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Tue Apr 8th 2025

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Steve Swanton	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) A loop out to the Letcombes and Childrey and back to Grove via Goosey. 16 miles to be taken at a steady 2-star pace (on the flat bits!). A couple of short sharp hills in Letcombe Bassett with the reward of panoramic views before two lovely long descents into the Vale. Forecast is looking good for this one, but LIGHTS will be required for the last few miles.
Riders: Angie Fisher Anke Otto Chris Marchant Clare Hazell David Jackson Des Higgs Julie Haynes Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Weather: Report: What a glorious evening for a cycle ride! Thanks to warnings from Clare and Des, a minor change was made to the route to avoid the 3-way traffic lights and burst water main at the corner of Brereton and Newlands Drives (at least on the outward leg). And so we set off on the pristine tarmac of Main Street before the potholes of Cane Lane to pick up the road into Wantage. With a relatively short time to ride before sunset, we made steady progress before the hills and only stopped to regroup and catch our breathe at the top of Holborn. We then enjoyed the long descents through Childrey and down to the A417. After negotiating the main road in 3s to Goosey, we could relax again in the lanes. From there back to Grove, the hedges were just glorious with blackthorn blossom glistening in the low evening sun. We were back in Grove just as the sun was setting behind us. Great fun!
Distance: 24.94 km (15.50 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50255734
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29627938"
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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