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Sat Jul 27th 2024
| 3* Brunch Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Sharon Bedford |
Start Time:7:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader.Moved forward by a week by request so as not to clash with century ride Back by popular demand from 2022 (rained off in 2023 so hoping for better luck this year). We will meet early at 7am at OMH to enjoy some (hopefully) lighter traffic. We will then stop for brunch at https://www.bearandraggedstaff.com/menu/ before riding back to Grove. Please let me know whether you are coming by 5pm on Thursday 25th so I can book a table. |
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Report:Being welcomed by a glorious sunny and warm morning made the early start easier. Starting out at 7 meant quieter roads and an excellent brunch stop. The Bear & Ragged Staff provided efficient service and great food. Great Andy could also join us for brunch.Once fuelled we made quick work of the cycle back to Grove. A total ride of 77k and home before noon to enjoy the rest of the day! We agreed it was certainly worth considering a repeat of the ride some other time. | ||
Distance:77.00 km (47.85 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39958172" | ||
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Sat Jul 27th 2024
| 2* Saturday H/D Ride. Northmoor, Yelford, Aston > Pottery & Great Brook. | 2* |
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Leader:Eddie Little |
Start Time:9:30 am |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description: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).This is one of my favourite rides, keeping away from major towns & sticking to quiet cycling routes. A relatively flat route with only one climb towards the end of the ride. From Grove we’ll head out to Denchworth passing through Southmoor, Northmoor, Stanton Harcourt, Yelford & Cote. We’ll stop at Aston Pottery for our elevenses. Once refreshed we’ll take the cycle route along Great Brook passing over the Thames at Tadpole Bridge. Then as promised, our one & only climb of the day Buckland Hill. Expect to be back in Grove for around 01:30pm. Ride distance 35.02 miles/56km. |
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Riders:Barry StantonDavid Bridge David Jackson Des Higgs Eddie Little John Tranter Louise Bowers Steve Swanton Riders = 8 Weather: Report:It was really nice to reuse this old route, taking us through some lovely quiet country lanes & giving some great views of the Thames. Drivers were very considerate & pulled in when required to let us pass. We all enjoyed our refreshment stop at Aston Pottery, where we all tucked into some delicious freshly baked scones, along with tea’s & coffees. Service was as usual excellent, along with some spectacular flower borders. On the return journey the A420 proved to be a little challenging to cross. Thanks to Des for leading a second group when required. A nice ride with excellent company & no issues. Hopefully see you all on another ride soon. | ||
Distance:56.33 km (35.00 mi) | ||
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47609562" | ||
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