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Sat Jan 28th 2012
| Saturday afternoon ride from Grove | 2* |
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Leader:Steve Swanton |
Start Time:1:00 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:A leisurely afternoon ride of about 30 miles to Abingdon to try out the new "Throwing Buns" cafe in the Market Place.We'll follow a flat clockwise route passing through Lyford, Garford, Marcham, Cothill, Sunningwell and Radley, entering Abingdon on NCN5 past Radley Lakes on a short easy off-road section. We'll return by the direct route - Peep O'Day Lane (easy off-road), Drayton, Steventon & Hanney. Off-road sections suitable for touring bikes and hybrids. We should be back in Grove before dusk, but lights recommended (just in case). |
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Riders:Brian HipwellDavid Bridge John Stamp John Tranter Liz Buckle Stephen Quartermain Steve Joyce Steve Swanton Riders = 8 Report:Having established that "Throwing Buns" was the name of the cafe and not a concept for the ride, 8 of us duly set off from Grove following the route as planned on a cool and initially overcast afternoon. Our luck was in; it stayed dry and from time to time the sun came out to cheer us. A highlight of the outward leg was the superb view on the descent of Sugsden's Lane between Sunningwell and Radley. The temperature then seemed to noticeably drop in the last few miles past Radley Lakes and along the Thames into Abingdon.Throwing Buns Cafe was warm, cosy and busy; service was rapid and cake excellent. We expected it to feel very cold for the return leg, but somehow it didn't seem as cool as earlier. Steve Q turned off at the end of Peep O'Day Lane and the rest of us (sans Brian) continued back via the direct route. Lack of winter cycling miles caught up with a couple of riders and I dropped the pace to keep the group together as we cycled through Steventon and out across Cow Common towards a impressive sunset (and no headwind). Back in Grove at 4:45 at dusk; after an enjoyable afternoon's riding. Thanks everyone for your company. Steve | ||
Distance:49.89 km (31.00 mi) | ||
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