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Sun Nov 14th 2021

3* Sunday Shortie	3*

Leader: Katherine Boyce	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: The Beacon
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. A 2 Hour ride (24-40km / 15-25 miles), riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph).Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Monday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. Starting at the Beacon, we'll stretch our legs on the Springline road after The Letcombes before popping up White Horse Hill. - or in my case crawling up WHH whilst wondering why I chose this route . Returning through the Vale for an optional coffee stop. A slightly longer Shortie than normal but with plenty of places we can shorten the ride if necessary.
Riders: Andy Pixton Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Riders = 5 Weather: Report: Lots of horses and cyclists out this morning - not surprising, a quiet, not cold November morning, good for getting out. We headed up White Horse Hill via the Letcombes and Springline villages (not as I mistakenly plotted!). We watched Roger WHIZZ up Dragon Hill with a touch of electric assist closely followed by Andy and Sharon, whilst I as predicted puffed and panted my way after them At the top we met another group doing the 'easy' route up and down . After an interesting chat we headed off to Woolstone. It was very disconcerting to meet a very large crop sprayer heading towards us as we were descending WHH. We managed to stop and dive into the passing place, except for those at the back who were very glad the farmer waited for them to pass. Don’t want to experience that again in a hurry! Luckily the rest of the ride was uneventful and we rewarded ourselves with coffee in Grove. A great ride with a lovely group, thanks guys
Distance: 45.46 km (28.25 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/6256828278
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37978000"
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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