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Sun Jul 16th 2023

Regular Wantage Ride - 30th Anniversary Classic	2*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Cycling UK regular rides from Wantage, the very first of which took place on 17 July 1993. Since then our regular all-day ride starting from Wantage on the third Sunday of each month has been a cornerstone of our rides programme. To kick-off our celebrations to mark the club's 30th Anniversary, this will be a classic touring ride into the Cotswolds marking 30 years of regular rides from Wantage. We'll make use of some favourite lanes including the Windrush valley. The ride of about 55 miles (89km) is largely flat with some gentle climbs on the way out with some steeper but short climbs on the return. The ride will be run at a steady 2* pace (11-13 mph) to make it more accessible. Lunch at The Priory cafe in Burford with an optional tea stop at Aston Pottery on the return leg. To help gauge numbers, please let me know if your are planning to come.
Riders: Barry Stanton David Jackson Des Higgs Roger Postbeschild Roger Turnbull Steve Swanton Susie Turnbull Riders = 7 Weather: Report:
Distance: 88.51 km (55.00 mi)
30 Years on we again assembled under King Alfred's statue for the Regular Wantage Ride 16-Jul-23 No one fancied riding through the ford at Shilton - 23-Jul-23
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43409985"
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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