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Tue Mar 3rd 2015
| Tuesday Evening Off-road Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Robin Tucker |
Start Time:7:00 pm |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 15 miles. Knobbly tyres and good lights required. We are keen to welcome new riders and have spare lights available to borrow if you let me know.Dark, cold and wet - we'll ride in any 2. But please let me know if you are coming so I can tell you if I decide to cancel due to really bad weather. |
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Report:Thanks David for adding riders and distance.Tonight was dry above, but still a bit sticky underneath, so we were cautious with our route choice. We went to Wantage on the cycle path, then up Lark Hill. Across the B road to Manor Farm Hill and up that. Then past Baron Wantage and along the (not-too-bad) Ridgeway towards Betterton. Just before we got there was the major event on the ride. David's (tubeless) rear tyre punctured and he spent a while firing it out, eventually stretching one of Richard's 26 inch tube into place. As this happened, it was getting very cold in the wind. Then it was down the hill - fast and fun! Although David was taking it a bit easier with a stretched tube. From there, it was back on a normal route through Lockinge and Wantage. | ||
Distance:23.01 km (14.30 mi) | ||
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