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Tue Jul 2nd 2013
Tuesday Evening 3* Ride 3*
Leader:
John Talbot
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Long, hilly, quick - or any combination! - 35-45km

Out via Wantage and the Letcombes to climb Hackpen Hill. Back down to Sparsholt and then along the B-road to go up Dragon Hill. Down to Uffington and to the pub via Baulking and Goosey.

Optional stop at The Fox in Denchworth at the end of the ride.
Riders:
Andy Pixton
David Smith
David Talboys
John Talbot
Katherine Boyce
Paul Ryan
Phil Stubbings
Richard Preece
Ursula Hallam
Riders = 9

Weather:
cloudy with light rain
Report:
A cool cloudy evening with occasional light drizzle but not enough to dampen our spirits :)

We followed the planned route through the Letcombes and took Hackpen Hill at our own pace regrouping at the top. A super fast descent to Sparsholt before the undulating road to the foot of the Dragon.

Most of us tamed the beast in the headwind but it was too cool to hang around long at the top and we descended to Uffington.

A stonking tailwind blew us along at a blistering pace to Baulking and beyond, a really good blast with great group riding. We eased off and warmed down through Goosey and Denchworth and to the pub for a drink and a natter.

Really good ride tonight. Thanks for coming along :)

Distance:
39.40 km (24.48 mi)
Ride Details:
http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1459773
On the Dragon's Head
On the Dragon's Head
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2782997"
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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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