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Sat Jun 5th 2021
2* Half Day Ride 2*
Leader:
Susie Turnbull
Start Time:
9:45 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
This is a pre-bookable ride only. Max 10 places. To book your place please text the ride leader no sooner than the Monday before the ride. Half day ride with a coffee stop of 30 to 35 miles at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph).
We will go out through the Vale heading west as far as Shrivenham and then south to Ashbury for coffee after about 20 miles. One nasty hill from Ashbury to Compton Beauchamp. 34 miles.
Riders:
David Jackson
Des Higgs
Diana Whidborne
Ian Shipton
Karl Blake
Marion Shipton
Roger Postbeschild
Sally Bensoussis
Sarah Lewis
Stephanie Haddrell
Steve Swanton
Susie Turnbull
Riders = 12
Report:
A beautiful day for a lovely ride, clear blue skies, little wind and a gathering of happy cyclists. With 12 riders we split into two groups riding out through Denchworth, and Charney Basset towards Shellingford.
As is becoming customary leader Steph had a minor mechanical with a slipping seat thanks David for sorting this.
As Susie's group had surged ahead we made haste, eventually catching sight of them in Shrivenham.
On through Bourton we were further fuelled up the hills by the thought of coffee and cake at Ashbury. A lovely place to stop for a chat, we enjoyed our refreshments and great coffee, which all enjoyed. The only disappointment was that they have stopped selling almond croissants,!
As we left Ashbury along the springline we were spoilt with great views of the vale in bright sunshine, and grateful that the return journey was mainly down hill with a tail wind. The hill from Knighton was such fun. Sarah Lewis was flyng at this stage with the thought of cocktails and barbeque awaiting her and we sped home with ease.
A great ride and a lovely route thank you Susie Turnbull for the addition to our 2* programme.
Distance:
54.72 km (34.00 mi)
 
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30290849"
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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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