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Sat Feb 14th 2026

Substitute Regular Ride	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 12:30 pm	Start Location: The Beacon
Description: MOVED FROM SUNDAY DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST Ride of about 55-60k with a stop at Cafe Bella in Ramsbury.
Riders: Andy Pixton Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Sharon Bedford Riders = 4 Report: Moving the ride from the full day ride on the Sunday (cancelled due to heavy rain) to an afternoon only Saturday ride meant that there was a need for a hastily put together route. However despite it being hilly, (I would challenge anyone to plot a c50k ish route to Ramsbury that isn't!), it was well received. The Downs looked splendid in the (rare) February sunshine with both snowdrops and daffodils in plentiful supply . We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the roads south of Lambourn compared to Oxfordshire and we were able to find some very quiet roads with not much traffic. We did come across one flood, but Andy, being the tallest amongst us volunteered to try it out, (Thanks Andy), and concluded it was passable. Cafe Bella did great coffee and cakes, but we were not able to select anything else from the menu as there was a long wait and we wanted to ensure we were home before the sun (and temperatures) dropped. Thanks to the group for their great company.
Distance: 58.00 km (36.04 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53976167"
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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