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Tue Aug 20th 2019
| Tuesday Evening 2* Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Steve Swanton |
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. Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly.This may well be a first, a Tuesday 2* ascent of Gramps Hill. After seeing it hyped as an iconic climb in the pre-publicity for the Gravel Cat Adventure Event on YouTube, I thought we should check it out... Short and steep, but at max gradient of 1 in 7 it doesn't warrant an arrow on the OS map, unlike the more familiar icons of White Horse Hill and Blowingstone, or even neighbouring Castle Hill on which we will descend (a great straight on-road descent). To add to the mix, there are several stretches of non-technical bridleway including the metalled track from West Challow to Childrey, a short stretch along the Ridgeway, the NCN544 track to Lockinge and the rougher track from West Lockinge to Ardington. Gravel bikes not required but low gears or Shanks pony. We'll take our time on the climb and enjoy the views from the top. All subject to better weather of course and that the off-road sections have dried out.... If not there are more gentle alternatives. |
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Riders:Clare HazellDavid Bridge David Jackson Gareth Smith James Bosley Jan McCabe John Tranter Julie Haynes Michael Tayler Robert Treadgold (deceased) Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Riders = 12 Weather: Report:Great fun with a great group. Full report tocome | ||
Distance:29.45 km (18.30 mi) | ||
| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30719940" | ||
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