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Sun Apr 21st 2024

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Jo Little	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: The Beacon
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. 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. Slight change to the original plan as it turns out that Wendy's is shut this week. We'll go out through Lambourn as planned and then have the first cafe stop at the Tutti Pole at Hungerford. Then onto Little Bedwyn before heading for Ramsbury and Aldbourne before the second stop at Shrivenham, then returning to Wantage. 58 miles and still plenty of climbing. PLEASE NOTE: start time of 9am as the cafe in Shrivenham shuts at 2pm.
Riders: Jo Little John Tranter Lisa Footner Nicole Pethybridge Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Riders = 6 Weather: Report: We were lucky to have dry, warm and even sunny weather for this ride. A few different back roads near Hungerford added a bit of interest before the first stop at Eliane's. We then went onto Little Bedwyn where I had routed us across the canal over a bridge of steps! We decided to carry the bikes over rather than go on to the next crossing. The views over the downs were stunning and the route didn't take us up too steep hills, which added to the enjoyment. We made it to Shrivenham just in time to be served at the cafe before heading back to Wantage. A great ride with great company. Thanks everyone.
Distance: 93.34 km (58.00 mi)
2024 3* group in Little Bedwyn 2024 3* group in Little Bedwyn
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46289497"
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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