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 Feb 19th 2023

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Andy Pixton	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Monthly 80-100km (50-65 miles) all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing almost inevitable. As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. All-day touring ride (80-100km / 50-65 miles), lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing almost inevitable. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader. A ride out to the Thames Valley with an early coffee stop at Hinton Marsh Farm cafe in Shrivenham and a late lunch at Bampton or Aston Pottery as the group decide. The ride will take the scenic route to Lechlade before heading up to the pretty villages above the Thames before heading east to Bampton and Aston and a return via Buckland.
Riders: Andy Pixton Jan McCabe John Tranter Joy Arthur Sharon Bedford Simon Atkin Riders = 6 Weather: Report: A chilly, slightly cloudy, morning turned into a beautiful sunny day. A small group of six riders, we managed to keep together well, only occasionally teased apart by the nagging westerly wind. Following a recommendation, we took an early coffee stop at the Hinton Marsh Farm Shop in Shrivenham; very accommodating with nice cakes and coffee. This pushed lunch back to 1:00, but with two thirds of the ride done, we had a welcome stop at Lynwoods in Bampton. Back in familiar territory, we made short work of the return to Wantage via Grove. Thanks to all for pleasant company and easy riding companions.
Distance: 87.00 km (54.06 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41994732"
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