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Thu Jun 6th 2024
| Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Lorna Swanton |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:A ride out to Harwell Campus to the Harwell memorial stone, where the first aircraft took off for the D-Day operation. Coffee at the Lightbox Cafe. Out via Kingsgrove, Ardington and the Icknield Greenway, return by Ginge, Lockinge and Lains Barn. Expect rough tracks, gravel and potholes!Possibility of joining at Charlton Church by prior arrangement. Please book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph). |
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Riders:Diana WhidborneLindsey Barker Lorna Swanton Sarah Macaulay Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Susie Turnbull Tim Waite Riders = 8 Weather: Report:The 80th anniversary of D-Day seemed a fitting day to visit the Harwell memorial stone, and we had a (mainly) fine, bright morning for our ride there. We set off a little late from Grove, having spent time welcoming new rider Lindsey, and nearly lost Sarah and Tim, both due to meet us by the church in Charlton, to the 2* ride, which got there before us. Fortunately they realised in time and held on for us. It was great to be able to get to Harwell Campus on quiet roads and dedicated cycle tracks (from the beautifully smooth to the very rough), to discover the memorial, and enjoy a leisurely coffee at the Lightbox cafe. And to see the 2* riders there. All in all, a very pleasant morning. Thanks, everyone, for your company. | ||
Distance:28.97 km (18.00 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46942711 | |
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46942711" | ||
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Thu Jun 6th 2024
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Stephanie Haddrell |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:A ride out to Harwell Campus to the Harwell memorial stone, where the first aircraft took off for the D-Day operation. Coffee at the Lightbox Cafe. Out via Kingsgrove, Ardington and the Icknield Greenway, return by Ginge, Lockinge and Lains Barn. Expect rough tracks, gravel and potholes!Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). |
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Riders:Angie FisherDes Higgs Geoff Neill Karl Blake Louise Bowers Patrick O'Leary Roger Turnbull Stephanie Haddrell Terry Ryland Tim Hoyle Riders = 10 Report:A lovely morning for a ride and great to have 10 out on the 2*. We loosely followed Lorna's D Day route to Harwell for coffee and then went on to visit the memorial, great timing as Karl had a puncture so as the 1* group arrived, we went and saw the memorial whilst Karl and Des fixed the puncture. We then headed back via the cycle path, onto Ginge, and home via Laines Barn. A very enjoyable morning, thanks all for the company. Some of us then had a social coffee at Costa in Grove and were joined by Barry Stanton and David Bridge. | ||
Distance:28.97 km (18.00 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46942711" | ||
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