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Sun Oct 15th 2023

Weekend Off-road Ride Autumn Colours	2*

Leader: Eddie Little	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: The Nelson Charlton Road
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Off-road half day ride around local tracks, usually 15-30 miles. Knobbly tyres required. We are keen to welcome new riders of all abilities. Sometimes we ride in cold and/or wet - but please let us know if you are coming so we can tell you if we decide to cancel due to bad weather or other reasons. As we are at the beginning of autumn I thought it would be nice to ride some trails staying close within the woods, enjoying the fantastic colours on the trees. The route consists of going out through Henrietta Knight’s yard, then passing through Old Street/Happy Valley, Bluebell Wood, Wickslet Copse, Catmore, Heath Copse, Dark Lane & Red Lane Wood. We’ll then ride back through Bluebell Wood passing over the Ridgeway at Scutchumar Knob, stopping at Chilton Garden Centre for elevenes. From Chilton we’ll take the Sustrans Route 544 back to Wantage via the Harwell Campus. Expect to be back in Wantage for 12:30pm. Ride distance 23mile/37km.
Riders: Andy Child Eddie Little Sally Bensoussis Riders = 3 Weather: Report: Three of us set off from the Nelson towards Lockinge on a crisp & sunny autumnal morning. Some of the trails along the route were a little tacky in places along with some standing water, but mostly pretty good. As we came into Catmore we spotted the 3* roadies heading towards Lilley. Wildlife was plentiful, including three separate sightings of Muntjac, a close encounter with a fallow deer & several Red Kites to name a few. Coffee, warm cheese scones & flapjacks were gratefully consumed outside in the sun at Chilton Garden Centre. We then returned to Wantage along the Sustrans route 544, mostly into a very chilly headwind. A lovely autumn ride along with great company & some fantastic views.
Distance: 38.62 km (24.00 mi)
Perfect weather on the trails Lockinge October 2023 Dark Lane Autumn 2023 Weekend MTB Ride. Great to be out on the trails Autumn 2023
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44721673"
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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