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Sat Dec 3rd 2022

3* Saturday Half Day Ride	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Beacon Car Park
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Half day ride (60-70km / 38-45 miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Likely to visit distant destinations. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. This is a pre-bookable ride. Rescheduled from 5 November. A trip to Hungerford for coffee and cake. Given the time of year we will be taking the hills at a steady pace - so please don't be put off. Should be home by 1.30pm
Riders: Chris Bailey Jo Little John Tranter Joy Arthur Sharon Bedford Simon Atkin Riders = 6 Report: A cold (and somewhat dreary) start to the day didn't put us off and we set off for Hungerford with great enthusiasm. This was a hilly ride ( somewhere between 880m and 950m of climbing depending which Garmin you believe) and the consensus was that hill climbing in the cold is so much harder than on a warm sunny day. We found a great new(ish) cafe in Hungerford - Tray's Cafe in Barrs Yard (previously the Honesty). We were given a very warm welcome and even had our photos taken by the owner. We promised to spread the word! The headwind on the way back made the cycling harder - thanks go to John for sharing the lead when the going got tough. Great group and lovely route, (one to be repeated on a warmer day I think).
Distance: 64.00 km (39.77 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41157293"
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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