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Thu Apr 21st 2022

Daytime 2* Thursday Ride	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A ride out to The Grocers Chef at Ardington to meet the family riders. Sociable rides of 24km - 40km (15-25 miles) at a pace of 18km - 20km (11-13 miles) per hour, usually with a café stop. During school holidays there will be shorter family rides of 16km - 24km (10-15 miles) at a slower pace. Please check website on the morning of the ride if the weather is poor as the ride may be cancelled or the start time changed.
Riders: David Bridge Des Higgs Ernie Trimble John Groves Karl Blake Kevin Hazell Patrick O'Leary Paul Bentley Roger Postbeschild Sally Bensoussis Stephanie Haddrell Terry Ryland Riders = 12 Report: What a gorgeous morning for a ride and so lovely to see 12 riders out, including Sally! With 12 we decide to split into 2 groups with Steph led the front group with Terry, David, Kev, Patrick and Sally, whilst Des led the second group of Roger, Karl, Ernie John and Paul. we headed out to Ardington via Laines Barn so lovely to see the sunshine and lambs. We met up as we crossed the 417 to go into Ardington and then did a circular tour of the village before using the cycle path to return to Wantage...Except Des and Roger's group went to Ginge ha ha. Unfortunately Karl had a problem with his nipple and had to walk back to Grove. We then went along Springfield road and Trinder road and Ormond road towards the Letcombes, the sun kept shining and the beauty of our local countryside was stunning! having tackled Holborn Hill we paused for a break and then watched Patrick spurred on by the smell of coffee whizz past us down into Childrey. A lovely relaxed coffee break and a chance to catch up with the second group, and great that Karl joined us too. So Steph's group decided they were having such a lovely morning we extended the planned route and went out to Westcott and Kinsgston Lisle before heading back via Baulking, Goosey and Denchworth. It felt a real priviledge to have great company and be able to visit some of our most beautiful local villages in glorious sunshine. On arrival at Old Mill Hall we said our goodbyes and I went in search of the second group, only to find them in Parsons, they decided to take the original shorter route back.
Distance: 38.62 km (24.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39127174"
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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