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Sun Apr 12th 2015
The Harlequin Hack - 110km Audax 3*
Leader:
John Talbot
Start Time:
9:30 am
Start Location:
Northmoor Village Hall
Description:
110km cycling event starting from Northmoor, W of Oxford. Controls at CHIPPING NORTON and UFFINGTON.

A modest excursion into the Cotswold hills followed by a gentle wander through the watery lanes of the upper Thames, the Evenlode and the Windrush.

This won't be a led ride but there's nothing stopping a group of CTC Wantage riders riding together!

You must enter the event by 11th April. Note that audax can fill up before the cut off date so get your entry in as early as possible.

Further Details and Entry

Riders:
Andy Pixton
Barry Gills
Chris Walters
David Smith
Hugo Pile
John Talbot
John Tranter
Katherine Boyce
Louis Hall
Nick Dunton
Nicole Pethybridge
Richard Pethybridge
Ursula Hallam
Riders = 13

Weather:
sunny intervalswindy (fine)
Report:
Excellent showing from CTC Wantage with thirteen entrants. As is usual with audax people formed into groups depending on pace. Some rode solo, some in pairs, some in larger groups.

Several riders also extended their rides with rides to and from home.

A chilly start but a lovely tailwind to Chippy. The hilliest section follows a usually brief stop at the leisure centre. A brutal headwind manifested itself near Yelford, Aston and Buckland. This turned the section to Fernham into a very hard slog. Uffington control came as very welcome relief for refuelling and a rest.

The tailwind back to Northmoor was exceptional though, barely pedalling at times!

Barry had a rear mech incident which meant he had to limp home towards the end of the ride on his now single speed bike!

Well done everyone. It's a very friendly, well organised ride by the Harlequin Club and a lovely route to boot!
Distance:
108.30 km (67.29 mi)
Ride Details:
https://www.strava.com/activities/283966659
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2200409"
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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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