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Thu May 6th 2021

Daytime Thursday 2*	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	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. This week we are going to Faringdon (approx. 25 miles), via Denchworth, Goosey, Baulking and Fernham. We will have refreshments at Faringdon Coffee House in the square. We will return via Shellingford, Hatford, Gainfield, Charney Bassett and back to Grove. There will be two small(ish) hills and a stretch on the A417.
Riders: David Bridge Des Higgs Diana Whidborne Ernie Trimble Gerry Jones Karl Blake Terry Ryland Riders = 7 Report: The rain stopped just as we left Old Mill Hall and never returned (the sun always shines on the righteous?) We had a very good social ride with me leading from the middle and the front talking to everyone! The scenery at this time of the year is outstanding so we all took it in as we rode. We finally arrived at Faringdon Market Square where the Coffee House is and we all enjoyed our coffee and cake sat by the Portwell. I told everyone the basic changes in Faringdon over the last 70 years (I am full of worthless info!) We rode back at a very steady pace with only one incident when David's chain came off - no problem! Thank you very much one and all and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
Distance: 37.63 km (23.38 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