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Thu Aug 4th 2022
Thursday Family Ride to Lockinge and Ardington 1*
Leader:
Steve Swanton
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
This week, we have planned a route out to Lockinge and Ardington making use of cycle paths and some quieter back streets in Grove and Wantage, parts of the Sustrans route 544 and the new Icknield Greenway. There is the opportunity to see an old fire engine, a famous racehorse and even spot a rhinoceros. The full route (15 km) includes an uphill section to Betterton and a nice long descent to Ardington. But we have lots of flexibility to shorten and vary the route depending on the age and experience of younger riders by splitting into smaller groups. It is also possible to pick up family riders in Charlton by prior arrangement. We'll stop for refreshments along the way so please bring a snack and a drink.

We'll be running a weekly series of family-friendly social rides on Thursday mornings over the Summer holidays. Designed for young riders with a parent/guardian, we'll cover 15-24km (9-15 miles) at a riding pace of 13-16km (8-10 miles) per hour following quiet country lanes and the occasional easy off-road track. We'll stop regularly to catch our breath, to take in the views and anything that takes our interest along the way. There will be experienced riders on hand to guide, assist and encourage. Please book your places by texting the ride leader no earlier than the Friday before.
Riders:
Alvaro Rey
Chloe Legate
Chris Muir
Hazel Muir
Kevin Hazell
Laura Legate
Lorna Swanton
Matthew Legate
Rachel Legate
Steve Legate
Steve Swanton
Val Smith
Riders = 12

Weather:
sunny
Report:
It was a real pleasure this morning to lead our lovely family cycling group on our first ride of the summer holidays. A warm welcome to Chris and Hazel, Leanne and Elissa and lovely to see Laura, Steve with Rachel, Chloe and Matthew again plus Alvaro too.

A fuller report and some photos to come.
Distance:
15.13 km (9.40 mi)
Ride Details:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40246815
Family riders by the old fire engine in Lockinge - 4Aug22
Family riders by the old fire engine in Lockinge - 4Aug22
Best Mate's statue - Family Ride 4Aug22
Best Mate's statue - Family Ride 4Aug22
Rhino! Spotted at Betterton
Rhino! Spotted at Betterton
Family riders on NCN5 - 4 Aug22
Family riders on NCN5 - 4 Aug22
Val leading the second group - family ride 4Aug22
Val leading the second group - family ride 4Aug22
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40246815"
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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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