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Thu Aug 13th 2026
Daytime 2* Thursday Ride - route TBA 2*
Leader:
Richard Kidd
Start Time:
9:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Please Note :
Start Time now 9:00am
If you want to join this ride please make sure you drink plenty before the ride and bring plenty of fluids with you.

Due to very hot temperature forecast it is very likely that the start time has been brought forward and the route shortened slightly. Ensure you hydrate well before the start and bring drinks with you.

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). 
Riders:
Angie Fisher
David Bridge
David Hollick
David Jackson
Julie Haynes
Pauline Clark
Peter Dalgliesh
Richard Kidd
Stephanie Haddrell
Riders = 9
Report:
As I write this report later in the afternoon our outdoor thermometer has gone off the scale so I am very relieved we took the extra precautions of a shorter route, an earlier start, an easier pace and exhortations to bring lots of fluids.
Being conscious of the extra load such hot conditions place on us old bodies I tried to keep the pace light. Peter told me later his wattmeter was showing an average 20% less effort than normal for a Thursday 2 star ride. We made sure there were water breaks in the shade on both legs and I think everyone seemed to survive intact.
There was a little more commuter traffic than we might have expected at 10:00am but I think it was worth it.

Just a note for those who don't contact me before a ride. It is a club requirement that you do this for every ride. Just turning up isn't acceptable unless there are exceptional circumstances. So please everyone do this every time. I was within a couple of degrees temperature of calling the ride off this morning so if I don't know you are coming I can't keep you in the loop.
Distance:
38.17 km (23.72 mi)
 
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56580832"
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Start Locations
WMP
Wantage Market Place
OMH
Old Mill Hall, Grove
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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.
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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