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Sat Jan 15th 2022
1* Saturday Half Day Ride 1*
Leader:
Steve Swanton
Start Time:
1:00 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
A slight change of plan and please note the 1pm start. A gentle loop around the vale with on optional refreshment stop at the Vale and Downland Museum in Wantage towards the end of the ride.

Heading out first to Lyford and Charney Bassett, we'll turn south passing close to Denchworth to cross the railway line over the Circourt Road bridge (with a great view of the Downs). We'll have one short section along the A417 before turning right to West Challow and will make use of two tarmacked bridleways, the first climbing gently to Childrey, the longer second with a short potholed section into East Challow. After a short ascent through East Challow, we will be rewarded by the nice long descent into Wantage. After tea, we will take a cunning back route back to Grove. Total distance about 17 miles, but there is a 10-mile option back to Grove from Denchworth for those that would like the opportunity of a shorter ride. Lights recommended in case it is gloomy.

As a courtesy to the ride leader, please pre-book for this ride. Please text the leader, giving your name, no earlier than 9:00am on the Sunday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised if the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained.

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.
Riders:
Gerry Jones
Jonathan Lewis
Lorna Swanton
Nick Portsmouth
Roger Postbeschild
Sarah Lewis
Steve Boreham
Steve Swanton
Riders = 8

Weather:
black low cloud
Report:
Eight riders for our first weekend 1* ride of the year - a warm welcome to Jonathan on an otherwise cold, overcast but windless afternoon. We made our way north through Denchworth, stopping for a short break by the church in Lyford (new to some) before continuing on to Charney Bassett and looping back to Denchworth via Goosey lane and Asti equestrian. There were no takers for the short cut home despite the cold, so we all continued on the more undulating part of the ride. Hedge trimming was in progress beyond the Circourt railway bridge but we managed to negotiate the substantial amount of on-road debris without incident. The gentle climb on the bridleway from West Challow to Childrey served to warm us up and then it was across the rather muddy and now deeply potholed track to East Challow. Sarah, Jonathan and Gerry went there own ways in Wantage and the remaining 5 riders continued on to the museum cafe for tea. By the time we left there were signs of blue sky. but no sun appeared and it still felt cold. We followed the back route past Wantage hospital and through the Charlton estate as planned and were back in Grove before 4pm.
An enjoyable ride and good to catch up - thanks everyone for your company and thanks to Nick for sweeping.
Distance:
27.52 km (17.10 mi)
 
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31680375"
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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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