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Sun Aug 9th 2020

3* Sunday Half day ride	3*

Leader: Eddie Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Half -day touring ride (60-70 km / 38-45 miles), at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing almost inevitable. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book your place, text your name and preferred ride to Jon Townsin on 07780 676051 no earlier than 9.00am on the Monday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. Weâ€™ll head out across to Denchworth, then weâ€™ll pass through West Hanney, SouthMoor, over the A420 via the bridge. Then weâ€™ll have a nice gentle decent passing over the Thames at Newbridge. Weâ€™ll then turn onto some lovely quite lanes, passing through Northmoor, Stanton Harcourt, Yelford, Cote & Aston. Optional / social distance stop at Aston Pottery, the weather is looking fine, so we may be able to sit in the garden if itâ€™s not to busy, Or there is an takeaway option, you can also bring your own drink & snack if you prefer! Once we are all refreshed, weâ€™ll make our way through to Clanfield & back over the Thames at Radcot. Weâ€™ll then have the only two climbs of the day, Faringdon & a small part of Coles Hill. Then we will have a small descent to Great Coxwell, passing back over the A420, then onto Little Coxwell, Fernham, Baulking, Goosey, Denchworth & finally arriving back in Grove for around 13:30hrs. If you have any questions ref this ride, please donâ€™t hesitate to contact me, email edlittle157@gmail.com or message me on 07512645320. Ride distance = 71.00km / 44.3mi. Elevation gain, 1,414.2 ft.
Riders: Andy Pixton Clare Hazell Eddie Little James Bosley John Tranter Katherine Boyce Riders = 6 Weather: Report: Six of us set off from Grove on a very cool & cloudy morning. No real dramas to report on the first half of the ride. The roads were very quiet, which was nice. We arrived at Aston Pottery for 11:10am. The cafe was very quiet indeed, just a few other cycle clubs enjoying some beverages. Service was as normal excellent, we all enjoyed our drinks & some scrumptious cakes. The second half of the was nice & quiet. The ride leader suffered a rear blowout, this was soon fixed & we made good headway for Grove. We said goodbye to Katherine at Goosey, as she wanted to get some more miles in, getting ready for her 100 Mile ride on Thursday. We arrived back in Grove in good time. Thanks to everyone for your company, a lovely group to lead! Hope to see you all very soon.
Distance: 71.00 km (44.12 mi)
The new normal for a cafe stop?? Great Coxwell Tithe Barn selfie. Sorry, James... Cruising through Little Coxwell Cruising through Little Coxwell
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30390848"
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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