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Sat Oct 29th 2022

3* Fifth Saturday Special	3*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. All-day touring ride (80-100km / 50-65 miles), lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing almost inevitable. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Sunday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. I am keen to try out a new route - over to Botley, a favourite cut-through to Port Meadow and then up the Oxford Canal on a newly improved towpath surface to Yarnton, followed by a traffic-free lane to Eynsham via Cassington. From there we take the lovely road to Witney via South Leigh - lunch stop at Cogges Farm. We then head for Aston and Faringdon before heading home across the Vale. 60 miles / 96km.
Riders: Chris Bailey Eddie Little Jo Little John Tranter Joy Arthur Roger Postbeschild Riders = 6 Weather: Report: We were blessed with some amazing weather - not expecting to be in shorts at the end of October! It was also a great group which stayed together well. I was pleased with this route - particularly liked the stretch along the Oxford Canal north of Wolvercote. It is a really interesting little corner of the countryside as the canal, the railway and various major trunk routes like the A40 weave across each other. We enjoyed watching a couple in a canal boat navigate a slightly dodgy swing bridge (see photo). Lunch at Cogges Farm was really good and we decided to head for home without a second stop (despite passing tempting cafe options in Aston, Bampton, Clanfield and Faringdon). Thanks to all for a really fun day out.
Distance: 96.56 km (60.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/106676574
on the Oxford canal on the Oxford canal on the Oxford canal lunch at Cogges Farm on the Southmoor bridge on the Oxford canal
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41061528"
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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