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Sat Jun 17th 2017

Easy Saturday Afternoon Picnic Ride	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Monthly 16-32km (10-20 miles) family and social afternoon rides, usually with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Occasional short or gentle climbs. To mark Bike Week our Easy Saturday ride will be heading northwards to Duxford, the lowest ford on the Thames, where we'll stop for a paddle followed by a picnic. We'll head out via Denchworth and Lyford to Southmoor, cross the A420 on a bridge carrying a bridleway and continue to the beautiful village of Longworth. A short section of rideable bridleway will bring us through to Hinton Waldrist. Here a road drops down into the Thames Valley and Duxford. Riders can rest awhile by the ford and even go for a paddle. There is a short climb back into the Vale from the ford, but this is on a very quiet road (cul de sac) which everyone can take at their own pace. We'll regroup for a picnic tea by the church in Hinton Waldrist. Please bring something to sit and refreshments. We'll return to Grove Via Lamb Lane and Charney Bassett, a round trip of about 20 miles. This is a Bike Week Event and all are welcome including families. As we will be visiting the ford, please note that all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The ride will be at easy pace following quiet country lanes with no-one left behind.
Riders: Christine Ashdown John Tranter Karl Blake Lorna Swanton Michael Tayler Nick Portsmouth Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Tim Parr Tony Ashdown Veronica Parr Riders = 12 Weather: Report: It was hot!
Distance: 30.58 km (19.00 mi)
1* ride in Longworth paddling in the Thames at Duxford. paddling in the Thames at Duxford. paddling in the Thames at Duxford. does this count as off-road? At Duxford. paddling in the Thames at Duxford. 1* picnic at Hinton Waldrist. 1* picnic at Hinton Waldrist.
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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