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Sat Jul 14th 2018

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Might be a struggle for new or irregular riders in winter months. A ride at the easier end of 2* with some off-road sections. For a change of direction, we'll head eastwards to explore the recent developments around the Harwell campus and onto Blewbury garden centre for coffee at the StyleAcre cafe. Out to Harwell via Wantage and NCN544 we'll then loop through the Hagbournes, Blewbury and Upton before returning to Harwell. There is some flexibility of route back, depending on how hot it is and the need for shade - the route attached shows the longest. We can decide on the day. Aiming to be back in Grove before 1:30pm. Several section of the route are stony in places and may not suit thinnest road tyres, but tourers and hybrids will be fine.
Riders: Clare Hazell David Bridge David Lynch Eddie Little Lorna Swanton Michael Tayler Nick Portsmouth Steve Swanton Riders = 8 Weather: Report: A delightful ride on a gloriously sunny morning which turned decidedly hot on the way home.
Distance: 48.28 km (30.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28015908"
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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