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Thu Jul 20th 2023

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Lorna Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: To Ardington via Icknield Greenway and Ginge. We'll take the cycle path from Grove to Wantage, cut through to Charlton Road by the Humber Ditch, then follow the cycle path to Lockinge. Passing our eventual coffee stop, we'll join the Icknield Greenway, then turn up to Ginge before descending again to the Grocer Chef in Ardington. Return via Lains Barn. Please book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of just under 14 miles at a pace of 9-11 mph.
Riders: Andy Belcher Diana Whidborne Geoff Neill John Stamp Lorna Swanton Patrick O'Leary Steve Swanton Riders = 7 Weather: Report: Perfect weather for a cycle ride - sunny but not hot, with a gentle breeze. The route was fairly hilly for a 1* ride but we took it gently, pausing to regroup, to make sure everyone was ready to get into low gear for the 'Bridge of Doom' and the steep incline at Betterton, and just to catch our breath or admire the beautiful view. A few pauses also to negotiate passing walkers, runners, dogs, small children or other cyclists on the tracks. We all enjoyed the run down into Ardington and our stop at the Grocer Chef. John left us to cycle on to Didcot; the rest of the group returned to Grove via Lains Barn, the cycle path on Kingside, North Drive and the busy end-of-term car park at Old Mill Hall. A very enjoyable morning; thanks everyone, for your company.
Distance: 22.05 km (13.70 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43756224
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39408994"
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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