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Sat Mar 5th 2022
| 3* Saturday Half Day Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Eddie Little |
Start Time:9:30 am |
Start Location:The Beacon Wantage. |
Description:As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Half day ride (60-70km / 38-45 miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Likely to visit distant destinations. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place text your name to the ride leader 07512645320 or email edlittle157@gmail.com 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.From Wantage we’ll head over the Downs to Lambourn, then on through Welford Park taking in the splendid views of the snow drops & the wonderful rolling Berkshire countryside & villages of Winterbourne, Snelsmore Common, Curridge & Hermitage. From this point we’ll move onto the Eling Way cycle route which will lead us to our tea stop at the community cafe/shop in the village of Hampstead Norreys. Once refreshed we’ll head on through Worlds End, Beedon & Stanmore, finishing with the wonderful decent of Chain Hill. Distance 40 miles/ 72km. |
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Riders:Chris BaileyEddie Little John Tranter Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Riders = 7 Weather:  Report:Seven of us set off from Wantage on a chilly & cloudy morning. The ride was lumpy from start to finish with all riders managing with ease. Traffic was reasonably light with most drivers being very courteous which was nice to see.We had some fantastic views of the snow drops & daffodils, also a sighting of the ponies grazing in Snelsmore. We stopped at the Hampstead Norreys Community shop/ cafe where we all enjoyed some hot beverages & bacon & egg baps/ special sausage rolls & other fine fare. As usual the service was excellent! On the return leg we experienced a very strong head wind which tested all riders to the limit! Hats off to all riders!! A great ride with excellent company! | ||
Distance:65.98 km (41.00 mi) | ||
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38658361" | ||
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