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Sat Feb 25th 2023

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. 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. 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.
Riders: Barry Stanton David Jackson Des Higgs LeeAnn Norris Roger Postbeschild Stephanie Haddrell Terry Ryland Riders = 7 Weather: Report: A lovely morning for a ride out to Lechlade and blessed with 6 lovely companions. It was great to see Lee Ann out so good to have female company on a 2* ride! Great also to see Barry and David after layoffs due to the dreaded winter bugs. The wind was bitter and we were all glad of winter layers as we headed out to Uffington via Goosey and Baulking. The head wind was challenging and we appreciated Des taking the lead at times to give us a boost. From Uffington we headed to Shrivenham, out towards Highworth and across to Coleshill, Hill being the operative word, a tough climb to the turn off, which we all managed without pause, it was however good to have a drink and catch our breaths once we had cracked it! With the cafe stop in our sights we rode through Buscot Wick to Lechlade and made our way to Lynwoods and were blessed that they could accommodate us. The food was good if a bit pricy but did the trick in refuelling us for the second half of the ride. We headed out of Lechlade towards Faringdon and then turned off towards Kelmscott , a flat section of the ride bit again chilling winds made it challenging and I was grateful to Des for stepping up and taking the lead. We rode through Radcot and over the river and then on to littleworth for the final big climb, such a beautiful hill when descending): ! again all riders came up trumps, met the challenge and gathered at the top for some celebratory pats on the back! Great job especially for Terry who signed up late after being relieved of grandad duty, and had not looked at the route! From here it was a smooth ride back to Grove with the wind mostly in our favour and the traffic on the A420 being very kind. One minor mechanical with Lee Ann's mudguard on the home straight, which she dealt with by removing it. A fantastic ride with great company and further treats at Costa on our return.
Distance: 68.56 km (42.60 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41785346"
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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