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Tue Jun 28th 2022

Tuesday Evening 1* Ride	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A ride out to Sparsholt through East Challow and Childrey, returning via Goosey. We'll use the bridleway from East Challow to Childrey (mostly metalled but with a short rougher section in the middle) and the A417 for 1/2 mile on the way to Goosey. Tonight is Pub Night with an optional stop for a sociable drink or meal at the Fox Inn, Denchworth towards the end of the ride. Although not essential (it is helpful to know), do text me if you are intending to come. Lights may be required if stopping at the Fox. Our leisurely and sociable Tuesday evening 1* rides are designed specifically with adult newcomers to cycling and youngsters in mind, or those who just want some relaxed and sociable exercise. We cover a distance of 10-15 miles at a gentle pace of 8-10 mph, following quiet country lanes and the occasional easy off-road track. We stop regularly to catch our breath, to take in the views and anything that takes our interest along the way.
Riders: Diana Whidborne Martyn Wigmore Michael Tayler Steve Swanton Tim Waite Riders = 5 Weather: Report: A couple of riders had to drop out in the afternoon but there were still 5 of us on our ride out to Sparsholt. Taking the Wayland Road route out from OMH, we managed to briefly catch up with and wave past the two 3* groups on Denchworth Road. We joined the new cyclepath from Liberator Drive towards Wantage up to the No-plane on a stick roundabout and stopped briefly by the sad remains of the de Havilland Venom that had been brought down by Storm Eunice in February. As conversation turned to the airfield, a short detour to the RAF/USAAF memorial at the end of the runway seemed appropriate, as this was new to several riders. Retracing our steps we picked up the old airfield path through to Stockham, now metalled from the canal to Pike Reach. We continued on route through East Challow and Childrey to Sparsholt, where we stopped for a rest and chat by the church. On another occasion we might have stopped at the Star, but with a pub stop scheduled at the Fox, we did not linger too long before turning back. We enjoyed the long gentle descent from Childrey to Challow Station. The A417 was relatively quiet and we could relax again on the lane into Goosey. We bemoaned the loss of the goose and goslings weather vane on the Old Pound in passing. We were the first group at the Fox and the rest of the group stopped for a drink while I headed home. Thanks all for an enjoyable evening ride
Distance: 22.21 km (13.80 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31940260
Tues 1* riders on bridleway to Childrey, Jun 2022
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31940260"
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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