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Sun Jul 12th 2015

Betjeman Ride	1*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: Betjeman Park, Wantage
Description: As part of the Wantage Festival and in partnership with the Trustees of the Betjeman Park in Wantage, this is a gentle beginners ride from the Park to Uffington, where John Betjeman lived during the 1930's. We leave the Park and cut across to Grove past the famous Plane on a Stick, then Denchworth, Goosey and Baulking to the parish church in Denchworth, where delicious tea and cakes await. 10 miles and no hills - seriously, anyone can do this! If you are up for it, we will guide riders back to Grove/Wantage as well.
Riders: Carin Tranter Dan Braghis John Tranter John Vandore Mike Boardman Riders = 5 Weather: Report: A very interesting and enjoyable version of the Betjeman Ride this year. The origin of this ride was to make a connection between Wantage and Uffington, both places where John Betjeman lived during the 1930's-50's. It was proposed by the Trustees of the Betjeman Millennium Park in Wantage. So this year we had two very important (although arguably somewhat elderly) Trustees on the ride - Ralph and Sue Cobham. They added greatly to the interest and fun of the ride, although we also dropped our average speed quite a lot! Oh - and the new Mayor of Wantage, StJohn Dickson, arrived to send us off in style! Lots of kindness and good catering at Uffington church. Delicious cakes! Also two new riders intending to ride with us again - welcome to Mike and Dan!
Distance: 32.19 km (20.00 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/5691403
official send off from Betjeman Park by the Mayor of Wantage, StJohn Dickson sheltering from the rain with Ralph Cobham on the Betjeman Ride
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8295229"
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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