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Tue Nov 13th 2012
Winter Evening Ride 2*
Leader:
Chris Walters
Start Time:
7:00 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Quick but flat 2* ride in the Vale for 1.5 to 2 hours covering around 40km each week. We will not ride as fast as 3* pace, nor will we tackle hills. Will not run if icy, very windy or wet - check the website for cancellation by mid-day on the day of the ride.

Good lights capable of lasting the full ride are essential, as is suitable clothing to deal with the cold. Please also consider riding with mudguards for the comfort of other riders, as roads are often damp on winter evenings.

On the first Tuesday of every month we will have a slightly shorter ride, finishing at the Fox in Denchworth for some liquid refreshment at 20:30, where other club members are invited to join us for a social.
Riders:
Adrian West
Andy Cowan
Bryan Charleston
Chris Walters
Des Higgs
Janet Charleston
John Tranter
Nicole Pethybridge
Richard Delacour
Richard Preece
Steve Burr
Riders = 11

Weather:
partly cloudy (night)
Report:
I'd like to report an uneventful ride this evening, but at least it started out that way in mild dry conditions. Out via Charney Bassett and Longcot, we did the circuit of Shrivenham before heading down to Uffington. Light comments about the infamy of Tranter's Bridge were exchanged, when further along the same stretch going towards Uffington, John unfortunately found himself riding into a chasm alongside the road and went down with a thud and clatter.

We fixed the puncture that ensued and having established that the flow of blood was probably not life-threatening, we got going again, arriving back in Grove a bit later and tenderer than planned.

Thank you to everyone for helping out with the aftermath of the mishap and also to Andy for sweeping on the ride. Hopefully, no damage done to our Chairman.

Distance:
46.30 km (28.77 mi)
Ride Details:
http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1017146
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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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