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Mon Aug 25th 2025

Bank Holiday Special	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: The Beacon
Description: August Bank Holiday Monday - So an excuse for an extra ride 80k (ish) route. May have to be a bit flexible on cafes. If the cafe is open in Aldbourne (30k) then we can stop there for a quick coffee. Either way we will have a longer stop at Elaine's in Hungerford (52k) before heading home. Let me know if you are coming please.
Riders: Barry Stanton Chris Bailey Jo Little John Tranter Nicole Pethybridge Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Riders = 7 Report: We set off in glourious sunshine and it stayed with us all the way round, (perhaps getting a little too hot by the end). We had an unexpected headwind at times but it didn’t seem to hamper us too much and it did help us a little on the way back - especially on the descent of Chain Hill where much fun was had! A great group of riders, good cafe stops (both open to the relief of the ride leader) - in all just a Great Way to spend a Bank Holiday Monday.
Distance: 85.00 km (52.82 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52149827"
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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