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Sat Feb 17th 2018
Easy Saturday Afternoon Ride 1*
Leader:
John Tranter
Start Time:
1:00 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Family and social afternoon ride (16-32km / 10-20 miles), usually with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Occasional short or gentle climbs.

This is the ride we had to cancel in January. A nice gentle amble around the Vale. Out to Denchworth, Charney Bassett and back across to Goosey. Then a very gentle climb to Childrey followed by some good off-road tracks back through Challow to Wantage. Optional tea stop in Wantage depending on weather and how everyone is feeling by then.

BONUS EXTRA: I remember that this time last year there were lovely snowdrops at Sparsholt. So, depending how we feel at the relevant point, we might make a minor detour for the sake of an extra mile or so!

17 miles / 27 km.
Riders:
Carin Tranter
David Bridge
James McGuigan
John Tranter
Martyn Wigmore
Nick Portsmouth
Paul Penfold
Roger Postbeschild
Susan Holdroyd
Tony Botto
Riders = 10

Weather:
sunny intervals
Report:
What a lovely day! The first hints of spring were definitely in the air and perhaps because of that a good group gathered. Great to see James back with us for his second ride with the club. Also very impressive to see Roger's 1947 vintage bike!

It was a lovely ride in good company. We took the opportunity to drop down to Sparsholt to see the beautiful snowdrops by the church there and headed back to Wantage for a very pleasant tea stop at Umami.

Thanks to all for making it a fun afternoon!
Distance:
28.97 km (18.00 mi)
Ride Details:
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/20774465
1* spring ride in Lyford
1* spring ride in Lyford
1* spring ride in Lyford
1* spring ride in Lyford
1* spring ride in Lyford
1* spring ride in Lyford
1* spring ride by Childrey
1* spring ride by Childrey
snowdrops at Sparsholt
snowdrops at Sparsholt
snowdrops at Sparsholt
snowdrops at Sparsholt
Roger on his 1947 vintage bike!
Roger on his 1947 vintage bike!
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18595698"
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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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