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Sat Apr 26th 2014

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	2*

Leader: Glen Savegar	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: 45-55km (30 - 40 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, at a riding pace of ~18km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. This month we will explore the springline villages of the vale, calling off for cream teas at Britchcombe Farm settling below Dragon Hill. A few climbs, but taken at a leisurely pace to suit the group, with time to enjoy the surroundings. Route outline- OMH, Denchworth, Goosey, Baulking, Uffington, Woolstone, Compton Beauchamp, Shrivenham, Ashbury, Britchcombe Farm (Tea), Westcot, Sparsholt, Childrey, Letcombes, Wantage, OMH. Approx 34.5 miles (55 km)
Riders: Chris Walters Des Higgs Glen Savegar John Stamp Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Riders = 6 Weather: Report: To be honest... the forecast was not looking great Saturday morning, but actually developed into a pretty fine afternoon despite a strong southerly wind, the vale a picture postcard of lush greens following the recent wet spell. The route presented many options resulting in a slightly shorter ride than originally planned. The black clouds gathering to the west looked pretty ominous, so missing out the descent to Shrivenham and subsequent climb to Ashbury was possibly our gain, sparing us a good soaking and resulting in an earlier arrival for tea. The "Tea Pot" Bridgecombe Farm is a lovely stop off and a real rarity in this neck of the woods. Suitably refreshed and following an extended break to fix a rear puncture, we eventually headed out on the homeward stretch. Arriving at Childrey we temporarily said bye to John who opted for the direct bridleway to Challow, while the remainder of us continued on through the Letcombes, reuniting with John at Challow cricket club for the final couple of miles back to OMH. A really enjoyable ride out ! Thanks everyone ! Glen S
Distance: 41.50 km (25.79 mi)	Ride Details: http://www.strava.com/activities/134494459/
Marsh Way, Claypit Lane junction. Steve heading out. Britchcombe Farm. The Tea Pot, Britchcombe Farm. Chris leads the exit. Britchcombe Farm.
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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