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Sat Nov 30th 2024

3* 5th Saturday Special	3*

Leader: Sharon Bedford	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: The Beacon
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 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. ROUTE CHANGED 29/11/24 We will mark the last day of November by a circular (and therefore hilly) route round the Downs. Lunch stop at Priscillas (60k into the ride so you may want to bring a snack). Hope to be back no later than 14.30, (possibly before)
Riders: John Tranter Joy Arthur Lisa Footner Sharon Bedford Riders = 4 Report: After a few cold days we were blessed with an uncharacteristically warm day for late November. As ever a route into the Downs always delivers hills and they certainly kept coming! (Circa 900m of climbing). But the route also gave us stunning views - and staying high kept us away from the floods. A new road (for me) from Peasemore to East Ilsley was delightful and definitely worth using again. We had a brief stop at Hampstead Norreys Community Shop and a great lunch at Priscilla’s (where we actually sat outside!). Thanks to my three companions for their company and making ride leading a doddle.
Distance: 77.00 km (47.85 mi)
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Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49158908"
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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