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Thu Dec 12th 2024

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Lorna Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Easy sociable ride of 24-32 km (15-20 miles) at a pace of 14-17km/h (9-11 mph). A gentle ride to coffee at the Grocer Chef in Ardington, perhaps to meet the 2* riders there. Out on the cycle path to Wantage, through to Charlton Road via Courtenay Road, then the track from Lark Hill to Lockinge. Up to Ginge on the road, down to Ardington on the Icknield Way. Home on the new path alongside King Alfred Way. Possibility of meeting on the track near the Lord Nelson by arrangement.
Riders: Lorna Swanton Rob Godfrey Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Riders = 4 Weather: Report: A murky morning, but it was good to get out and meet up. A select group of four, we pedalled out along Main Street and the cycle path to Wantage, through to Charlton Road via Courtenay Road, then on the track from Lark Hill to Lockinge, where we paused while a surprising number of pedestrians, cars and horses went by. The road up to Ginge wasn’t as muddy as we’d feared, but we seemed to meet more clouds as we ascended, getting steadily damper. Down to Ardington on the Icknield Way, to the ever-welcoming Grocer Chef, where the 2* riders arrived as we were about to leave. We were all keen to try out the new cycle path by King Alfred Way and enjoyed its smooth surface and clear junctions. Not so much the cold wind driving drizzle into our faces! But our hearts were warm and the company was good. Thanks, everyone.
Distance: 20.28 km (12.60 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49237418
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49237418"
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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