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Sat Jun 26th 2021

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: 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. A ride out to Filkins about 38 miles Route below oops 42miles!
Riders: David Jackson Des Higgs Eddie Little Julie Haynes Karen Bunting Karl Blake Sally Bensoussis Sarah Lewis Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 9 Report: A lovely day for a ride, warm little wind and great company. We headed out from Grove via Denchworth and on to Goosey Fernham and Little Coxwell. After crossing the A420 we went on to Great Coxwell and stopped at the Barn for a brief respite a minor hiccup as Sally had a puncture. This provided the perfect opportunity for some photos and appreciation of the Great Barn, whist Eddie and Karl worked their magic. refreshed we climbed the hill to Badbury clumps and enjoyed the descent to Coleshill. Taking the school lane across to Buscot, Des suggested we call into Jason Donovan's for coffee so we were disappointed to see him out on his bike! We then headed on to Lechlade, Little Faringdon arriving at our coffee destination in Filkins just before 12. Great to see Jan and Paul McCabe there to meet us. Having smelt bacon and chips on our journey past the Trout, we were disappointed that they were not serving lunch, just cake and cheese scones. Nevertheless we enjoyed a break, some great cakes and scones, a chat and a wander before our return journey, through Clanfield, Bampton and Buckland, Charney Basset and home. Thanks to all for a great morning.
Distance: 67.59 km (42.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36549656"
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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