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Sun Aug 25th 2024
Off Road Sunday Ride 2*
Leader:
Eddie Little
Start Time:
9:30 am
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Off-road half day ride around local tracks, usually 15-30 miles. Knobbly tyres required. We are keen to welcome new riders of all abilities.

From Grove we’ll follow the Wilts & Berks Canal out via Stockham,Challows & Childrey. Then we’ll follow the road up through Sparsholt / Sparsholt Firs where we will join the Ridgeway, following the Ridgeway out just past Scutchamer Knob. The route then follows the bridleway/Stileway Rd linking us up to the Icknield Way, taking us home via Lockinge. Expect to be back in Grove for 12:30pm

Ride Distance 23mi/37km.
This route is gravel bike friendly.
Refreshment stop @ Chilton Garden Centre.
Riders:
Eddie Little
Joy Arthur
Peter Brodie
Terry Penn
Riders = 4

Weather:
sunny intervals
Report:
This was a ride of two halves & multiple surfaces.The first part of the ride consisted of riding along the Wilts & Berks Canal, Grove to West Challow, which made for a lovely ride. We then joined the Ridgeway at Sparsholt Firs, following the Ridgeway via Old Street out as far as Scutchamer Knob.This is where we left the Ridgeway, descending to our refreshment stop at Chilton Garden Centre. The service, food & drinks were excellent. The garden centre is now owned by British Garden Centres, & has been completely refurbished along with a brand new restaurant. Once we were refreshed, we then followed the Icknield Way back home via Lockinge to Wantage. The Ridgeway wasn’t too busy though it was nice to see cyclists & walkers of all ages enjoying this beautiful & ancient trail, along with some spectacular views. A lovely chilled ride with nice company & incident free.
Distance:
40.23 km (25.00 mi)
 
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Sunday off Road Ride, August 2024.
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Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48084570"
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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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