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Sat Nov 30th 2024
3* 5th Saturday Special 3*
Leader:
Sharon Bedford
Start Time:
9:00 am
Start Location:
The Beacon
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 80-100km (50-65 miles) all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders.

ROUTE CHANGED 29/11/24

We will mark the last day of November by a circular (and therefore hilly) route round the Downs. Lunch stop at Priscillas (60k into the ride so you may want to bring a snack). Hope to be back no later than 14.30, (possibly before)
Riders:
John Tranter
Joy Arthur
Lisa Footner
Sharon Bedford
Riders = 4
Report:
After a few cold days we were blessed with an uncharacteristically warm day for late November. As ever a route into the Downs always delivers hills and they certainly kept coming! (Circa 900m of climbing). But the route also gave us stunning views - and staying high kept us away from the floods. A new road (for me) from Peasemore to East Ilsley was delightful and definitely worth using again.
We had a brief stop at Hampstead Norreys Community Shop and a great lunch at Priscilla’s (where we actually sat outside!).
Thanks to my three companions for their company and making ride leading a doddle.
Distance:
77.00 km (47.85 mi)
 
hilly 3* ride up on the Downs
hilly 3* ride up on the Downs
hilly 38 ride up on the Downs
hilly 38 ride up on the Downs
hilly 38 ride up on the Downs
hilly 38 ride up on the Downs
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49158908"
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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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