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Sat Mar 18th 2023

1* Saturday Half Day Ride to Stanford-in-the-Vale	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please note the change of start time to 10am. A classic loop of the vale visiting Lyford, Charney Bassett and Stanford-in-the-Vale, where we will be stopping at the coffee shop for refreshments. We'll return to Grove via Park Lane and Denchworth (15.4 miles). Monthly 16-32km (10-20 miles) family and social half-day rides, usually with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Occasional short or gentle climbs. To help gauge numbers, please let me know if you would like to come.
Riders: David Jackson Des Higgs Diana Whidborne Karl Blake Lorna Swanton Patrick O'Leary Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Tim Waite Riders = 9 Weather: Report: I was pleasantly surprised to find the number of riders surging to 9 on Saturday morning, despite the unsettled forecast. And everyone was still game at the start, despite the shower that swept in at quarter to ten. However, it was not cold or windy and the rain gradually eased over our first few miles. It was good to be out with signs of Spring aplenty. There were drifts of daffodils in the verges, cherry blossom in gardens and green shoots and white blackthorn blossom in the hedgerows to enjoy on our way. We stopped briefly for a breather by the little church in Lyford before continuing on to Charney Bassett. By the time we reached Stanford the rain had stopped. We enjoyed a convivial break at the coffee shop and Lorna and I found the small breakfast to be excellent value. Our return leg via Park Lane and Asti Equestrian was dry and uneventful, the rain holding off until we stopped in the OMH car park. Prefect timing. Thanks everyone for your good company on an enjoyably mellow ride to lead.
Distance: 24.62 km (15.30 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42212987"
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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