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Thu Mar 27th 2025
Daytime 1* Thursday Ride 1*
Leader:
John Stamp
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Please pre-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 classic loop to Stanford-in-the-Vale for refreshments at the coffee house.
Riders:
Andy Belcher
Carin Tranter
John Stamp
John Tranter
Lorna Swanton
Stephanie Haddrell
Steve Swanton
Susan Holdroyd
Riders = 8

Weather:
sunny intervalswindycold
Report:
Worth the ride to see various banks of daffodils, in the various village greens. in full bloom.

Breaks during the ride were kept short due to the chilly wind!
Excellent coffee & cakes @ Standford Coffee Shop which now has a lounge area.

Average speed 9.5ml/hr.
Distance:
20.92 km (13.00 mi)
 
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29341988""
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Thu Mar 27th 2025
Daytime 2* Thursday Ride 2*
Leader:
Richard Kidd
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).
Blake's, Clanfield, out via Bampton, return via Faringdon. 46km.
Riders:
Angie Fisher
Barry Stanton
David Bridge
Des Higgs
Geoff Neill
John Groves
Katherine Boyce
Louise Bowers
Pauline Clark
Peter Dalgliesh
Richard Kidd
Terry Ryland
Tim Hoyle
Riders = 13

Weather:
heavy rain showers
Report:
13 of us set off from OMH to Blakes at Clanfield. The forecasters predicted rising temperatures during the day so some us were slightly underdressed for the conditions however it was bright,dry and with relatively light winds we couldn’t complain. At Kath’s suggestion we split into two groups to ride out through Denchworth, Buckland and Bampton to Clanfield. Blakes lived up to its reputation of excellent large cinnamon buns. A group from Swindon Wheelers were just finishing their coffees as we sat down.
Down to twelve riders for the return we only got as far as Radcot before Tim’s bike decided to shed a disc pad leaving him with braking on his rear wheel only. Des took over the lead as I went back to check on Tim. We got him home safely as there were no big descents on the return route to worry about. I had been a little nervous about using the A417 out of Faringdon but everyone seemed to cope ok despite there being an open drain hole with no grill cover on our side of the road.
We caught up with the main group just as they got back to Grove. We rounded off the ride with a coffee at Costa. Everyone seemed to have good time and enjoyed the route.
Distance:
53.58 km (33.29 mi)
 
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50069744"
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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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