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Sun Jan 14th 2024

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: Beacon Car Park
Description: 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. Climbing almost inevitable. Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Another trip up and around on the downs as seems the best option for avoiding the floods. A tad over 40k but quite hilly. Please note later start time
Riders: Elliott Bogart Jo Little Joy Arthur Paul Smith Sharon Bedford Riders = 5 Report: Given weather conditions, (still some flooding and forecast cold temperatures) I had decided a few days earlier to switch to a shorter ride. The later start paid off as it had warmed up (well compared to first thing) and we were delighted to actually see some sunshine which went someway to negating the chilly wind. Although we had shortened the ride there was lots of climbing (about 700m) but we concluded it was worth it for the spectacular views. Road conditions were actually good on the whole and we were incident free. Great to see Elliott back cycling with us and Thanks to everyone for joining.
Distance: 43.00 km (26.72 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45348372"
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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