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Tue Jun 25th 2013
Tuesday Evening 2* Ride 2*
Leader:
John Tranter
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
This week we will enjoy some of the hidden and beautiful villages to the east of Wantage. From Grove to Wantage on the bike track, through Charlton and then the track to Lockinge and across to Ginge. We will then find a secret route from West to East Hendred, before taking Featherbed Lane to Steventon. Then we cross Cow Common to the Hanneys, Denchworth and home!

All the tracks are suitable for all bikes.

About 20 miles, with the added bonus of one fun downhill and no discernible uphill. How does that work?
Riders:
Brian Hipwell
Charlotte Styles
Des Higgs
Edith Hipwell
Fiona Ashby
Isabelle Barber
John Tranter
Mark Austin
Maurice Bawden
Steve Boreham
Steve Joyce
Steve Swanton
Val Smith
Vyvyan Hazell
Riders = 14

Weather:
sunny
Report:
A big group, with quite a few challenging themselves with a first 2* ride.

Lovely weather - pretty much the perfect evening for a bike ride. The route worked out largely fine, although it could be argued that the track between the Hendreds was less than smooth. Apparently Maurice didn't fall off, he fell with. This is an important distinction...

Great company and a good fun ride!
Distance:
30.58 km (19.00 mi)
Ride Details:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/456039988
Comment on this ride

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Written by : Isabelle

Posted on : June 25, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Many thanks for a great ride! Perfect for a newbie 2* rider. I don't understand how you manage to plan the with apparently more downhills than uphills - but I'm all in favour! It was a great evening for a fabulous ride - more like that please! See you next week.

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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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