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Sat Aug 25th 2012
| Saturday afternoon ride from Grove | 2* |
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Leader:John Tranter |
Start Time:1:00 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:This is a modified version of a recent 3* ride - only one hill, but I think it is worth us stretching our legs on Boar's Hill. Out from Grove through Denchworth to Frilford, along to Cumnor, across to Wootton and up the aforementioned hill. Hopefully stonking views of the dreaming spires before the big descent to Sunningwell and across to Abingdon for a tea stop at the Throwing Buns. Then the riverside cut through to Sutton Courtenay and Drayton and home via Steventon and Hanney. About 40 miles altogether. |
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Riders:Andy PixtonBrian Hipwell David Bridge Jasmine Talbot John Stamp John Talbot John Tranter Katherine Boyce Mila Yearley Nicole Pethybridge Phil Stubbings Richard Delacour Richard Preece Stephen Quartermain Tracey Talbot Riders = 15 Weather: Report:In this wacky summer, this was yet another weather affected ride. A remarkably good turnout given the threatening clouds and pretty dire weather forecast. All went according to plan (apart from the Chairman's puncture) and we cunningly avoided the looming clouds until the approach to Abingdon, when we failed to out-run a thunderstorm from Wootton and got a good soaking. It could be argued that the time delay from the puncture precisely matched the time needed to escape the thunderstorm, but I couldn't possibly comment... The Throwing Buns cafe was full, but they very nicely set up the outdoor tables under cover and all was well. A bit of a wet return, but at least there was a hint of sun as we dripped our way into Grove.Thanks to all the brave souls for their company and their courage! | ||
Distance:51.00 km (31.69 mi) | Ride Details:http://ridewithgps.com/trips/874816 | |
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