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Sun Jun 19th 2022

Midsummer Special Sunrise Ride	3*

Leader: Katherine Boyce	Start Time: 4:15 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: This was a fully revised route last year that had to be rescheduled due to the weather. As I couldn't make the revised date, I am rerunning the same route this year! This is a pre-bookable ride, the group will be a maximum of 12 people and booking is now open. A hilly ride of 114km with 1150 meters of climbing starting at 4.15 in Wantage Market place. We will start by climbing to see the sunrise from Hackpen Hill before dropping down to take the Springline Road through to Chilseldon. After Avebury we will take the back roads to Marlborough, passing the little known Marlborough White Horse. Return will be via Ramsbury and, Hungerford, before taking our previous route with one of the easier climbs over the Ridgeway to Chain Hill for a usually glorious decent back to Wantage. Please bring snacks with you as we will not be stopping at the garage in Chilseldon as in previous years. We are likely to pass through Marlborough too early for a proper breakfast but can grab a coffee and cake(?) from Cafe Nero before going on to Hungerford for a 'proper' stop at Elianes. You will also need to bring lights, suncream and layers to stave off the pre-dawn chill!
Riders: Hugo Pile Jo Little John Tranter Katherine Boyce Sharon Bedford Riders = 5 Weather: Report: Despite a leader who was late and who couldn't get the ride to load on their device until Marlborough, this was a glorious ride. We rarely get a sunrise on the solstice ride but boy did we this year. Made all the sweeter having been listening to the hammering rain as we all tried to get early nights for our early start! The first half of the ride passed 2 white horses and roads seldom used due to heavy traffic. Before 7.30 on a Sunday they were lovely . Cafe Nero had just opened and provided just what we needed. A cunning route to Ramsbury and a decision to bypass Hungerford as another stop was not necessary. As a result we discovered some interesting, pretty and quiet roads that we will attempt to replicate next year. Sadly Jo had a puncture out of Boxford that couldn't be fully rectified and led to the splitting of the group. A ride that good didn't deserve to fizzle out, but hopefully there's next year for a grand finale. Thanks to a lovely, knowledgeable and entertaining group
Distance: 114.33 km (71.04 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/7335888014
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39548492"
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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