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Tue May 26th 2009

10-mile Club (*)

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Assuming fair weather - a slightly hillier ride this evening with some easy off-road sections too. We will be heading to Childrey via Denchworth and the bridleway from West Challow. We'll return via the bridleway and track to East Challow and along the canal towpath. Two short stretches along the A417 with right turns.
Riders: Liz Buckle Lorna Swanton Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Tony Hetherington Riders = 5 Report: Although it was a bright, sunny evening, a very fresh north-westerly breeze made us work harder than usual on our way to Denchworth. That was the worst of it, fortunately. Thereafter were able to enjoy the beautiful evening and the glorious colours of late spring countryside. We followed the planned route to Childrey but then a change of plan for the return - due to heavy overnight rain we avoided the canal and came back via Goosey and Denchworth instead. We all enjoyed the downhill and runout on the B-road down to the A417. With the wind behind us from Goosey, it was definitely a good decision. We stopped briefly to admire the meadows on Goosey green and then sailed back to Grove in beautiful evening light. Another enjoyable ride. Steve S
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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