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].

Sun Mar 29th 2026

3* Sunday Shortie - Afternoon Ride to Farmoor	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 1:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A 3 Hour ride (24-40km / 15-25 miles), riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. Please note ride moved to afternoon as a welcome to BST (and to avoid the White Horse Half Marathon which is happening on local roads during the morning) Trip out to Farmoor Reservoir where we will have a cafe stop. The ride is just over 50k and the only significant hill is after cake!
Riders: Clare Hazell Eddie Little James Bosley Jamille Sandalo Jo Little Juliano Sandalo Sharon Bedford Riders = 7 Report: Great to see Juliano and Jamille on their first 3* ride - and to see Clare riding with us again after a short break. Weather forecast was not optimistic - but in the end it wasn't too bad. Nevertheless not a ride for negative splits as on the way out we had the swoosh down to Farmoor - and on the way back we had to re-climb the hill and then fight a pesky headwind / sidewind most of the way back. Farmoor Reservoir Cafe worked well - it was nice and warm. It was busy but a large table came free just as we arrived. We watched some windsurfers doing somersaults in the strong windy conditions - but were not quite sure whether this was by accident or design. Nice to do an afternoon ride for a change - thanks to everyone for joining.
Distance: 52.00 km (32.31 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54311294"
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