Cycling UK Wantage | Programme of Rides and Events

Past Ride

We send details of upcoming rides in a weekly email newsletter. If you would like to be added to our mailing list please contact [javascript protected email address].

Thu Jul 3rd 2025

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A ride out to Munch at Southmoor via Pusey and Hinton Waldrist meeting the 2* group for for refreshments. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph). Please let me know if you plan to come.
Riders: Andy Belcher Mila Yearley Richard Kidd Rob Godfrey Steve Swanton Tim Hoyle Riders = 6 Weather: Report: Another lovely day for a ride and, fortunately, cooler than of late. Richard decided to join us at the start to test ride his vintage 1961 Claud Butler prior to the Benson Veteran Cycle Rally on Sunday (6th July). Our route took us off-road on a couple of bridleways that were new to several riders. First we turned off the Charney Basset to Gainfield road onto the bridleway to Pusey. Everyone seemed to enjoy the grassy path through the wood and then the short stretch through the crops across the field. We stopped on the grass the other side for tree (Scots pine) and crop identification (flax and barley) before continuing on. After Pusey we joined the B-road up to the A420, and continued to Hinton Waldrist After a rest stop by the church, we took the bridleway across to Longworth, with lovely views northwards across the Thames valley , emerging by Longworth Manor. From there it was a short ride via the bridleway bridge to Southmoor. We arrived at Munch just in time to catch the 2* group before they set off back to Grove and took over picnic tables in the sunshine for our refreshments. We returned to Grove via West Hanney and Denchworth on road, getting back just before 1pm. A lovely ride to lead and thanks everyone for your good company.
Distance: 28.97 km (18.00 mi)
Our group on the track to Pusey - July 2025 Tim crossing the field on the Pusey track - July 2025 Kila crossing the field on the Pusey track - July 2025 On the path to Longworth - July 2025
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51518313"
Comment on this ride

Ride Filter

Start Locations: WMP
Wantage Market Place; OMH
Old Mill Hall, Grove

Categories: 1* - Suitable for irregular, social, beginner or family riders, pace will match the slower riders. Not hilly or long. Expect rides up to 3 hours. Gentle exercise.; 2* - Suitable for regular riders who prefer to cover some distance but at a more relaxed pace. Likely to be half-day rides. Solid exercise.; 3* - Suitable for experienced riders, may be hilly, long, quick, or any combination! Likely to be half or full-day rides. Challenging exercise.; 4* - Suitable for athletic riders who can ride safely above the 3* standard. Quick rides for the fit.; More Information