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Tue Apr 28th 2009

Tuesday Evening Rides / Fast and Furious

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: We will aim to have two rides leaders for 2* and 3* options. In addition, there will be a "Fast and Furious" ride this evening - please only consider joining in if you are comfortable riding at 25km/h in a group - route is http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=6038.
Riders: Angela Sanders Brian Hipwell Chris Walters Colin Appleton Dean Douglas Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Frank Schroer Gareth Smith Ginny Henderson Jo Bindloss-Gibb Kevin Fairs Michael Tayler Peter Busby Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Anstis Sorrel Williams Steve Joyce Steve Sanders Val Smith Riders = 20 Report: 2*ride headed out of Wantage in the direction of the Letcombes. 12 cyclists headed through the villages in a shower of rain but on reaching the top of the hill there was a lovely rainbow that stretched from the Letcombes back down into the vale. We have three cyclist out withn us on training for London to Brighton Ride so we thought we would start with some small hills as a taster for them. Edith The Fast and Furious group started off by practicing "through and off" in the car park at Grove. Once we were clear, off we went through Denchworth before putting theory into practice. After a while (Baulking) we'd pretty much got the hang of it although Angela and Sorrel both complained that there was always a hill when they were on the front! We managed to dodge the rain on our shortened F&F route, stopping to don jackets between Hatford and Gainfield, having seen the clouds and the lightning. There was a bit of hail by Charney Bassett, but not much, as we expertly (or was that luckily?) threaded a route between the rainbows, lightning and downpours. A big "well done" to everyone - we started as a ragged bunch, and ended like a smooth professional peloton (OK that's a bit of an exagggeration). Special kudos to Angela (who persevered and nailed the timing after a while), Peter (who overcame his dislike of being boxed in) and Dean (who was a real gentleman in the bunch). Ride details here: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/4402475. Chris
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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