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Sat Jul 12th 2025

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 8:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY START TO MINIMISE THE HEAT! Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). We have a very hot weather forecast for this one. So an early start and a simple, shorter ride seems appropriate. A familiar loop out to Steventon, up the hill and then cutting across to East Hendred and the Icknield Way to our coffee stop at the Grocer Chef in Ardington. Then home via the new track alongside the King Alfred Way. A mellow 18 miles.
Riders: Anke Otto John Tranter Nick Portsmouth Riders = 3 Report: The early start was definitely worth it, but it was still understandable that there were only a couple of brave souls willing to join me in the heat. In the event, we had a really nice ride - quiet traffic at that time on a Saturday morning, and also the chance to get to the Grocer Chef in time for breakfast. Thanks, Nick and Anke!
Distance: 28.97 km (18.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/306955590
hot 1* ride on the Icknield Way
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42554608"
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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