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Sun Jul 18th 2021

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Katherine Boyce	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Wantage Market Place
Description: Monthly 80-100km (50-65 miles) all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing almost inevitable. All-day touring ride (80-100km / 50-65 miles), lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing almost inevitable. Bookings are now open and I will take a maximum of 8. Very loosely based on previous solstice rides, our theme is the 3 White Horses reasonably local to us, starting with our own White Horse. We will then make our way to Marlborough and use cycle tracks on the edge of the town to view the small, little known Marlborough White Horse before dropping down to Alton Barnes to view the last of our trio of White Horses. Our return finishes with the glorious swoop that is Chain Hill We will have a couple of stops (to be decided) and take this at an easy, all day pace as it is a ride of 120kms and over 1200 meters of climbing.
Riders: Andy Pixton Katherine Boyce Sharon Bedford Riders = 3 Weather: Report: With the weather due to be scorching, the select 3 decided a 7.30 start was in order. Once we managed to get out of Wantage - they weren't kidding when they said Portway was closed- Andy and I weren't too late meeting Sharon . With the weather forecast to be so hot, we decided to skip going up WHH, there were enough hills coming and we needed to ensure plenty of energy left for post-lunch. We made swift progress to Marlborough - shade was available at the top of all the hills which ensured those waiting didn't fry. it was lovely to do redo some relatively recently discovered roads, the Ogbourne Maisey to Rockley road is a delight. We had determined we were going to have long stops with plenty of recovery and our first at the Food Court in Marlborough was a great start. They are always so efficient and very cyclist friendly. No problem with water bottle filling or the like. I was convinced we could see the Marlborough White Horse without having to go down the track - I ws wrong . No one felt compelled to go and find it though! Onwards we went, through lovely villages, hills, heat, mainly considerate drivers and increasing heat. We paused for decent water stops and then had our second long stop at Wendys in Great Bedwyn. If you haven't yet found this its a gem! Open 10-4, 7 days a week on the former bowls club, part of the recreation ground, its got everything a cyclist can ask for. After that it was a blur of hills, heat, more pretty villages, great roads and more heat. It was cooler moving than stopping but we continued to stop regularly for decent amounts of water. After the always great decent of Chain Hill we parted company. A very good days cycling if a trifle hot. Did I mention the heat?
Distance: 120.00 km (74.56 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/5648222839
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36665498"
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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