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Thu Nov 27th 2025

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Sociable ride of 24-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). Java Cafe in Abingdon, or possibly an alternative cafe in Abingdon market place.... 44km, no hills.
Riders: Barry Stanton David Bridge Geoff Neill John Groves Louise Bowers Paul Wensley Pauline Clark Roger Postbeschild Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Weather: Report: Amazingly, I managed to conjure up a warm and dry day in the middle of an otherwise cold and/or wet week. Unfortunately, Louise had to leave the ride, almost at the start. A flat rear was diagnosed as a tube with not one, but two splits. I still endorse tubeless.....The broom wagon was duly summoned. Otherwise uneventful. On reaching Abingdon, I looked in R&R but seating for 8 people together looked difficult. Java had more space (despite being smaller) and we were suitably refreshed. The return journey diverged somewhat from the published route as we used Peep-O-Day Lane, which remains good, despite the efforts of some tree routes. A bit of a headwind across 'The Prairie', where discussions took place about the impending reservoir. Many thanks to all for being a great group, and to David for sweeping.
Distance: 45.00 km (27.96 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/353701196
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48801246"
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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