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Thu Mar 26th 2026

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride to Abingdon	2*

Leader: Peter Dalgliesh	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). Joint lead with Roger P. Coffee in Abingdon, probably Java, basically flat with one big hill.
Riders: Brian Mortimer Des Higgs John Tranter Louise Bowers Martin Purling Patrick O'Leary Peter Dalgliesh Roger Postbeschild Riders = 8 Weather: Report: A nice ride on a chilly day. The sunshine was abundant and most survived the ride. Huge apologies to Brian who very unfortunately got left behind in Wantage. My fault, I’m very sorry. Lesson to learn, I must carefully check everyone is there before I start.
Distance: 48.00 km (29.83 mi)
Coffee and cakes outside Java Café
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54313625"
Comment on this ride

Written by : Roger Postbeschild

Posted on : March 26, 2026 at 4:52 PM

To be fair to Peter, I incorrectly uploaded the start point as Wantage Market Place......

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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