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Sat Aug 30th 2003

A Bit of Rough - Note Change of Date

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: WMS
Description: Off Road Ride. Helmets required. Bring something to eat and drink.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Andy Ellis (dup) David Bridge Jon Seddon Nick Stokell Robert Shaw Riders = 6 Report: A circle around Stanford in the Vale. As we'd had a particularly dry summer, I thought it was probably a good opportunity to explore The Vale. From Wantage we went via the newly "upgraded" track to West Lockinge and through to Ardington, before crossing the A417 to pick up Ardington Lane, crossing Cow Common. We then crossed the Steventon Road along the route of the old Kennet and Avon canal. It was pretty overgrown on some of these tracks so it was a relief to turn left and meet the A338. We then took a track to Garford where there was a longish road section to Charney Bassett where we took the bridleway to Pusey. After a few more bridleways, falling off, bending a mech hanger and getting lost we got back to A417 just south of the A420. A selection of the bumpiest bridleways and smooth tarmac brought us to Hardwell Lane and White Horse Hill. A quick ice cream at the top and we were good to go. One made dash across the Ridgeway and we were back in Wantage.
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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.; More Information