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Sat Aug 27th 2022

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: 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. A special ride from Grove out to my place in Longcot for tea, coffee and cakes. This is my way of saying thanks to everyone for another good year of cycling. Exact route to be decided on the day, approx 25-30 miles.
Riders: Barry Stanton Carin Tranter Chris Gray David Jackson Des Higgs John Tranter Karl Blake Roger Postbeschild Sarah Bowen Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 10 Weather: Report: What a wonderful leisurely ride, both weather and company were excellent. The leaders front mech gear cable snapped before we got out of Grove, so I had to ride with a very high cadence to our cake and coffee stop at Longcot. I swapped bikes for the return to Grove! We were very well looked after by the boss (wife) with more than enough bacon baps, homemade cakes and tea and coffee. I would like to thank you for joining me for a very informal birthday party (my birthday was actually the next day) and also for making an old grumpy cyclist very happy. Thank you one and all especially those who have attended a lot of my rides. Des
Distance: 39.27 km (24.40 mi)
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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