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Sun Sep 30th 2018

Uffington Church - Tea and cakes	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: To mark the last Sunday of the year when afternoons teas will be available at St Mary's church, a gentle ride out to Uffington. We'll head out via Charney Bassett, Gainfield and Fernham, returning via Baulking and Fernham. A round trip of about 20 miles. All welcome.
Riders: Brian Hipwell Diana Whidborne Lorna Swanton Nick Portsmouth Roger Postbeschild Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Riders = 7 Weather: Report: A cool overcast autumnal afternoon saw 7 riders gather for a leisurely outing to Uffington and the last chance this year to sample the tea and cakes on offer in the church (excellent as ever). With a group at the more experienced end of 1, we rode a little faster than usual 1 pace, fairly bowling along trying to keep up with a Di at one point! We had enjoyable detours to less visited corners of the Vale on our way out and back - the pretty village of Shellingford and the expanse of Baulking green. And after a headwind on our outward leg and some glowering clouds that threatened rain, we enjoyed the tailwind and some sunshine on the way home. A most enjoyable afternoon to mark the end of the Cycling Uk year. Thanks everyone for your company and a happy new cycling year!
Distance: 36.21 km (22.50 mi)
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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