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Thu Dec 12th 2024
| Daytime 1* Thursday Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Lorna Swanton |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description: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).A gentle ride to coffee at the Grocer Chef in Ardington, perhaps to meet the 2* riders there. Out on the cycle path to Wantage, through to Charlton Road via Courtenay Road, then the track from Lark Hill to Lockinge. Up to Ginge on the road, down to Ardington on the Icknield Way. Home on the new path alongside King Alfred Way. Possibility of meeting on the track near the Lord Nelson by arrangement. |
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Report:A murky morning, but it was good to get out and meet up. A select group of four, we pedalled out along Main Street and the cycle path to Wantage, through to Charlton Road via Courtenay Road, then on the track from Lark Hill to Lockinge, where we paused while a surprising number of pedestrians, cars and horses went by. The road up to Ginge wasn’t as muddy as we’d feared, but we seemed to meet more clouds as we ascended, getting steadily damper. Down to Ardington on the Icknield Way, to the ever-welcoming Grocer Chef, where the 2* riders arrived as we were about to leave. We were all keen to try out the new cycle path by King Alfred Way and enjoyed its smooth surface and clear junctions. Not so much the cold wind driving drizzle into our faces! But our hearts were warm and the company was good. Thanks, everyone. | ||
Distance:20.28 km (12.60 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49237418 | |
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49237418" | ||
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Thu Dec 12th 2024
| Daytime 2* Thursday Ride | 2* |
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Leader:John Tranter |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description: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).A classic route - out through Denchworth and Hanney then across Cow Common to Steventon, up the hill and Featherbed Lane to East Hendred. Then we take the Icknield Way to coffee at the Grocer Chef in Ardington. Home on the new path alongside King Alfred Way. 18 miles / 29km |
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Riders:Angie FisherBrian Hipwell David Jackson Des Higgs James Bosley John Tranter Louise Bowers Patrick O'Leary Pauline Clark Roger Postbeschild Roger Turnbull Terry Ryland Tim Hoyle Riders = 13 Weather:  Report:It was clear that even the tiniest hint of halfway decent weather was enough to get lots of people out, eager for fresh air and exercise! A big group assembled - many thanks to Roger P for leading a second group on the road. All went well with the route, although it was unfortunate to have to deal with two separate incidents of cars overtaking on blind corners and then trying to veer into the group.As we climbed out of East Hendred we entered the gloom and mist and the ride was distinctly wet from there on. However the mood was lifted by warmth and great service at the Grocer Chef in Ardington. We finished off with a ride on the excellent shared use path alongside the new King Alfred Way road (although the difficulty in crossing the A417 highlighted the need for a priority crossing point there). Thanks to all for your cheerful company throughout! | ||
Distance:28.97 km (18.00 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/trips/242304012 | |
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49226180" | ||
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- 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.
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