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Thu Oct 8th 2020

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Sociable rides from 24km-40 km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 16-19km (10-12 miles) per hour. Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Friday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. A ride of approximately 19 miles; out through the Letcombes and Childrey Sparsholt and Kinston Lisle returning via Goosey. NB Coffee at the end of the ride in the pods and garden at the Fox at 11.30 Coffee and Danish for £5. Please let me know if you are coming for coffee as I have to book pods! DEADLINE for booking place 5pm Wednesday
Riders: Des Higgs Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 2 Report: A warm but damp morning turned rapidly into a wet and windy one! Des and I rode out on the planned ride through the Letcombes and Childrey getting wetter by the minute! Des shed his glasses as he was blinded by the rain. As we approached Sparsholt the rain gave way to patches of blue sky and we shed our waterproofs. Riding at pace to keep warm and with the wind behind us we flew through Kingston Lisle, Baulking and Childrey and went on towards Charney before heading back to Denchworth for our rendezvous at the Fox. On the way we caught sight of David Bridge on a circular route to meet us and Martin Wigmore who was scrumping walnuts! As we arrived at the Fox Lizzie Hardingham joined us along with Ali Kempson. We were greeted warmly at the pub, where we had coffee and a selection of Danish Pastries for £5 which was delightful! Thanks to Steve at the Fox and all for accommodating us!
Distance: 30.58 km (19.00 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