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Thu Oct 2nd 2025

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A ride out to Childrey for refreshments at the village stores. We'll head out through Stockham to the Letcombes before dropping into Childrey. We'll return through the vale via Challow Station and Goosey. 14 miles. Please let me know if you are planning to come. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph).
Riders: Geoff Neill John Stamp Mila Yearley Patrick O'Leary Steve Swanton Tim Hoyle Tim Waite Vicky Hoyle Riders = 8 Weather: Report: After a blank September for 1* rides, it was lovely to have a group of 8 out today. A warm welcome to Tim's daughter Vicky on her first ride with the club. Six of us set off from OMH to be joined by Mila and Tim W in Wantage as we headed out to the Letcombes. Once clear of Ickleton Road, we regrouped in the usual place off the Letcombe Road by the solar farm. Thereafter, it was a very pleasant ride through the lanes, with the trees and hedges starting to show more autumnal tints. Everyone climbed Holborn Hill at their own pace and we regrouped at the top to catch our breath and enjoy the views (and natter). We were soon enjoying the descent into Childrey before stopping at the village shop. We had a most convivial refreshment break with friendly service and excellent pastries. After our stop, there was further descending into the Vale to enjoy before a short stretch of the A417 to Goosey. After Goosey, we said goodbye to Tim and Vicky, who were cycling back to Hanney via Charney Bassett to avoid the roadworks on the Denchworth to Hanney road. The rest of us continued en route through Denchworth, back in Grove just after 12:30. Thanks everyone for your good company on a most enjoyable ride to lead.
Distance: 22.85 km (14.20 mi)
Thursday 1* riders resting at the top of Holborn Hill - Oct25
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52838497"
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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