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Thu Jul 31st 2025

Ridgeway Cycles and Wantage CUK off-road ride	2*

Leader: Eddie Little	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: Ridgeway Cycles
Description: Ridgeway Cycles are teaming up with Cycling UK Wantage, to run a shorter less challenging MTB group ride Starting Thursday 31st of July Meeting outside Ridgeway Cycles to leave at 6.30pm 10 - 15 miles of smiles Mixed ability Cost FREE Sign up essential Look forward to seeing you there! Knobbly tyres required and lights to get you home If you wish to join this ride then send me a text Ride distance 13 miles/20km Except to be back in Wantage for 08:00pm
Riders: Brian Hipwell Eddie Little Ian Macdonald Jane John Oliver Purcell Riders = 5 Weather: Report: Despite the earlier thunderstorms which had deterred a number of riders from joining this first evening ride, we were surprisingly left with a beautiful sunny summer’s evening. Conditions on the trails were pretty good though the earlier storms had left a few large puddles at the top of LarkHill which was to be expected, and caution was required as we climbed the chalk hill. The Ridgeway was an absolute delight to ride along giving some amazing views across the Thames Valley. It was a pleasure to welcome Ian on his first ride with the club. Many thanks to Jane for sweeping & to everyone for their great company.
Distance: 20.00 km (12.43 mi)
The start of a new ride with Ridgeway Cycles The calm after the storm. MTB Ride July 2025 Brian & Jane descending from the Ridgeway
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51890951"
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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