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Thu Jul 23rd 2026

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	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 24-50 km (15-30 miles) at a pace of 18-20km/h (11-13 mph). to Priscilla's Kitchen. a bit hilly but a nice sunny day
Riders: David Hollick Louise Bowers Pauline Clark Peter Dalgliesh Richard Kidd Roger Postbeschild Riders = 6 Report: Only six riders turned up today. Two pulled out when they found out we were going up Chain Hill. I was a bit puzzled by this, as it's pretty much the same climb as Hackpen Hill, which they're usually quite happy to tackle. Anyway, I thought it was about time we headed south over the Downs after many weeks of taking the gentler northern routes. 🙂 At least five others agreed! We had quite an adventure. The first obstacle was the Denchworth road, which was closed, but we managed to charm the road crew into letting us through. Later, we came across a similar problem on the Newbury Road just before East Garston, which really was very closed. Richard was extremely diplomatic and somehow persuaded them to let us pass as well. The first climb was a bit of a trial for me, and I ended up reaching the summit at the back of the group, so that served me right for choosing the route! At the coffee stop, everyone was so keen to get going again that I nearly left half my cake behind and I forgot to take a photo ! The ride back was much more relaxed, with everyone settling into a steady rhythm after the morning's excitement. It was another enjoyable outing with good company, a few unexpected adventures, and the satisfaction of conquering Chain Hill once again.
Distance: 45.00 km (27.96 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56239913"
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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