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Sat Feb 24th 2024

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A 31m ride out to the Farm shop in Shrivenham for coffee and cake. Out Via Baulking and Uffington, back via Shellingford Hatford and Lyford. Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Might be a struggle for new or irregular riders in winter months.
Riders: Barry Stanton Chris Gray David Jackson Des Higgs John Tranter Philip (Pip) Jackson Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 7 Report: Great to be out on a Saturday morning 2* and delighted to see Chris Gray out on his first ride of the season It was a pleasant morning dry but with a chilly breeze, so after a minor mechanical with Chris's bike we rode on the planned route to Baulking, some damp roads but nothing impassable and at a steady pace to keep the blood pumping. We road through Uffington avoiding potholes and onto Shrivenham where we filled the farmers shop, a very kind elderly lady gave up her seat for Barry- draw your own conclusions . John also enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with his daughter. The return journey via Fernham Shelligford and Charney was good with some assistance from tail winds. On arrival back at Grove a few of us went to Costa for a second coffee and were greeted by Roger which was super! In all a great mornings sociable ride with lovely company.
Distance: 50.37 km (31.30 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45608975"
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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.; More Information