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Thu Dec 11th 2025

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 9:30 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). An early chance to eat a mince pie (bring your own, I am afraid) on top of the White Horse Hill. Coffee will then be taken at Baking Bee in Ashbury before returning via Uffington and Fawler Hill. Please note, this is a distinctly hilly ride for a Thursday. Routes are limited due to the closure of Denchworth Road! PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME AS I HAVE TO DO A HOSPITAL RUN AFTER THE RIDE.
Riders: Angie Fisher Anke Otto Barry Stanton David Bridge Des Higgs Geoff Neill Katherine Boyce Louise Bowers Pauline Clark Roger Postbeschild Steve Swanton Riders = 11 Weather: Report: The weather was reasonably kind - dry, if a little breezy on the way out, and not too cold. We collected Anke in Letcombe and met up with Des and Louise at the coffee stop at Baking Bee in Ashbury. The hill was conquered, firstly by those with e-assistance and, shortly behind, Pauline as the first of the 'analogue' riders. Mince pies were duly enjoyed at the top, photos taken, and we then pressed on to Ashbury. The return trip was a little easier, with some tail wind assistance. Apologies to all that I was not as attentive as usual in making sure that corners were marked.......I had a pressing engagement! Happily, all were gathered in at the end. Thanks to Steve for sweeping and to all for being a great group.
Distance: 44.00 km (27.34 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53437382"
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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