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Sat Jun 17th 2017
Easy Saturday Afternoon Picnic Ride 1*
Leader:
Steve Swanton
Start Time:
2:00 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Monthly 16-32km (10-20 miles) family and social afternoon rides, usually with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Occasional short or gentle climbs.

To mark Bike Week our Easy Saturday ride will be heading northwards to Duxford, the lowest ford on the Thames, where we'll stop for a paddle followed by a picnic.

We'll head out via Denchworth and Lyford to Southmoor, cross the A420 on a bridge carrying a bridleway and continue to the beautiful village of Longworth. A short section of rideable bridleway will bring us through to Hinton Waldrist. Here a road drops down into the Thames Valley and Duxford. Riders can rest awhile by the ford and even go for a paddle.

There is a short climb back into the Vale from the ford, but this is on a very quiet road (cul de sac) which everyone can take at their own pace. We'll regroup for a picnic tea by the church in Hinton Waldrist. Please bring something to sit and refreshments. We'll return to Grove Via Lamb Lane and Charney Bassett, a round trip of about 20 miles.

This is a Bike Week Event and all are welcome including families. As we will be visiting the ford, please note that all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The ride will be at easy pace following quiet country lanes with no-one left behind.
Riders:
Christine Ashdown
John Tranter
Karl Blake
Lorna Swanton
Michael Tayler
Nick Portsmouth
Steve Boreham
Steve Swanton
Susan Holdroyd
Tim Parr
Tony Ashdown
Veronica Parr
Riders = 12

Weather:
sunnyhot
Report:
It was hot!
Distance:
30.58 km (19.00 mi)
 
1* ride in Longworth
1* ride in Longworth
paddling in the Thames at Duxford.
paddling in the Thames at Duxford.
paddling in the Thames at Duxford.
paddling in the Thames at Duxford.
paddling in the Thames at Duxford.
paddling in the Thames at Duxford.
does this count as off-road? At Duxford.
does this count as off-road? At Duxford.
paddling in the Thames at Duxford.
paddling in the Thames at Duxford.
1* picnic at Hinton Waldrist.
1* picnic at Hinton Waldrist.
1* picnic at Hinton Waldrist.
1* picnic at Hinton Waldrist.
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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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