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Tue Apr 16th 2019
Tuesday Evening 3* Ride 3*
Leader:
Katherine Boyce
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.

Jo Little Secondary Ride Leader

Building on last week, we're back out to the Letcombes but then up Hackpen Hill before the glorious downhill to Sevenbarrows, a kind climb up to the Ridgeway and then down to Kingston Lisle and a return via Baulking and Goosey.

Eminently doable for all of us within the available light but please don't forget your lights as it will still be getting dark by the end.
Riders:
Andy Pixton
Chris Bailey
Clare Hazell
David Talboys
Eddie Little
James Bosley
Jane John
Jerry Bird
Jo Little
John Groves
John Hibberd
Joy Arthur
Julie Haynes
Karen Townsin
Katherine Boyce
Mike Cooke
Sharon Bedford
Ursula Hallam
Yvonne Bird
Riders = 19

Weather:
white cloud
Report:
Hurrah for Secondary Leaders, as the crowds gathered, it was good to know that Jo and I would be leading a group each :)

First week up a big hill this season and what a week to pick! Slightly cool (except on top of Hackpen Hill) and enough of a light mist to make the views magical. Add in a muntjac, a glimpse of a barn owl and that's a lot of ticks on the nature list ;).

Our minds were focussed by the fading light, which ensured that we kept a good pace despite the rolling nature of the route. Thanks to first time rider Richard for ensuring we all crossed the Springline road safely after descending Blowingstone Hill.


Eddie and Andy did sterling work as sweeps and of course Jo ensured her group enjoyed the ride as much as the group I led.
Distance:
37.04 km (23.02 mi)
Ride Details:
https://www.strava.com/activities/2295984041
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29685075"
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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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