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Thu Aug 4th 2022
Thursday Family Ride to Lockinge and Ardington 1*
Leader:
Steve Swanton
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
This week, we have planned a route out to Lockinge and Ardington making use of cycle paths and some quieter back streets in Grove and Wantage, parts of the Sustrans route 544 and the new Icknield Greenway. There is the opportunity to see an old fire engine, a famous racehorse and even spot a rhinoceros. The full route (15 km) includes an uphill section to Betterton and a nice long descent to Ardington. But we have lots of flexibility to shorten and vary the route depending on the age and experience of younger riders by splitting into smaller groups. It is also possible to pick up family riders in Charlton by prior arrangement. We'll stop for refreshments along the way so please bring a snack and a drink.

We'll be running a weekly series of family-friendly social rides on Thursday mornings over the Summer holidays. Designed for young riders with a parent/guardian, we'll cover 15-24km (9-15 miles) at a riding pace of 13-16km (8-10 miles) per hour following quiet country lanes and the occasional easy off-road track. We'll stop regularly to catch our breath, to take in the views and anything that takes our interest along the way. There will be experienced riders on hand to guide, assist and encourage. Please book your places by texting the ride leader no earlier than the Friday before.
Riders:
Alvaro Rey
Chloe Legate
Chris Muir
Hazel Muir
Kevin Hazell
Laura Legate
Lorna Swanton
Matthew Legate
Rachel Legate
Steve Legate
Steve Swanton
Val Smith
Riders = 12

Weather:
sunny
Report:
It was a real pleasure this morning to lead our lovely family cycling group on our first ride of the summer holidays. A warm welcome to Chris and Hazel, Leanne and Elissa and lovely to see Laura, Steve with Rachel, Chloe and Matthew again plus Alvaro too.

A fuller report and some photos to come.
Distance:
15.13 km (9.40 mi)
Ride Details:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40246815
Family riders by the old fire engine in Lockinge - 4Aug22
Family riders by the old fire engine in Lockinge - 4Aug22
Best Mate's statue - Family Ride 4Aug22
Best Mate's statue - Family Ride 4Aug22
Rhino! Spotted at Betterton
Rhino! Spotted at Betterton
Family riders on NCN5 - 4 Aug22
Family riders on NCN5 - 4 Aug22
Val leading the second group - family ride 4Aug22
Val leading the second group - family ride 4Aug22
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40246815"
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Thu Aug 4th 2022
Daytime Thursday 1* ride 1*
Leader:
Diana Whidborne
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Easy sociable rides from 16km-24km (10-15 miles) at a pace of 13-16km (8-10 miles) per hour usually with a cafe stop. Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed.
A ride to Susie and Roger's for coffee, route TBA

As a courtesy to the ride leader, please book your place by texting them (incl. your name), no earlier than the Friday before.

A ride out to Hendred coffee / tea stop courtesy of Roger & Susie Turnbull, we will be meeting up with the 2* group
Riders:
Carin Tranter
Diana Whidborne
Susan Holdroyd
Susie Turnbull
Tim Waite
Riders = 5
Report:
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Thu Aug 4th 2022
Daytime 2* Thursday Ride 2*
Leader:
Des Higgs
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
A ride to Susie and Roger's in Hendred for coffee, route TBA.
PLEASE TEXT IF YOU WISH TO RIDE
Riders:
David Bridge
Des Higgs
Karl Blake
Roger Postbeschild
Roger Turnbull
Riders = 5
Report:
We set off at a fast pace so we could get to the cake before the 1* ride ate it all! (But as it turned out it was Roger and Susie's dog that polished it off when we all went inside to admire the new house) What a wonderful house and setting - well done Susie and Roger!
We rode back with the 1* group to Wantage where we went our separate ways. Most of my 2* group went up to Parsons in Grove for another coffee and cake. A good ride with good company. Thank you Des
Distance:
28.97 km (18.00 mi)
 
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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.
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