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Thu Jun 6th 2024
Daytime 1* Thursday Ride 1*
Leader:
Lorna Swanton
Start Time:
10:00 am
Start Location:
Old Mill Hall
Description:
A ride out to Harwell Campus to the Harwell memorial stone, where the first aircraft took off for the D-Day operation. Coffee at the Lightbox Cafe. Out via Kingsgrove, Ardington and the Icknield Greenway, return by Ginge, Lockinge and Lains Barn. Expect rough tracks, gravel and potholes!
Possibility of joining at Charlton Church by prior arrangement. Please book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph). 
Riders:
Diana Whidborne
Lindsey Barker
Lorna Swanton
Sarah Macaulay
Steve Swanton
Susan Holdroyd
Susie Turnbull
Tim Waite
Riders = 8

Weather:
sunny intervals
Report:
The 80th anniversary of D-Day seemed a fitting day to visit the Harwell memorial stone, and we had a (mainly) fine, bright morning for our ride there. We set off a little late from Grove, having spent time welcoming new rider Lindsey, and nearly lost Sarah and Tim, both due to meet us by the church in Charlton, to the 2* ride, which got there before us. Fortunately they realised in time and held on for us. It was great to be able to get to Harwell Campus on quiet roads and dedicated cycle tracks (from the beautifully smooth to the very rough), to discover the memorial, and enjoy a leisurely coffee at the Lightbox cafe. And to see the 2* riders there. All in all, a very pleasant morning. Thanks, everyone, for your company.
Distance:
28.97 km (18.00 mi)
Ride Details:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46942711
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46942711"
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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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