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Thu Nov 22nd 2018

Daytime 1* Ride Series	1*

Leader: Carin Tranter	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Social rides up to 24km (15 miles), usually with a cafe stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as it may be cancelled or the start time changed. Loop through Denchworth, to A417 turn off to West Challow, up to Childrey, track back towards East Challow and Wantage. Coffee in Wantage. Return into the back of Charlton and onto the bike track to Grove and return through Grove to OMH. Approximately 12 miles.
Riders: Carin Tranter Des Higgs Diana Whidborne Karl Blake Lizzie Long Lorna Swanton Martin Hook Martyn Wigmore Riders = 8 Weather: Report: Successful ride despite the cold. Exciting moment as we stopped at Challow Marsh railway bridge where there were lots of train spotters. We waited for the steam train Union of South Africa, an interesting spectacle! Very nice coffee stop at the Buzz cafe in Wantage.
Distance: 19.31 km (12.00 mi)
The steam train Union of South Africa seen on today's ride
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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