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Sat Dec 16th 2023

1* Saturday Half Day Ride	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: An afternoon ride around the vale finishing with a tea stop in Wantage. Lights recommended and will likely be required if riding home after tea. Monthly 16-32km (10-20 miles) family and social rides, usually with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 12-16km/h (8-10mph). Occasional short or gentle climbs. To help gauge numbers, please let me know if you are planning to come.
Riders: Lorna Swanton Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Riders = 3 Weather: Report: A select group of 3 for our last weekend 1* ride of the year. Although the forecast was dry, there was a very damp feel in the air and slightly stiffer cool breeze than expected, but it was good to be out and it didn't actually rain. We rode out to Lyford and there decided to take the longer route to Charney Bassett via Winter and Sheephouse Lanes. Lorna left us after Charney Bassett to return to Grove, while Steve and I continued on to Goosey. From there we briefly joined the A417 to Challow Station before heading up the shallow hill to Childrey. I was keen to show Steve the newly resurfaced section of bridleway across to East Challow. I was surprised to find that additional layers of pitch and fine stone chippings had been put down since we came this way on the MPR last weekend. The chippings were still a bit loose but this is still a massive improvement on what was there before. Now all they need to do is the rest of it as the older metalled sections are deteriorating fast. From Challow we enjoyed the descent of the Portway and turned into Ham Road to return to Grove and a tea stop chez nous. Thanks Steve for your company on a relaxing ride.
Distance: 29.93 km (18.60 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45174643
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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