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Thu Apr 24th 2025

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). To the Letcombes through Stockham and Naldertown, coffee at Cantorist Farm, return via Goosey and Denchworth. We'll be going up Holborn Hill at Letcombe Bassett, but everyone at their own pace, with walking if needed.
Riders: Andy Belcher Carin Tranter John Stamp John Tranter Lorna Swanton Sarah Macaulay Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Tim Hoyle Tim Waite Riders = 10 Weather: Report: A few unexpected comings and goings this morning: John S’s brake cable snapped, right at the start, so he couldn’t set off with us, but Tim H did, opting for a gentler ride after taking a tumble on his way to Grove. Six of us started from Old Mill Hall, picking up 3 more riders (by arrangement) along the wiggly route through Stockham and Naldertown. In Letcombe Bassett we encountered a very nervous horse and had to pull in while his two handlers coaxed him past. He'd been spooked by a cyclist going past at speed the day before, they said. We were much kinder! Everyone succeeded in pedalling up Holborn Hill, even the people who’d said they were out of practice, and we enjoyed views over the downs before dropping down to Childrey for coffee. Who should join us there but John S, who’d managed to source a new brake cable, fit it AND catch up – most impressive! Susan had to get back and left the ride after coffee, leaving nine of us to descend to Goosey. At Denchworth we said goodbye to Sarah and Tim, then returned to Grove. What a pleasure to be out in the fresh air, with spring blossom all round! Thanks everyone, for your company.
Distance: 25.91 km (16.10 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44737467
Everyone made it up the hill Refreshed and ready to go Refreshed and ready to go
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44737467"
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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