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Sun Apr 27th 2025
| 3* New Forest Weekend | 3* |
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Leader:Jo Little |
Start Time:9:00 am |
Start Location:Lyndhurst |
Description:Day two sees us on more familar roads, with a reverse ascent/descent of Bolderwood before the scenic ride through Rhinefield ornamental drive. We then head south before loooping back north for the cafe stop at Bealieu (28 miles) before returning to Lyndhurst.39 miles and 500m of climbing, again through a range of heathland, forest and villages. |
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Riders:Andy PixtonClare Hazell Eddie Little James Bosley Jan McCabe Jo Little John Tranter Joy Arthur Katherine Boyce Nicole Pethybridge Peter Brodie Richard Pethybridge Sharon Bedford Riders = 13 Weather: Report:It was warm and sunny from the start today and it was fun to do the reverse Bolderwood climb, especially as the descent was mostly traffic free. Rhinefield ornamental drive was as beautiful as ever, and we then had a good variety of scenery throughout the ride. The roads were busier than the day before - not sure if it was because it was sunnier or more touristy than the northern part of the forest. The cafe stop at Beaulieu was much appreciated before we all returned to Lyndhurst.Thanks again to Ed for being second ride leader and to everyone for being such a great group to cycle with. I'm already looking forward to next year's ride. | ||
Distance:56.33 km (35.00 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46806319" | ||
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Sun Apr 27th 2025
| Off Road Sunday Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Robin Tucker |
Start Time:9:30 am |
Start Location:Wantage Market Place |
Description:No need to book formally, but please text or email the ride leader so they know you're coming. Off-road gentle ride around local tracks, 15-20 miles probably visiting Harwell.Knobbly tyres required, it's mostly good, but puddles in places. We are keen to welcome new riders of all abilities. |
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Report:Four of us started from WMP, and fortunately, Pip, arriving a bit late, found us on Ormond ROad just before we turned off for the first hill (Springfield Road).Having promised a gentle ride, and the temperature rising, we ambled past Knights Farm and up Goddards Brook, climbing in two stages to The Ridgeway. There we headed east to Scutchamer's Knob and descended to the corner of Harwell Campus. Two at speed, three more gently, all smiling! The next section was defined by twisting trails through the woods. Our e-bike rider, having been laughing up the hills, was less keen on the tight turns, but no-one had any problems, and lots of fun was had until we popped out on NCN544 just Northwest of Harwell Campus. The riders agreed to add on a little extra loop via Rowstock, some extra twisty-trails-in-woods, and then we picked up the Icknield Greenway to return to Wantage via Ardington. | ||
Distance:27.36 km (17.00 mi) | ||
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