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Sun Jan 8th 2023
3* Sunday Half Day Ride. 3*
Leader:
Eddie Little
Start Time:
9:30 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. A half day ride (60-70km / 38-70km / 38-45miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text or email your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Monday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained.
Text 07512645320. Email edlittle157@gmail.com

This ride is at the shorter end of the half day rides, just on 38 miles/61km. A relatively flat, scenic & simple route taking in some lovely views of the villages of the Vale / Thames Valley & the River Thames. We’ll pass through Uffington, Fernham, Faringdon, Radcot & Clanfield stopping at Aston Pottery for our elevenses. Once refreshed we’ll head out along Shifford, Standlake, Southmoor & West Hanney. Expect to be back in Grove for around 13:00hrs.
Riders:
Andy Pixton
David Jackson
Eddie Little
Elliott Bogart
John Tranter
Joy Arthur
Karl Blake
Katherine Boyce
Roger Postbeschild
Sharon Bedford
Riders = 10

Weather:
light rain showers
Report:
Ten of us met at Grove on a sunny cloudy morning. The first half of the ride was incident free, it was great to see numerous clubs out enjoying the quiet roads between baulking & Uffington. Weather wise we had a mixed bag, at times strong headwind’s, a few light showers which soon fizzled out leaving us with a pretty good ride to Aston Pottery where we all enjoyed some beverages. Cyclists seem to dominate the cafe though not too busy. On the second half of the ride we enjoyed the ride around Shifford stopping at St Mary’s Church for a couple of photos. As we cycled along the A415 Karl suffered a broken gear cable, this played into Karl’s favour as we were close to his home, a quick bike swap & we were on our way homeward bound. Many thanks to Sharon, Roger & John for there secondary ride leading skills, very much appreciated. Thanks to everyone for making this an enjoyable day.
Distance:
61.16 km (38.00 mi)
 
3* riders St Mary’s Church Shifford. January 2023
3* riders St Mary’s Church Shifford. January 2023
St Mary’s Shifford.
St Mary’s Shifford.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41688159"
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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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