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Tue Jun 4th 2024

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Gareth Smith	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1.5-2 hour ride at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph) Uffington Shellingford Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time.
Riders: Chris Marchant David Jackson Des Higgs Gareth Smith Karl Blake Louise Bowers Paul Kyberd Roger Turnbull Stephanie Haddrell Riders = 9 Report: With June upon us the pre-planned rides are getting longer and at over 24 miles this one was no exception. The group of nine people (divided up into two sub-groups of four and five) set off in unpromising weather with some rain in the air and dark skies. However, after just a few miles the weather brightened and we had a very pleasant ride. We did cycle into a breeze almost all the way out to Uffington, but then much of the journey back was a real treat. The route consisted of heading to Uffington then back via Shellingford, Gainfield and Charney Bassett. The planned route turned northwards at Charney Bassett to make an extra loop to return via Lyford. A brief conference at this point showed that everyone was up for this and we completed the full course. It was getting dusky as we returned to Grove and just after reaching Old Mill Hall there was a downpour. Anyone either not in their car or having to cycle a little further to get home was soaked - but at least the rain had held off until then. An enjoyable ride and my thanks to Steph for leading the other sub-group and Des as sweep.
Distance: 39.43 km (24.50 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/38585120
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/38585120"
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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