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Sun Jun 9th 2024

Off Road Sunday Ride	2*

Leader: Eddie Little	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: Lord Nelson, Charlton Road.
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Off-road half day ride around local tracks, usually 15-30 miles. Knobbly tyres required. We are keen to welcome new riders of all abilities. The first part of the ride takes us out through Lockinge & Betterton following the bridleway up through Great Bottom Wood, then passing over the Ridgeway descending to Landsend. We’ll then come back up via Old Street & follow the Ridgeway out as far as Sparsholt Firs. We’ll then take the nice descent into Sparsholt stopping at Cantorist Farm/Cafe Childrey for morning coffee. I’m hoping we can return to Wantage via the Wilts & Berks Canal. I will check the condition of the tow path before Sunday. If the tow path is too muddy, then we will return to Wantage via the bridleway which takes us up through East Challow. Ride distance 20 miles/ 32km.
Riders: Eddie Little Jane John Karen Townsin Tim Waite Riders = 4 Weather: Report: It was really nice to lead my first off road ride of the year with full sun.The ride covered a number of different trails, from villages to the Ridgeway & the Wilts & Berks Canal. The condition of the trails were excellent. It was also nice to see so many other cyclists out enjoying the Ridgeway. We all enjoyed a very nice refreshment stop at Cantorist Farm, Childrey. Thanks to everyone for being a nice & easy group to lead.
Distance: 32.19 km (20.00 mi)
Sunny Sunday morning off road ride. June 24 Off roaders enjoying some well deserved refreshments @ Cantorist Farm. Wilts & Berks Canal, West Challow. June 24
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44563845""
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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