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Thu Apr 18th 2024
Daytime 2* Thursday Ride 2*
Leader:
Roger Postbeschild
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
Old Mill Hall
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). 
Will attempt to meet up with 1 star group for coffee.
I have attempted to avoid the recent resurfacing work. there is a small amount of Icknield Greenway but not the gravelly bits!
Riders:
Chris Marchant
Des Higgs
Eddie Little
Geoff Neill
John Groves
John Salmon
Karl Blake
Louise Bowers
Roger Postbeschild
Roger Turnbull
Sharon Bedford
Terry Ryland
Tim Hoyle
Riders = 13

Weather:
sunny intervals
Report:
It's amazing what a sunny (but still chilly) and non windy day will do for a ride turnout.
Thirteen riders plus the one star crew.
We split into two groups, with Sharon taking the second, to get out of Grove. I decided to brave the road closure in Denchworth (tree surgery - we were waived through) and Sharon took the alternative route, as discussed at the start!
Having waited to see whether Sharon's group would follow through the closure (for too long, as it happens) we eventually met up in Kingston Lisle - having climbed the hill. Several e-bike riders zoomed past me up said hill, my little legs being a bit tired from yesterday's ride in The Chilterns!
I was a little surprised to see Louise going back down the hill, but at least that meant we were no longer an unlucky number of riders!
We continued as one group, and sat outside at The Grocer Chef in the sunshine - the one star group had bagged the sunniest table though.
We returned via Lain's Barn to Grove.
Good to welcome Tim and to admire Geoff's e-bike.
It should be noted that this puts Karl first on the leader board - impressive after his long forced layoff!
Thanks to Sharon and Des.
Distance:
32.60 km (20.26 mi)
 
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46244856"
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Start Locations
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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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