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Sat Aug 28th 2010
Saturday afternoon ride from Grove 2*
Leader:
John Talbot
Start Time:
1:00 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Monthly 45-55km (30 - 40 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, at a riding pace of ~18km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly.

This month we are heading to the Shrivenham Village Féte for our refreshment stop.

To get there we will cycle leisurely via Denchworth, Goosey, Baulking, Uffington, Compton Beachamp, Ashbury, Bishopstone and Bourton.

After filling ourselves with cream teas, cakes, tea, coffee, pancakes and tapas we'll head back via Longcot, Fernham, Shellingford, Hatford, Charney Bassett and Denchworth.

Apart from the little climb at Compton Beachamp this is pretty much a completely flat route of 35 miles.
Riders:
Adrian West
Chris Walters
David Smith
John Talbot
John Tranter
Maurice Bawden
Richard Divall
Richard Preece
Steve Boreham
Ursula Hallam
Riders = 10
Report:
After the week's appalling weather it was great to see the Sun out in time for this month's ride even if there was a niggly NW breeze.

It wasn't too much into our faces as we set off through Denchworth towards Uffington. Great views of the White Horse were had as we turned SE. The little hill at Compton Beauchamp didn't cause anyone any issues and we glided into Ashbury admiring the views of Swindon the Vale of White Horse.

A new road for many of us followed through Bishopstone and the achingly picturesque village of Bourton.

Shrivenham village féte was in full swing as we arrived and we had coffee from the innovative Carpucchino van accompanied by soft and fresh doughnuts from the stall next door. We spent about 40 minutes wandering amongst the stalls and watching the first heats of the tug-o-war competition.

The ride back to Grove was smooth and helped by a tailwind we made good time and arrived at OMH about two minutes before the heavens opened in a brief but sharp shower.

A really pleasant ride in beautiful surroundings and great company.

Distance:
57.58 km (35.78 mi)
Ride Details:
http://ridewithgps.com/trips/94816
Top of the hill at Compton Beauchamp
Top of the hill at Compton Beauchamp
Maurice and John admire the vintage cars
Maurice and John admire the vintage cars
Big bird
Big bird
The Defence Academy losing to a pub team
The Defence Academy losing to a pub team
On the way back to Grove
On the way back to Grove
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/141162"
Comment on this ride

1

Written by : Chris Walters

Posted on : August 30, 2010 at 8:53 PM

Thanks John, this was a really enjoyable ride. Hope you didn't get too wet getting home from Grove - that downpour was pretty impressive!

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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.
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