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Sun May 21st 2023

Away ride from Hungerford	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Hungerford Train Station
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Monthly 80-100km (50-65 miles) all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Ride moved from 8th May due to weather. To be able to explore the more southern routes without getting over two ridges first, the plan is to start at Hungerford Train Station Car Park at 9.30am. Should be plenty of parking on a Sunday, (and according to the website costs £2.10). Ride is about 50 miles (80k) with a cafe stop in Marlborough at about 30 miles (50k).
Riders: Barry Stanton John Tranter Joy Arthur Karen Townsin LeeAnn Norris Nicole Pethybridge Sharon Bedford Yvonne Bird Riders = 8 Report: Starting from Hungerford allowed us to explore further west than we normally do on a day ride. We tried some new roads (for me anyway) which were spectacular in places with some great views. Suddenly Spring has arrived out of nowhere and the countryside looked glorious in the sunshine. Sadly some of the roads were not quite so glorious and were somewhat treacherous in places with potholes and gravel. The Food Gallery Cafe in Marlborough has now started opening on Sundays again so we opted to stop there. Luckily we seemed to hit a lull (between brunch and lunch!) and we were generally served efficiently and by friendly staff. Will definitely be adding it back onto the "good places to stop on a bike ride" list. Whilst the ride was circa 80k - and hence a little bit shorter than some of our full day rides - it was rarely flat with lots and ups and downs (climbing being circa 900m or 950m depending upon who's Garmin reading you believe!). Thanks to everyone for being a great group and for exploring a new area with me. WHAT A GLORIOUS DAY TO BE CYCLING
Distance: 78.00 km (48.47 mi)
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Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42484328"
Comment on this ride

Written by : Karen

Posted on : May 22, 2023 at 2:20 PM

It really was a great day out. Thanks for taking the time to devise the route.

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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