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Sat May 3rd 2025

3* Saturday Hilly Half Day Ride to Yattendon	3*

Leader: Joy Arthur	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: The Beacon
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Half day ride (60-70km / 38-45 miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Lots of climbing on this 1/2 day ride but the rewards are delicious cakes at The Pantry, some quiet country roads after coffee and its not even 60km.
Riders: Chris Bailey Clare Hazell James Bosley Joy Arthur Lisa Footner Sharon Bedford Riders = 6 Weather: Report: After a slightly chilly start it warmed up to be a glorious sunny morning, a perfect day for a ride. The Pantry was an excellent coffee stop in Yattendon with a great array of cakes. We rather enviously watched some eggs Benedict being served to other customers and resolved a return for brunch should be made. When planning this ride I had concentrated so much on all the climbing I had forgotten how many lovely long descents there were so they were a bonus and overall we seemed to make light work of the hills. A challenging but very enjoyable ride with a lovely group, thanks everyone!
Distance: 56.30 km (34.98 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46214997"
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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