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].

Sat Nov 3rd 2018

3* Saturday Half Day Ride	3*

Leader: Eddie Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Half day ride (60-70km / 38-45 miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Likely to visit distant destinations. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely This will be a nice flat & simple ride, cycling through some lovely villages, & quite lanes, enjoying views of the River Thames. We will stop at Aston Pottery for a Tea Stop. I have made Aston Pottery aware that we will be stopping for refreshments!! Ride Distance, 35.7 Miles. Please remember your lock & your lights!ðŸš´ðŸš´â€â™€ï¸ðŸ˜€
Riders: David Talboys Des Higgs Eddie Little Jane John Jenny Gower John Groves Jon Townsin Karl Blake Katherine Boyce Nick Dunton Paul Bentley Pete Wrench Philip Blampied Roger Turnbull Sharon Bedford Susie Turnbull Terry Penn Yvonne Bird Riders = 18 Weather: Report: A superb turn out for this ride, a total of eighteen riders! Welcome to Philip Blampied on his first half day ride with the club. We decided to split the ride into two groups for safety purposes. Jane kindly offered to lead the second group, with Jon T & Roger sweeping. Thanks guys for all your help. The roads between Grove & Aston were fairly quiet. Unfortunately Sharon had a small tumble & was unable to complete the ride, thankfully Sharon is ok!! Thanks to Kath for looking after Sharon, much appreciated! Aston Pottery was a welcome sight, we all enjoyed a hot drink & some delicious cakes. On the second half of the ride, Janes Garmin didn't want to work, thanks to Susie for her help with route guidance for Jane, further en route Janes Garmin decided to behave! We had a strong nagging head wind on our return journey, which made it hard cycling. As we left Littleworth we had a small stretch of the A420 to cycle along, which was simply executed in groups of three,with out incident! From Denchworth, Nick left us too head back home, while the rest of us headed for Grove arriving at 13:20hrs. May I say what a friendly & well disciplined group you all were I look forward too riding with you all on future rides! Thanks Guys
Distance: 57.00 km (35.42 mi)
3* Hendred riders. 3* ride departing Grove. Tea at Aston Pottery. Tea stop at Aston Pottery. Enjoying tea & cake at Aston Pottery. Kath & Terry. Itâ€™s nearly Christmas! Which one shall I have?
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28841637"
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