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Tue Sep 5th 2023
| Tuesday Evening 1* Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Steve Swanton |
Start Time:6:30 pm |
Start Location:Old Mill Hall |
Description:For our last Evening outing of the season, a tour of the vale visiting the three village greens at Goosey, Charney Bassett and Lyford. Lights required as the evenings are drawing in.Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Our leisurely and sociable Tuesday evening 1* rides are designed specifically with adult newcomers to cycling and youngsters in mind, or those who just want some relaxed and sociable exercise. We cover a distance of 10-15 miles (16-24km) at a gentle pace of 8-10 mph (13-16kph), following quiet country lanes and the occasional easy off-road track. We stop regularly to catch our breath, to take in the views and anything that takes our interest along the way. |
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Riders:Alan FisherAngie Fisher Anke Otto Carin Tranter John Stamp Lorna Swanton Michael Tayler Steve Swanton Riders = 8 Weather:   Report:What a wonderful way to finish our season of Evening 1* rides with a perfect sunny evening and a lovely convivial group of 8 Tuesday regulars. It was the warmest evening that I have ridden all year (and such a contrast to last week) but with the air cooling in the lanes as the sun went down, the temperature was just ideal.As we were heading out towards Denchworth into the setting sun, we all took the precaution of putting on our rear lights for visibility. Despite the warmth, there was a distinctly autumnal feel with the hedges brimming with red hawberries and blackberries. We followed the route as planned at relaxed 1* pace, stopping for a rest and natter by the olde cross stump in Denchworth, on Goosey green, then by Charney green and finally by the small green in Lyford. Unfortunately, the sunset was rather hidden behind trees but there were fine skies to behold. Michael had kindly swept on the way out, so we reversed roles at Lyford and Michael led us back to Grove as the evening darkened around us. It was really quite dark as a happy group returned to the hall, after some of the 3* group and just before the 2*s. It was with mixed feelings that we said our goodbyes to head home - it is always sad to reach the end of the Tuesday season Thanks to all for your company this evening. Thanks to Michael for sweeping and co-leading tonight and a big thank you to all that have led rides over the course of our summer 1* programme. Despite a few inclement weather cancellations it has been a good year and it has been a real pleasure to welcome a number of new, now regular riders. Don't forget that our 1* rides programme continues throughout the year on Thursday mornings and with our monthly ride on the third Saturday of each month. Do keep an eye on the website and weekly newsletter for details. Hope to see you all again soon. | ||
Distance:19.79 km (12.30 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44335171 | |
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29341976" | ||
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