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Sun Oct 22nd 2023
| Regular Wantage Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Katherine Boyce |
Start Time:9:15 am |
Start Location:Beacon |
Description:Monthly 80-100km (50-65 miles) all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing almost inevitable. Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Monthly 80-100km (50-65 miles) all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders.In view of the flooded roads in the Vale, the route has been changed to take us more up. A figure of 8 with a repeat between Lambourn and Eastbury. This is a bit hillier than originally but does give us the opportunity to stop in Hungerford for coffee / brunch / cake at around 35k and maybe at Saddleback before descending Chainhill. Weather forecast is looking promising but water will still be very evident on the roads west of Wantage and Grove. Please note this is now a Wantage Beacon start |
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Riders:Barry StantonDes Higgs Eddie Little Jo Little Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Riders = 8 Weather:  Report:With so many floods in the Vale, the route was changed to a figure of 8, which on the day became a lovely straightforward circular ride courtesy of Sharon. This was a gorgeous route that included the roller coaster out of Baydon and the peaceful descent to Aldbourne. The climb out of Aldbourne was interesting, with much of what followed on roads we seldom (if ever) use. Elaine’s in Hungerford was up to its usual standard and we enjoyed being able to sit out. The return via Eastbury and Great Shefford was also interesting, the climb over the ridge ensured we avoided some of the smaller roads that were likely to be mucky after the storm.All in all a cracking ride, with lots of laughter and heroic clubbiness from Barry who volunteered at least 3 times to assist with mechanicals. Personally as I tried to get thick oil of my hands after reseating my chain, I wish I’d accepted  Definitely a route to revisit, thanks Sharon. I will endeavour to run the planned ride later in the season. | ||
Distance:84.33 km (52.40 mi) | Ride Details:https://www.strava.com/activities/10084622766 | |
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44803024" | ||
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