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Sun Mar 24th 2024
Extended Sunday Shortie 3*
Leader:
Katherine Boyce
Start Time:
9:15 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. A 60km 3 hour ride with a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely.

I’ve wanted to go to the coffee and bakery at Kennington for sometime, so that’s the plan: out via Cothill, skirting Boars Hill to Kennington and Proof Social Bakehouse before returning via Boars Hill, Wootton and Lyford. Just shy of 60k and only one big hill. Please note the OMH start at 9.15
Riders:
Andy Pixton
Barry Stanton
Jo Little
Joy Arthur
Katherine Boyce
LeeAnn Norris
Lisa Footner
Paul Smith
Richard Kidd
Roger Postbeschild
Yvonne Bird
Riders = 11

Weather:
windy (fine)
Report:
Lovely to see so many out on a morning that definitely felt spring like! Few hiccups at the start but eventually most of us left and naturally split into 2 groups as traffic warranted, which made leading very enjoyable :).

Straightforward route to Kennington via Garford and Sunningwell for a first time (for me) at the Proof Social Bakery. The long queues were definitely worth putting up with for the yummy baked goods and excellent coffee. Luckily outside was sheltered and sunny as there were no seats inside. Richard caught up with us as we neared the end of the queue- a fitting reward for a heroic dash to join us!

The one hill was easily conquered and provided a different approach to Boars Hill. The descent wasn’t as bumpy as remembered, with just one horse to pass gingerly! Joy disappeared swiftly into a nagging headwind as we approached Appleton so she wouldn’t be late for a social engagement and soon the rest of us were going our separate ways in Grove after a splendid mornings riding. Thanks all for being great company :)
Distance:
65.76 km (40.86 mi)
Ride Details:
https://www.strava.com/activities/11028391356
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45834035"
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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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