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Sun Apr 19th 2009

Regular Wantage Ride (***)	3*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Our regular Sunday all-day ride - 100km or 64 miles hilly ride which will be run at a 3* pace (20-22km/h, 13-14mph). We head out to Uffington, with the opportunity for an optional loop up White Horse Hill, before definitely climbing Ashbury Hill. Down to Lambourne, then Chilton Foliat for lunch at the Wheatsheaf. Loop around Hungerford before heading home via Chievely and the Ilsleys. Finishing with a bracing descent of Chain Hill. Route is: www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=5911
Riders: Chris Walters Dean Douglas Ginny Henderson John Tranter Neil Warner Robert Shaw Sid Liddiard Steve Swanton Riders = 8 Report: As expected, this was a fairly tough route, but scenic and enjoyable. Weather a bit chilly to start, but warmed up nicely with lots of sun in the afternoon. For those who like the numbers, we covered 67 miles, averaged 13 mph and managed 1050m of vertical climbing. So, the longest and toughest Sunday ride so far this year. Well done to all for their efforts and enthusiasm, although strangely there was not a very positive response to my offer of an optional loop up Combe Gibbet!
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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