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WOMEN'S TOUR SPECIAL - exploring the route | 2* |
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Leader:Stephanie Haddrell |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:A 2* Half Day Ride covering some of the route used by the Women's Tour the day before, from Clanfield to Faringdon.As a courtesy to the ride leader, please book your place by texting them (with name), no earlier than the Sunday before. We will head out to Buckland and then onto Aston Pottery for coffee and Cake. We will then ride to Bampton and Clanfield where we will pick up the tour route and follow it to Faringdon. We will then head back via Stanford Road through Hatford and Charney. |
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Riders:Barry StantonDavid Jackson Des Higgs James Bosley Karl Blake Robin Burridge Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 7 Report:A lovely morning for a ride out to Aston for coffee. A punctual start meant that we could head off just before 10 and beat the throngs who descend on Aston for Sunday Lunch. As we approached great Brook road Barry flew off, I thought he was getting the coffees in, however I soon discovered that this was not the case, he had in fact stopped for a comfort break! We arrived at Aston at 11 and were treated to a very relaxed coffee and some great cakes. We were joined by a new rider Robin Burridge who had no trouble keeping up with our 2* pace, his free wheeling behind me spurred me on and the usual crew of Des, Karl and Barry kept me going, and Barry ensured that the pace was maintained even in the wind heading back. David and James appeared to cruise around the route and James took the King of the Hill as we went into Faringdon.A beautiful morning great company and a rather speedy 2*. | ||
Distance:50.69 km (31.50 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39703242" | ||
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WOMEN'S TOUR SPECIAL - Easy Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Steve Swanton |
Start Time:2:00 pm |
Start Location:WMP |
Description:Inspired by the Women's Tour of Britain which passed through Wantage the day before, this is a leisurely bike ride from Wantage suitable for families, newcomers to cycling or those who prefer a relaxed, sociable ride. A chance to ride with a group and discover some of the local cycle routes on our doorstep.We'll follow a back cycling route out of town to East Challow and then the bridleway to Childrey, which has great views to the Downs and across the Vale. From Childrey, we'll drop into the Vale (with a short stretch along the A338 ) to Goosey with its large village green. We'll continue along quiet lanes to Denchworth and Grove, then pick-up the cyclepath along the A338 and use back roads through Charlton to bring us back to the Market Place. A total distance of 25km (15 miles), taken at a gentle pace (10 mph), stopping to take in the views and points of interest along the way. Optional refreshment stop in Wantage at the end of the ride (but please bring a drink with you). Please let me know by text if you would like to come. Suitable for children 8+ who are confident in riding on the road, accompanied by a parent. |
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Report:I'd had no expressions of interest (knowing that most of our regular 1* riders were otherwise engaged), but not wanting to miss the opportunity for a ride, I ventured into the Market Place just in case. No one showed by 2pm, so I followed the route, as planned, on my own. Nice to be out on a pleasant if breezy afternoon, despite the lack of company. | ||
Distance:22.69 km (14.10 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39706368" | ||
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