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Sat Aug 12th 2023

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). This is a classic ride 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 down to the Thames at the mysterious hamlet of 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: Barry Stanton David Jackson James Bosley John Tranter LeeAnn Norris Mike Bailey Nick Dunton Paul Smith Riders = 8 Weather: Report: We had wildly varying weather forecast all week for this one and when we set off it still seemed likely that we would get a soaking at some point. But - we got lucky and managed to dodge the storm clouds all around us. Always a fun ride and this edition was no exception. We made good time with the tailwind to Aston Pottery for a great coffee stop, slotting in nicely between a peloton from Swindon and and another from Bicester. Then we headed into the wild lands down by the river, getting more and more remote until we passed through the tiny hamlet of Chimney and finally made it to the little wooden bridge across the navigable channel of the Thames. We then headed home, conquering Buckland Hill in a more than adequate fashion. Thanks to all for a fun group, and particular thanks to Nick for sweeping.
Distance: 62.76 km (39.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/131094687
on the wooden bridge across the Thames near Chimney on the wooden bridge across the Thames near Chimney on the wooden bridge across the Thames near Chimney
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.; More Information