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Tue Dec 10th 2013
Winter Evening Ride 2*
Leader:
Chris Walters
Start Time:
7:00 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Quick but flat 2* ride in the Vale for 1.5 to 2 hours covering around 40km each week. We will not ride quite as fast as 3* pace, nor will we tackle hills. Will not run if icy, very windy or wet - check the website for cancellation by mid-day on the day of the ride.

Good lights capable of lasting the full ride are essential, as is suitable clothing to deal with the cold.

On the first Tuesday of every month we will have a slightly shorter ride, finishing at the Fox in Denchworth for some liquid refreshment at 20:30, where other club members are invited to join us for a social.
Riders:
Chris Walters
David Smith
David Talboys
Des Higgs
John Talbot
John Tranter
Katherine Boyce
Maurice Bawden
Ursula Hallam
Riders = 9

Weather:
cloudy (night)
Report:
Another good evening for riding! The first "incident" was a puncture, fortunately right outside La Fontana in East Hanney. So while David did the Formula 1 tyre change routine in good light conditions, the rest of us could chuckle at the men in tartan skirts standing outside the restaurant... and then David Bridge came out of the restaurant (not in a skirt, I'm pleased to report) to have a quick chat.

Onwards we went, setting a pretty decent pace. "Incident" number 2 occurred at Lyford. JT and I were nattering as we went round a 90 degree bend. Or at least I did. Went around it that is. JT managed to stop just before the looming ditch, and we discovered at that point just how greasy a muddy road at 3 degrees Celsius is. No harm done, but maybe the speed dropped just a little henceforth, especially on the corners.

Tuesday rides start again on January 7th.

Distance:
43.00 km (26.72 mi)
Ride Details:
http://www.strava.com/activities/99615074
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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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