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Sun Aug 14th 2011
| Tour of Salisbury Plain 115km | 3* |
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Leader:Chris Walters |
Start Time:9:00 am |
Start Location:Pewsey Wharf - SN9 5NU - SU 158 610 |
Description:Hilly ride which will be run at a 3* pace (20-22km/h, 13-14mph) around the perimeter of Salisbury Plain. We will stop for lunch on the way. You'll need to park and then cycle to Pewsey Wharf to start the ride at 09:00 prompt (it is possible to park at Pewsey Wharf, but it is not free).Please contact Chris in advance if you plan to join the ride - it will not be run without support. |
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Report:We started off from Pewsey Wharf into the westerly breeze, noting the white horse at Alton Barnes. It was a pretty uneventful ride, past the white horse at Westbury and down into the beautiful Wylye valley. Lunch was taken in the Royal Oak at Great Wishford - very welcome after 3+ hours riding over pretty undulating terrain.On leaving we found that Des had a puncture, so a quick change happened and we were on our way. The afternoon started with the obligatory hill and then seemed to go upwards nost of the time into a northerly headwind. The last 15km were quite energy-sapping, so arrival back at Pewsey Wharf for a cuppa and cake was not a moment too soon. Special mention to Andy who did his longest ever distance by quite a way - well done. He will sleep sopundly tonight (or even sooner!) | ||
Distance:115.60 km (71.83 mi) | Ride Details:http://connect.garmin.com/activity/106483414 | |
| Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=71976" | ||
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