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Sun May 11th 2025

Off Road Sunday Ride Bluebell Special	2*

Leader: Eddie Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Lord Nelson, Charlton Rd, Wantage.
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 ages. We’ll head south up Lark Hill, then making the most of the displays of bluebells we’ll follow the bridleways through the woodlands south of the Lockinge and Hendred Estate, Old Street, Red Lane, Dark Lane, Catmore area, plus using some small sections of the Ridgeway. Stopping towards the end of the ride at the Court Hill Centre for morning coffee. Once refreshed we’ll return to Wantage via Letcombe Regis taking advantage of the lovely descent of Warborough Hill. Ride distance 22.08 miles/ 35km. This route is suitable for gravel bikes.
Riders: David Jackson Eddie Little Joy Arthur Louise Bowers Peter Brodie Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 6 Weather: Report: Six of us set off from the Nelson with blue skies and full sun. Perfect conditions waited ahead on the trails. What more could you ask for. As we cycled through the woods we were treated to an array of shades from the trees, wildflowers including the bluebells. Wildlife spotted, Fallow deer, Red kites, Buzzards, Raven, Swallows and butterflies. Unfortunately Pete suffered two mechanicals, air hissing from his rear tyre thankfully the tyre did reseal itself. Then a little later his chain snapped. Fortunately David was carrying the correct tools along with a spare link and fixed the chain. Thanks David you are a star!! Towards the end of the ride we stopped at the Court Hill Centre for a light lunch. Service and food was as usual excellent. We finished the ride with the wonderful descent of Warborough Hill. Thanks to everyone for being patient and for being a great group to lead.
Distance: 35.53 km (22.08 mi)
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Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50672867"
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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.; More Information