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Tue Apr 17th 2018
Tuesday Evening 3* Ride 3*
Leader:
Nicole Pethybridge
Start Time:
6:30 pm
Start Location:
OMH
Description:

Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly.

Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly.

I've surprised myself and thought we would take in a climb to stretch the legs early in the season. A route less traveled and in the opposite direction to make this an interesting ride early in the season.

Please remember to bring lights

Note: slightly modified route to avoid farm track!!
Riders:
Andy Cowan
Christopher Whitworth
Eddie Little
James McGuigan
Jane John
Jerry Bird
Jo Little
John Groves
Joy Arthur
Mike Cooke
Nick Dunton
Nicole Pethybridge
Roger Turnbull
Sharon Bedford
Sian Mitchell
Steve Swanton
Terry Penn
Yvonne Bird
Riders = 18

Weather:
black low cloudwindy
Report:
Seventeen other riders were brave enough to try my reverse around the vale approach to this evening's ride. Despite some optimistic weather reports at the weekend it was actually cloudy and windy which didn't really help our direction of travel. :(

Surprising myself at times with roads viewed in the opposite direction to normal we swept up Fawler Hill and then alone the spring line through Sparsholt. Whilst the wind was against us going up onto the ridgeway the benefit of swooping down Hackpen Hill was a rare delight.

The Letcombes look very different west to east as we made our way home.

Thanks to Jo, Jane and Terry for their support and sweeping

A novel ride that I may well repeat - beware ;)
Distance:
31.81 km (19.77 mi)
 
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27198856"
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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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