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Sat Oct 23rd 2021

3* Saturday Half Day Ride	3*

Leader: Eddie Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Half day ride (60-70km / 38-45 miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Likely to visit distant destinations. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader 07512645320 or email edlittle157@gmail.com 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. We’ll head out to Southmoor, then onto Stanton Harcourt, Sutton, South Leigh, Witney, Curbridge. We’ll stop at Humble Bumble Cafe Brize Norton for our elevenses. We are expected with a table reserved. Once refreshed we’ll head on out through Bampton,Tadpole Bridge & Buckland. Expect to be back in Grove for 01:30pm. Distance, 41.5 miles / 66km.
Riders: Eddie Little John Groves John Tranter Joy Arthur Lisa Footner Nick Dunton Sharon Bedford Riders = 7 Weather: Report: We departed Grove on a very chilly autumnal morning with light cloud, though it did feel good to be out. The roads were fairly quiet with most motorists being courteous as they passed. It was also nice to be thanked by some horse riders for being courteous & slowing down! Parts of the route were new to some people on the ride which is encouraging to know! We all enjoyed some hot beverages at HumbleBumble Cafe, though the service was a little slow, but well worth the wait! On the return leg we suffered quite a strong head wind, many thanks to Nick for taking the lead at the front for a while, very much appreciated! A lovely ride with excellent company! Hopefully see you all on another ride very soon!
Distance: 66.79 km (41.50 mi)
3* morning ride Autumn colours through Southmoor October 2021. 3* riders enjoying some hot beverages at HumbleBumble October 2021. 3* riders just about to depart. Feeling slightly warmer at the summit of Buckland Hill.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37754958"
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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