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Tue Aug 22nd 2017
Tuesday 2* Evening Ride 2*
Leader:
John Tranter
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:
Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly.

Heading east for a change tonight. Out of Grove to the Lains Barn road and then swooping down into Ginge to experience the slightly strange set of (in my view) slightly over-perfect little villages nestling under the Ridgeway. We go along to the permissive track cutting through to the road above East Hendred, then a few yards on the A417 before cutting through Featherbed Lane to the great descent of Steventon Hill. Then the Cow Common road back across to the Hanney's and home.

About 20 miles at an appropriately mellow 2* pace.
Riders:
Barry Stanton
Brian Hipwell
Des Higgs
John Tranter
Karl Blake
Nicole Pethybridge
Robert Treadgold (deceased)
Roger Veasey
Sara Ward
Steve Joyce
Ursula Hallam
Riders = 11

Weather:
sunny intervals
Report:
A slightly steamy humid evening with a threat of thunderstorms, but all was well. A great group coped well, despite some unpleasant motorists on the Lains Barn road.

It was remarkably easy bowling along, and the ride was despatched very efficiently.

Thanks to all for coming!
Distance:
30.58 km (19.00 mi)
Ride Details:
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/17096572
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24213971"
Comment on this ride

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Written by : Rob Treadgold

Posted on : August 22, 2017 at 11:51 PM

A different route made a pleasant change - most enjoyable. Thanks John and fellow riders.

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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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