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Tue Jun 7th 2022
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Steve Swanton |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:This is a pre-bookable ride. Please book your place by texting the ride leader no sooner than the Wednesday before the ride (don't forget to include your name).Our leisurely and sociable Tuesday evening 1* rides are designed specifically with adult newcomers to cycling and youngsters in mind, or those who just want some relaxed and sociable exercise. We cover a distance of 10-15 miles at a gentle pace of 8-10 mph, following quiet country lanes and the occasional easy off-road track. We stop regularly to catch our breath, to take in the views and anything that takes our interest along the way. |
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Report:A lovely sunny evening for a ride. Following the recent heavy rain, we agreed a flexible plan in case of any muddiness on the unsurfaced sections. Through Charlton and along the Sustrans route to West Lockinge as planned, we then turned onto the Icknield Greenway to test the underwheel conditions. As the route had drained well, we continued through Ardington and on the track up to the new bridge over Ginge brook. This part of the route was new to my three companions and we stopped to admire the view above the bridge before dropping down onto it and then up the other side.After the off-road ascent, we rewarded ourselves by sharing the free chocolate butter cups handed out at the start (thank you Jane). Suitably rested we completed the climb up to Ginge, being gently overtaken by Susie and Roger in their open-top coupe. From the top of the hill above Ginge, we enjoyed the descent to Lockinge. Here Hilary left us to return to Wantage, while the rest of us climbed up the hill to Lains Barn. After another great descent we rolled back into Grove at about 8:10pm. Thanks all for your company on an enjoyable evening ride. | ||
Distance:18.35 km (11.40 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39730352 | |
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35461541" | ||
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