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Sat Jan 22nd 2022
2* Saturday Half Day Ride 2*
Leader:
John Tranter
Start Time:
9:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Might be a struggle for new or irregular riders in winter months. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Sunday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained.

A repeat of a ride we did last summer, this is a real classic on some rarely used little roads down into the Thames Valley. Out via Denchworth and Park Lane to Stanford in the Vale, then to Hatford and a tiny road to the north. Then a quick dash down a short section of the A420 to Littleworth is rewarded by a dramatic drop into the Thames flood plain. Over the river to Clanfield, along to Bampton and a great tea stop at Aston Pottery. Pot buying is optional, but the cafe is great. Suitably fortified, we will take some time to explore the rarely travelled tiny lanes around Shifford and to the Thames at Chimney (tantalisingly close to the other side of Duxford ford), before conquering the modest challenge of Buckland Hill and (after exploring the back streets of Buckland village) heading for home via Charney Bassett.

40 miles and about four hours in total, so note the slightly earlier start time.
Riders:
Chris Bailey
Gerry Jones
John Tranter
Sarah Lewis
Riders = 4

Weather:
white cloudcold
Report:
The weather forecast had given us some worries about ice, but in the event it was a few degrees warmer than expected and all was well.

Sarah suffered a puncture in Stanford, but everyone pitched in to help and we were soon back on the road. Otherwise all went according to plan. As always, great cakes at Aston Pottery, and the riding through the empty areas of the Thames flood plain were as eerie as ever. Good to see the river!

A few tired legs as we got back to Grove - it was a long early season ride. Thanks to everyone for great company.
Distance:
64.37 km (40.00 mi)
Ride Details:
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/81862772
chilly 2* ride in the Thames valley
chilly 2* ride in the Thames valley
chilly 2* ride in the Thames valley
chilly 2* ride in the Thames valley
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36360354"
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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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