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Thu Apr 2nd 2026

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride to Baking Bee, Ashbury	2*

Leader: Roger Postbeschild	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
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). Time to practice Hackpen Hill again.... Out to Lambourn, then Baking Bee at Ashbury for coffee, return via Uffington.
Riders: Angie Fisher Anke Otto Des Higgs Martin Purling Peter Dalgliesh Roger Postbeschild Steve Swanton Terry Ryland Riders = 8 Weather: Report: What a difference a cold front makes..........our first ride of April was distinctly chilly! We met Steve at Baking Bee as he had a puncture and needed a new tube to repair it. No incidents on the way back, and I maintained my record (just) on providing sunshine on a Thursday ride....just before we returned to Grove.
Distance: 49.00 km (30.45 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54418476"
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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