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Sun Nov 21st 2021

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: Beacon Car Park
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. As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. 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. 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. A loop to the west, initially going south to Aldborne before turning north and winding our way up towards Lechlade. We will then wiggle our way around the Thames Valley before heading for home via Buckland Hill. Limiting the distance to a tad over 90k due to the shorter days., (please bring lights though just in case). Lunch stop at the Carpenters Canteen Coffee Shop at Coleshill at approx 50k. A few hills in the morning but gets flatter in the afternoon.
Riders: Andy Pixton Eddie Little Jo Little Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Nicole Pethybridge Sharon Bedford Riders = 7 Report: A full day’s ride in the colder months can be a bit of a shock to the system - and today was no exception. Although it was fantastic to see the sun there was a cold wind that seemed to be a persistent headwind for at least 80% of the ride, (why does that always happen!). However it was a great group of riders who made light of the conditions - both the wind and the hilly morning. We were all pleased to arrive at the lunch stop and delighted when they opened the annex for us so we could sit at a large indoor table rather than having to sit in the cold. It was a little busy but the staff were very pleasant and the short delay in bringing the food meant that most of us decided to have two warming drinks. Will definitely use again. We managed to get back to Wantage just after 3pm and hence well before dusk. Another great day pedalling
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38000050"
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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