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Sat Apr 27th 2024

2* Saturday Half Day Ride	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Heading south for a slightly hillier ride than normal, but well worth it for the lovely scenery (and the cakes). Over Hackpen Hill to Lambourn, then along the valley road to East Garston for a well earned stop at Priscilla's cafe. Then via Great Shefford to the gentle climb across towards Farnborough before we enjoy the big descent down Chain Hill. 28 miles / 45km
Riders: John Tranter Richard Kidd Riders = 2 Weather: Report: A pretty terrible weather forecast and heavy rain first thing in the morning put most people off (understandably). In the end, it was just Richard and me setting off into the cold and gloom. But as it turned out we got lucky and didn't get any rain at all. Certainly cold and still that nagging northerly wind that has been around for too long now. We kept up a good pace and got to Priscilla's ahead of schedule. Cake and coffee as awesome as always. Heading home was into the wind so progress was a bit slower but we made it with a smug sense of achievement! Thanks to Richard for joining me.
Distance: 45.06 km (28.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/169939331
Cold 2* ride at Priscilla's in East Garston
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46198370"
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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