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Sat Nov 11th 2023
2* Saturday Half Day Ride 2*
Leader:
Roger Postbeschild
Start Time:
9:30 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). Not likely to be very hilly. Might be a struggle for new or irregular riders in winter months.

A long loop around the Vale designed to (hopefully) avoid flooding, hills and standing water as much as possible. Approx 31 miles, with some options in case of floods. Coffee stop towards the end at the Cantorist in Childrey.
Riders:
Barry Stanton
Chris Marchant
David Jackson
Des Higgs
John Groves
Julie Haynes
Paul Bentley
Roger Postbeschild
Stephanie Haddrell
Steve Swanton
Riders = 10

Weather:
sunnycold
Report:
I took this ride on for JT as he was unable to lead.
The route was amended from the original, due to strategically placed floods making it untenable.
Knowing that the Denchworth Road from Hanney can flood, I scoped it out before the ride, the level was well down in the ditches.
Needless to say, things had changed by this morning and it was rather wet. Yours truly, shod in waterproof winter boots, was fine. Others, unfortunately, were subjected to soggy feet for the rest of the ride. Apologies!
There were a couple of requests for a ride at the easier end of the distance. Not only did I manage this (44km) but I also missed out the proposed climb of Fawler Hill!
The route itself was not so much planned, as happened. The cafe stop was changed to Stanford. We arrived at Stanford Church at 10.56 which all fitted in rather well for an alfresco observance of the Armistice Day two minutes silence.
I should perhaps have claimed that this was planned all along..............
Good to see Julie out for an all too rare appearance and Steve made it round on his dodgy knee. A result all round!
Further coffee was enjoyed back at Munchies by the majority of the riders.
Distance:
44.00 km (27.34 mi)
Ride Details:
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/139292807
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/139292807"
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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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