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Sun Mar 17th 2013

CANCELLED - Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: UPDATE, Sunday 09.00: RIDE IS CANCELLED. If anything, the snow is falling harder now and even the main roads are covered. Sorry! UPDATE, Sunday 08.15: Unbelievable - heavy snow in Grove! if it persists or settles, I will have to cancel. However, it is not forecast to, so for now I will plan to continue the ride. *UPDATE, Saturday 22.30: roads a bit soggy, but still planning to ride. Will update again at 09.00 tomorrow. NB: start at Old Mill Hall, Grove. Another of my Oxford special rides, this is a fairly gentle ride, only really designated 3 by the total distance (around 100km / 65 miles). It is a variation of a ride we did last year. We will go out via Hanney, Steventon & Sutton Courtenay to Long Wittenham, then cross the Thames at Clifton Hampden and go through the Baldons to Garsington and Horspath. Then a cunning wiggle past the Mini factory into Headington, past the house with a shark in the roof, down Headington Hill, right into the heart of Oxford for lunch - which will be something special at the Mitre on the High, courtesy of the amazing Andy Cowan who happens to be the manager. Then a few historical reference points to note amongst the dreaming spires before we head north to Wolvercote and round Port Meadow to Botley and Cumnor, followed by a gentle run home via Fyfield and Charney Bassett. Easy riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph).
Comment on this ride

Written by : Robin Tucker

Posted on : March 17, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Wise move John - the snow is still coming and the only chance of reprieve in the forecast is that it may turn to heavy rain!

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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