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Sat Jan 14th 2017
Saturday Afternoon Ride From Grove 2*
Leader:
John Tranter
Start Time:
1:00 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:

A shorter ride given the daylight available. We will go north via Denchworth, Charney and Hatford and do the satisfyingly dramatic drop down into the Thames valley from Littleworth. Then we turn back to Faringdon and make our way home through the Vale, via Fernham and Uffington.

There is an option for a coffee stop in Faringdon, but I suspect it will make more sense to keep on rolling and head for home.

A couple of small hills, but nothing major, and a nice relaxed pace to get us back into the groove after the holidays. 30 miles / 50km at around 12mph / 19kph.
Riders:
Brian Hipwell
Charlotte Ward
Des Higgs
Jan McCabe
Jo Little
John Tranter
Jon Townsin
Karen Townsin
Karl Blake
Louis Hall
Nicole Pethybridge
Olivia Pile
Phil Ward
Richard Pethybridge
Roger Postbeschild
Sara Ward
Sharon Bedford
Steve Boreham
Riders = 18

Weather:
sunny intervalscold
Report:
Really encouraging to see such a big group gathering. It was cold, but fairly bright and a lot of people were clearly keen to get out on their bikes. It was particularly nice to welcome back Charlotte, Des, Jan, Olivia and Sharon - it was great to see you all!

Although it was big group, things went very smoothly - aided by excellent sweeping from Richard. We decided against the coffee stop option in Faringdon in favour of bashing on and finishing in the light, although it was noticeable that we are starting to get a bit more daylight now.

All in all, a pleasant and mellow ride through our beautiful patch. Thanks to all for making it such a nice afternoon out.
Distance:
46.67 km (29.00 mi)
Ride Details:
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/12574364
a big 2* group swooping through Hatford.
a big 2* group swooping through Hatford.
a big 2* group swooping through Hatford.
a big 2* group swooping through Hatford.
a big 2* group swooping through Hatford.
a big 2* group swooping through Hatford.
Sara stretches the peloton on the climb to Faringdon.
Sara stretches the peloton on the climb to Faringdon.
climbing the hill to Faringdon.
climbing the hill to Faringdon.
Phil and Charlotte looking cool in Faringdon.
Phil and Charlotte looking cool in Faringdon.
climbing the hill to Faringdon.
climbing the hill to Faringdon.
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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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