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Sat Dec 24th 2011
Christmas Eve afternoon ride from Grove 2*
Leader:
Glen Savegar
Start Time:
1:00 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
A nice chance to burn off the Christmas pudding in advance, on our final ride of 2011. Not a long route, and not likely to be very hilly, so we should be home in good time to prepare the brussels sprouts :)

A fairly direct route out for tea at Aston Pottery (15 miles) by way of Standlake, and returning via Buckland (13.5 miles). The Cafe closes at 3.30pm for Christmas Eve, so we will need to leave OMH fairly promptly. Please carry a snack and drink though in case delays prevent us stopping at Aston Pottery.


Please check your lights are working for the homeward stretch.
Riders:
Brian Hipwell
Chris Walters
David Bridge
Derek Boutle
Glen Savegar
Stephen Quartermain
Steve Boreham
Riders = 7
Report:
Really good to be out on the bike, on a nice dry day, if a little chilly with the brisk south westerly breeze. A steady pace and a nice detour via Shifford (thanks Derek), saw us arriving at Aston Pottery with plenty of time to spare, and in glorious winter sunshine to boot! The shop and cafe were bustling with Christmas shoppers but not over busy, and we were soon refreshed and back on the road for the homeward leg (great sunset looking west!), arriving back to OMH for 4.15pm.

Thanks everyone for your company!

A very happy Christmas, and most fab New Year to all at CTC Wantage !



Glen S
Distance:
48.28 km (30.00 mi)
Ride Details:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/136373514
Christmas Eve...but not a mince pie to be seen...
Christmas Eve...but not a mince pie to be seen...
Making ready for the homeward journey...
Making ready for the homeward journey...
Chris leads the departure from Aston Pottery...
Chris leads the departure from Aston Pottery...
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Wantage Market Place
OMH
Old Mill Hall, Grove
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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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