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Sat Jun 15th 2019

Picnic Ride to Duxford	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 this year's Bike Week a sociable ride to the lowest ford on the River Thames at Duxford to be followed by a picnic in Hinton Waldrist. We'll ride out via Lyford to Southmoor and cross the A420 on a canny bridge to reach the village of Longworth. We'll stop in a lovely hidden corner before continuing on to Hinton Waldrist. Here a road drops down into the Thames Valley and Duxford. The ford is reached by a stretch of bridleway, but after the recent rain, we'll need to proceed with care and the ford may be higher than usual. So while we may be able to paddle, we may not be able to cycle across. 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 on and refreshments. We'll return to Grove via Lamb Lane and Charney Bassett, a round trip of about 19 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: David Jackson Diana Whidborne Eve Thornton (decd) John Tranter Lorna Swanton Martyn Wigmore Stephanie Haddrell Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Tony Botto Riders = 11 Weather: Report: Report to come
Distance: 33.47 km (20.80 mi)
11 optimists at Lyford - Picnic Ride June 2019 Cruising past Longworth Manor - Picnic ride June 2019 Cruising past Longworth Manor - Picnic ride June 2019
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15322164"
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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