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Sat Apr 20th 2013
Cotswold Ride 3*
Leader:
Chris Walters
Start Time:
9:00 am
Start Location:
Cerney Wick - Cotswold Outdoor store
Description:
From the Cotswold Outdoor shop in Cerney Wick into the Cotswolds.

Not quite fulfilling the criteria for hilly, this is very definitely at the top end of lumpy. Most of the climbing is in the first half as we ascend onto the Cotswold plateau before finding the source of the River Coln, the following it all the way down to Fairford before a final flat stretch back to Cerney Wick.

We will stop for coffee if there is demand, probably at Bibury. Please bring fuel for a 4 hour ride.

81km with 795m of climbing, we will run this at a pace that should be fine for regular 3* riders, as well as 2* riders who've been working hard on their fitness over the winter (if it's ended!).
Riders:
Chris Walters
David Smith
Des Higgs
John Talbot
Louis Hall
Nick Dunton
Phil Stubbings
Ursula Hallam
Riders = 8

Weather:
sunny
Report:
Spring has finally sprung! A fantastic ride today as eight set out, but Des turned back not far out of Kemble as his knee was playing up. We managed to find the top of the river Coln and followed it down to Whelford, via a very pleasant outdoor tea stop in Bibury. The Garmin (or was it the leader?) gave a few odd directional instructions, but all was well in the end.

Back through Fairford, we had a couple of spirited sections on the run into Cerney Wick, where a very nice outdoor lunch was taken.

Delightful.

Distance:
84.10 km (52.26 mi)
Ride Details:
http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1252435
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2290994"
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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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