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Thu Apr 30th 2026

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Lorna Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: To Harwell Campus for coffee at the Lightbox Café. Out via King Alfred Way, Ardington and the Icknield Greenway. Return via Ginge, Lockinge and the track into Wantage, cut through to Humber Ditch and back along cycle path to Grove. Please book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of just under 17 miles at a pace of 9-11 mph. (Thanks to John L for pointing out that Grocer Chef would be closed today.)
Riders: Carin Tranter John Leggott John Tranter Lorna Swanton Rob Godfrey Sarah Macaulay Steve Swanton Tim Waite Riders = 8 Weather: Report: A beautiful sunny morning brought 8 riders out for this leisurely outing to the Lightbox Café at Harwell Campus. Four of us set off from Grove, feeling it not quite so leisurely as we ascended King Alfred Way past the benches against a brisk wind from the East. The other four joined at various pre-arranged spots and a full complement continued along the Icknield Greenway to Ardington, crossing the Bridge of Doom with caution - a sharp edge has appeared that's caught some riders out - and on to Harwell. The bumpy parts of the track really make you appreciate the smooth bits! Marvelling at the ever-changing campus, we made our way to the Lightbox, where the service was efficient, the coffee excellent and the chat engaging. On the return we stayed more on the road, going via Ginge and Lockinge, before picking up route 544 and the track into Wantage at Lark Hill. Several riders split off there, leaving three of us to return to Old Mill Hall. A really enjoyable morning - thanks, everyone, for your company.
Distance: 26.60 km (16.53 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50866293
Regrouping on the way to Harwell Climbing from the Bridge of Doom Regrouping on the way to Harwell
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50866293"
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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