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Mon Apr 10th 2023

Thames Bridges Ride Easter Special CANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS.	3*

Leader: Eddie Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: RIDE CANCELLED.
Description: As 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 18-22 km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing almost inevitable. This is pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text or email your name to Eddie. Text 07512645320. Email edlittle157@gmail.com no earlier than 09:00am on the Monday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. This is a repeat of the ride I ran for the first time Easter 2022. The ride proved to be popular, so here we go for 2023 with a few alterations. The main aim of the ride is to cross the River Thames multiple times. This will happen mostly in the morning. On leaving Grove we’ll head for Abingdon - on Thames, this being the first crossing. We’ll then take in some stunning views of the River Thames as we pass over a further eight bridges, Culham Lock, Appleford, Clifton Hampden & Dorchester - on - Thames. We’ll stop for brunch at Shillingford Bridge Hotel for around 12:00pm. I have provisionally booked a table for up to 12 riders, though the hotel is flexible! The hotel offers fantastic views over the Thames along with an excellent brunch menu serving from 12:00pm onwards at a very reasonable price, along with Coffees/Teas & a nice selection of tray bakes. I will need to know final numbers for the hotel by Sunday 9th April. So please let me know if you would like to be added to this ride. Once refreshed we’ll make our way passing over the Thames at Wallingford, Crowmarsh & finally Goring - on - Thames. We’ll then leave the Thames behind us & start our journey through the stunning Berkshire countryside of Ashampstead Common & Yattendon, stopping at Hampstead Norrey’s Community Shop & Cafe for afternoon Tea/ Coffee. Once we are all refuelled we’ll carry on with our final part of the ride passing through Beedon Common, Peasmore & Brightwalton. We’ll finish the ride with the wonderful descent of Chain Hill. Ride Distance 61.05 miles/98km.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38766838"
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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