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Sun Mar 27th 2022

3* Half Day Ride	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Beacon Car Park
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. A 3 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. A scenic ride around and about the Downs to mark the end of the Winter season. Coffee stop planned at Hamstead Norreys' Community Cafe - one of my favorites.
Riders: Andy Pixton Jo Little Katherine Boyce Lisa Footner Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Riders = 6 Report: Despite the clocks going forward we all gathered on time. Foggy and cold to start with, (such a contrast to the previous 10 days and especially yesterday), but the weather improved as the ride went on. It was a somewhat hilly route but each incline was taken in good spirits. And of course what goes up must come down! Discovered a new road (for me anyway) from the Compton/Aldworth Road to Hackney Bottom. Downhill and quiet, a joy. The only potential incident was near Wooley Home Farm when a lady farmer waved frantically for us to stop. Good job we did as two large bulls crossed in front of us. [If we had collided with them it is obvious who would have come off the worst!!] The kitchens were closed by the time we arrived at the cafe so no breakfast baps today - but still a great choice of carbs to assist on the homeward leg. Thanks everyone for your company.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38555697"
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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