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Sat Apr 13th 2024
2* Saturday Half Day Ride - Bluebell Special 2*
Leader:
Steve Swanton
Start Time:
9:30 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
A ride out to Badbury clumps to enjoy the bluebells before taking refreshments at Faringdon coffee house.

We'll cycle out through the Springline villages as far as Kingston Lisle then drop down to Uffington. A climb over Fernham Hill will bring us to the Coxwells, we'll pass the Great Barn then climb up to Badbury clumps. We'll take time to walk around the woods to enjoy the bluebells and views before descending into Faringdon. After refreshments we'll drop down to Thrupp and return to Grove via Littlemoor and Hatford. A round trip of around 31 miles, taken at an average 2* pace.

Please let me know if you are planning to come.

Half-day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph), with a refreshment stop.
Riders:
Anke Otto
David Jackson
Des Higgs
Eddie Little
Julie Haynes
Karl Blake
Louise Bowers
Philip (Pip) Jackson
Roger Turnbull
Steve Swanton
Susie Turnbull
Riders = 11

Weather:
sunny
Report:
A glorious morning to enjoy a scenic ride through the Vale and the bluebells at Badbury clumps. A fuller report and some pics to come.
Distance:
53.11 km (33.00 mi)
Ride Details:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46200290
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39018037"
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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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