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Sat Jan 25th 2014
| Saturday afternoon ride from Grove | 2* |
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Leader:Glen Savegar |
Start Time:1:00 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:45-55km (30 - 40 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, at a riding pace of ~18km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly.New year resolutions anyone? Join us for a tour of some of the villages and quiet back roads west of Wantage, before heading to Faringdon for tea. Proposed route- OMH, Letcombe villages, Childrey, Sparsholt, Westcot, Uffington (optional short detour to Woolstone?), Longcot, Fernham, Little Coxwell, Faringdon. A more direct return to OMH by way of Fernham, Baulking, Goosey and Denchworth. Approx 55 km (34 miles). **Important- Lights essential at this time of year.** |
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Riders:Ashley BrownBrian Hipwell Cathy Brown Chris Walters David Bridge David Smith David Talboys Des Higgs Glen Savegar Janet Charleston John Talbot Maurice Bawden Nicole Pethybridge Steve Swanton Ursula Hallam Riders = 15 Weather:   Report:Well !...In time honoured tradition it was a very good day for discussing the weather, and we had plenty to choose from on todays ride!... Following a short stop to deal with a failed chain link, we were soon heading out through the villages. Unfortunately the problem repeated itself on the approach to Holborn Hill, where Steve made the wise decision to secure a roadside fix and head for home.Strong headwinds made for a challenging ride to Longcot, but we were soon rewarded for our efforts as the route changed direction, with just the final climb out of Fernham remaining. A hot cuppa at the cafe was very welcome, and coincided perfectly with the most impressive display of hailstones I've seen in ages !  A much easier return journey now pushed along by the westerly wind saw us arrive home in good time ! Glen S | ||
Distance:53.11 km (33.00 mi) | ||
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