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Thu Jun 5th 2025

Daytime 1* Thursday Ride	1*

Leader: Lorna Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: A ride out to Pusey, where we will stop by the Italianate church. From Charney Bassett there is a stretch of easy off-road to reach Pusey: first on a gravel track, then on a grassy track through woods and finally a short stretch of field. We'll continue to Stanford for refreshments at the coffee house. Return via Park Lane making a round trip of 16 miles. 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).
Riders: Lorna Swanton Patrick O'Leary Steve Swanton Riders = 3 Weather: Report: Well, we got pretty wet on the way home from Stanford Coffee House, but on the way there we managed to dodge the showers, sheltering for a few minutes in the bus shelter at Charney Bassett. Stopping to admire the poppies by the bridleway to Pusey, we noticed white webs crawling with caterpillars munching the hawthorn hedge. More poppies at Gainfield - a stunning sight! And to think I nearly cancelled the ride because of the poor weather forecast! A grand morning out, with great company.
Distance: 25.75 km (16.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50749956
Bridleway to Pusey Nature observation part 1 Nature observation part 2 Sea of poppies at Gainfield Sea of poppies at Gainfield
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50749956"
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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