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Tue Aug 19th 2025
Tuesday Evening 2* Ride 2*
Leader:
John Tranter
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
Old Mill Hall
Description:

Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly.

Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1.5-2 hour ride at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph)

NB: we have some troublesome road works and traffic lights on the A338 between Main Street Grove and Mably Way. Non-Grove based riders may wish to join us at the Mably Way/King Alfred Way roundabout (at approx 18.40)

A fun ride out to Scutchamer Knob - an ancient meeting place and burial mound on the Ridgeway up above East Hendred. A few hills on this ride, but nothing too major.

17 miles / 27km
Riders:
Adrian Herbert
Angie Fisher
Anke Otto
David Jackson
Des Higgs
John Tranter
Paul Kyberd
Stephanie Haddrell
Tim Waite
Riders = 9

Weather:
sunny intervals
Report:
A nice group formed for one of our traditional end of season Tuesday 2* rides - to conquer the hill up from East Hendred to Scutchamer Knob. It was particularly good to welcome Adrian on his first 2* ride.

We had a slight struggle to negotiate the roadworks on the A338 for the Lidl supermarket entrance, but after that all was plain sailing on quiet lanes and tracks. Everyone managed the climb very well, particularly Adrian who romped up there excellently. The ancient burial ground / meeting place of Scutchamer Knob, aka Cwichelmeshlaew Hill, has had a lot off vegetation cleared away so we could see the outline of the barrow and also enjoy the views in all directions. We headed for home via the Lains Barn road (good to see a lot of surface patching has improved the surface there).

Thanks to all for a great evening.
Distance:
27.36 km (17.00 mi)
Ride Details:
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/322011751
Tuesday 2* ride to Scutchamer Knob
Tuesday 2* ride to Scutchamer Knob
Tuesday 2* ride to Scutchamer Knob
Tuesday 2* ride to Scutchamer Knob
Tuesday 2* ride to Scutchamer Knob
Tuesday 2* ride to Scutchamer Knob
Tuesday 2* ride to Scutchamer Knob
Tuesday 2* ride to Scutchamer Knob
Tuesday 2* ride to Scutchamer Knob
Tuesday 2* ride to Scutchamer Knob
Tuesday 2* ride to Scutchamer Knob
Tuesday 2* ride to Scutchamer Knob
Tuesday 2* ride to Scutchamer Knob
Tuesday 2* ride to Scutchamer Knob
Tuesday 2* ride to Scutchamer Knob
Tuesday 2* ride to Scutchamer Knob
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52269345"
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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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