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Sat Mar 12th 2022

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. 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. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader 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. NB: it is my birthday, so I have factored in an early start to get home in time for a family lunch! Heading east to conquer Boar's Hill (a surprisingly easy climb - honest) for one of the best views of Oxford's dreaming spires and to enjoy NCN Route 5 around Abingdon. We will have a cafe stop in the centre of Abingdon (lots of cafes to choose from) before heading home via Peep O'Day Lane, Drayton and Steventon. 35 miles at a mellow 2* pace.
Riders: David Jackson Gerry Jones John Tranter Lizzie Hardingham Roger Postbeschild Sarah Lewis Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Riders = 8 Weather: Report: Very happy to see some sunshine, after some less encouraging forecasts earlier in the week. Also happy to see such a great group gathering. All went according to plan - the climb of Boars Hill was genuinely not too bad and the descent to Bayworth was exhilarating. The NCN5 route into Abingdon from Drayton was busy with walkers and cyclists - good to see, but we had to be careful. Nice improved surface though. Great coffee stop at the Throwing Buns Cafe and a fun cut through on Peep O'Day Lane before the run home via Steventon and Hanney. A very nice birthday treat! Thanks to all for great company.
Distance: 56.33 km (35.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/84657564
Abingdon cafe stop Boars Hill conquered
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38679536"
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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