Tuesday Evening Rides | Chris Walters 07901 827132 |
| We will have 1*, 2* and 3* rides this week. |
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| Sat 15 May 10
JT's House, Grove 13:00 | Maintenance Training | Chris Walters 07901 827132 |
An afternoon of learning the basics of bike maintenance - no experience necessary - please check back for more details.
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| Sun 16 May 10
WMP 09:30 | Regular Wantage Ride - 3* | Glenn Savegar 01235 768428 |
| 80-100km all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, riding pace 18-22km/h (11-14mph). |
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| Tue 18 May 10
OMH 18:30 | Tuesday Evening Rides | Chris Walters 07901 827132 |
| We will have 1*, 2* and 3* rides this week. |
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| Tue 18 May 10
OMH 18:30 | 10-mile club 1* | Steve Sw 01235 764257 |
| Assuming fair weather - a slightly hillier ride this evening with some easy off-road sections too. We will be heading to Childrey via Denchworth and the bridleway from West Challow. We'll return via the bridleway and track to East Challow and along the canal towpath. Two short stretches along the A417 with right turns. |
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| Sat 22 May 10
OMH 13:00 | Saturday afternoon ride from Grove - 2* | David Bridge 01235 769551 |
45-55km (30 - 40 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, at a riding pace of ~18km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly.
This will be at the harder end of the 2* range, so that 2* riders can get a flavour of an easy 3* ride.
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| Sun 23 May 10
Islip 08:00 | CTC Oxfordshire Century (100 miles) Ride - 3* | Steve Swanton 01235 764257 |
Coffee: Weston-on-the-green; lunch: North Leigh; picnic tea: Steventon
Plan on a full day of riding.
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| Sun 23 May 10
OMH 14:00 | Sunday afternoon ride from Grove - 1* | Edith Hipwell 01235 771538 |
A gentle tour around the local lanes - very suitable for new or irregular riders - all welcomed.
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| Tue 25 May 10
OMH 18:30 | Tuesday Evening Rides | Chris Walters 07901 827132 |
| We will have 1*, 2* and 3* rides this week. |
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| Tue 25 May 10
OMH 18:30 | 10-mile club 1* | Steve Sw 01235 764257 |
| East Hanney Explorer. We'll cycle out to East Hanney via Denchworth and West Hanney and explore some of the hidden corners of the village. A flat ride of about 11 miles. |
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| Tue 01 Jun 10
OMH 18:30 | 10-mile club 1* | Steve Sw 01235 764257 |
| Our longest ride of the season so far will take us to Gainfield and Stanford-in-the-Vale via Charney Bassett, returning via Park Lane. About 14 miles. |
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| Tue 01 Jun 10
OMH 18:30 | Tuesday Evening Rides | Chris Walters 07901 827132 |
| We will have 1*, 2* and 3* rides this week. |
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| Sat 05 Jun 10
OMH 13:00 | Saturday afternoon ride from Grove - 3* | John Talbot 01235 848162 |
60-70km (38 - 45 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-22km/h (13-14mph). Likely to visit distant destinations. This will be at the easier end of the 3* range for riders wishing to try a 3* ride.
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| Tue 08 Jun 10
OMH 18:30 | 10-mile club 1* | Steve Sw 01235 764257 |
| Our hilliest ride of the season so far will take us out to the Letcombes with a short stop to admire the cress beds at Letcombe Bassett (Cresscombe in Jude the Obscure). We'll return via Childrey, the bridleway to West Challow, Circourt farm and Denchworth. About 10 miles. There will be a short stretch along the A417 with a right turn on the way back. |
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| Tue 08 Jun 10
OMH 18:30 | Tuesday Evening Rides | Chris Walters 07901 827132 |
| We will have 1*, 2* and 3* rides this week. |
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| Sat 12 Jun 10
OMH 14:00 | Saturday afternoon ride from Grove - "10 Miles to Fabulous" - 1*
| Angela Sanders 01235 765059 |
| A girls and ladies only ride with a gentle tour around the local lanes - very suitable for new or irregular riders - all (females) welcomed. |
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| Sun 13 Jun 10
Islip 08:00 | CTC Oxfordshire Triennial Veterans' Century Ride | Eve Thornton 01235 527628 |
100 miles in 12 hours for veterans riders aged 50 and over. Pre-registration required at http://www.ctc.org.uk/trivets.
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| Tue 15 Jun 10
OMH 18:30 | Tuesday Evening Rides | Chris Walters 07901 827132 |
| We will have 1*, 2* and 3* rides this week. |
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| Tue 15 Jun 10
OMH 18:30 | 10-mile club 1* | Steve Sw 01235 764257 |
| A return to Goosey this evening. Usually the green is a blaze of wild flowers in June and we will stop to visit the small village church. Return via Charney Bassett, Lyford and Denchworth - about 11 miles. |
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| Sat 19 Jun 10
OMH 13:00 | Offroad - 2* | Geoff Neill 01235 767006 |
A longer ride on local bridleways and by-ways. Bring your own refreshments and offroad bike.
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| Sun 20 Jun 10
WMP 09:30 | Regular Wantage Ride - 3*
| Nick Dunton 01235 848580 |
| 80-100km all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, riding pace 18-22km/h (11-14mph). |
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| Tue 22 Jun 10
OMH 18:30 | Tuesday Evening Rides | Chris Walters 07901 827132 |
| We will have 1*, 2* and 3* rides this week. |
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| Sat 26 Jun 10
OMH 13:00 | Saturday afternoon ride from Grove - 2*
| John Tranter 01235 223727 |
| 45-55km (30 - 40 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, at a riding pace of ~18km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. |
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| Tue 29 Jun 10
OMH 18:30 | Tuesday Evening Rides | Chris Walters 07901 827132 |
| We will have 1*, 2* and 3* rides this week. |
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| Sat 03 Jul 10
Grove | CTC Oxfordshire Pot Luck Supper
| Steve Sw 01235 764257 |
At Steve and Lorna's in Grove.
Keep this date free - more details to come. |
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| Sat 03 Jul 10
OMH 13:00 | Saturday afternoon ride from Grove - 3*
| Sorrel Williams 01235 863397 |
| 60-70km (38 - 45 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-22km/h (13-14mph). Likely to visit distant destinations, including hills! |
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