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Tue May 8th 2012
Tuesday Evening 2* Ride 2*
Leader:
Chris Walters
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Enjoy an easy-paced ride around the local lanes. 25 - 40km. May be hills on some weeks.

This week, we'll be going all lumpy - out via the Letcombes and up Hackpen Hill, then down through Childrey and Goosey. Time blow the cobwebs away!
Riders:
Adrian West
Andy Belcher
Beth Kennedy
Brian Hipwell
Catherine Mann
Chris Walters
Des Higgs
Edith Hipwell
Geoff Neill
John Stamp
Luke Smith
Michael Tayler
Paul Watson
Paula Tansley
Riders = 14
Report:
A good turnout tonight with 14 riders up for a hilly escapade, and a warm welcome to Paul.

It was a pleasant warm evening, if a little overcast. No great dramas through Wantage and to the Letcombes although Des did treat us to a comedy "forgot to unclip" moment at the bottom of Hackpen Hill. Everyone did very well on the climb, and before long we were enjoying the superb descent back down towards Sparsholt. A final dash down the hill to the A417 followed before we took things at a more gentle pace through Goosey and Denchworth back to Grove.

Everyone did really well on the hills, so I would anticipate another good evening for my next 2* in June, when weather permitting we'll be looking to tame the dragon of White Horse Hill!

Incidentally, for anyone wondering whether the New Forest 2* ride on the 9th June would be suitable, on tonight's showing, everyone from tonight's ride would cope easily!

Distance:
27.80 km (17.27 mi)
Ride Details:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/176274767
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=225732"
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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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