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Sat Dec 19th 2020

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Sunday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Might be a struggle for new or irregular riders in winter months. This ride takes us out via the Letcombes and up to the Ridgeway via Hackpen Hill. We then descend towards Lambourn enjoying the stunning views of the valley of the racehorse, before we climb again to the Ridgeway above Kingston Lisle. From this point it is all down hill as we head home via Baulking and Goosey. There are no cafes en route so please ensure that you have your own drink and Snack.
Riders: David Jackson Des Higgs Eddie Little Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 4 Report: What a beautiful morning for a ride! Out through Letcombes towards Childrey , the wind was against us and getting stronger, with clouds looming on the horizon we decided to change the route to go through Childrey and stop for coffee, a great decision as whilst we were enjoying our cakes the heavens opened! we headed off towards Kingston Lisle and as we approached Sparsholt it poured, well we were wet anyway so continued to Westcott and along the springline to the Blowing stone crossroads, challenging but invigorating! The rain abated and the sun began to come out a splendid view of the Folly in bright sunshine to our left as Ed reminded me of the bridge which is liable to flooding as we descended from Kingston Lisle. So we road through water about a foot deep with great care! From this point the journey home was a breeze a ride with great company incredible positivity, and a real taste of the great English weather!
Distance: 30.58 km (19.00 mi)
2 * riders coffee stop Childrey. Flood under Baulking bridge. David cycling through the flood at Baulking. Des cycling through the flood at Baulking bridge. Des cycling through the flood at Baulking bridge.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/59343471"
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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