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Tue May 7th 2013
Tuesday Evening 3* Ride 3*
Leader:
Frank Schroer
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Long, hilly, quick - or any combination! - 35-45km

Optional stop at The Fox in Denchworth at the end of the ride.
Riders:
David Smith
David Wynn (deceased)
Frank Schroer
Louis Hall
Phil Stubbings
Richard Delacour
Richard Preece
Simon Cox
Ursula Hallam
Riders = 9
Report:
9 of us set off to conquer several hills in 2 hours before some of us went to join the others at the pub in Denchworth at the end of the ride (with the others making their way back to Grove then - or already elsewhere before that).

Some known favourite local hills were taken on as well as some (despite the vicinity) rarely ridden ones, which made for a total amount of nearly 400 meters of climbing (with Court hill taking up a significant part of that).

Some of us mentioned that adding on Hackpen and/or Dragon Hill to the end of the route would turn it into a real local good hill work-out - another time ?

The sunshine made this a glorious evening to be out on the bike and everyone took their own pace on the climbs - making for an average of the ride in between the advertised speeds for a 3 star ride. Well done to everyone that came on the ride.
Distance:
39.70 km (24.67 mi)
Ride Details:
http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1303002
Everyone climbed Court Hill at their own pace - with great views in the background !
Everyone climbed Court Hill at their own pace - with great views in the background !
Last few meters of Court Hill for Richard - out of the saddle for the last part of that climb where it just gets that little steeper right towards the end
Last few meters of Court Hill for Richard - out of the saddle for the last part of that climb where it just gets that little steeper right towards the end
Replenishing and/or getting some oxygen in after climbing Court Hill - to be followed by the quick descent into Letcombe Regis
Replenishing and/or getting some oxygen in after climbing Court Hill - to be followed by the quick descent into Letcombe Regis
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=538501"
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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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