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Sat Jul 18th 2009

Offroad from Lambourn - 2/3	2*

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: Lambourn car park - SU 325 788
Description: Circular offroad ride along the Ridgeway, via Sheepdrove, Uffington Hill fort and Upper Lambourn (refreshement stop at the Malt Shovel). Route is here: http://www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=10578 Please contact Chris by 20:00 on Thursday 16th July if you plan to join the ride - it will not be run without support. Should take us 3 hours or so. A few strenuous but short climbs. Mountain bikes or very rugged hybrids required.
Riders: Chris Walters Frank Schroer Geoff Neill Mila Yearley Olly Swadling Riders = 5 Report: We counted ourselves lucky to only see a few spots of rain The climb out of Lambourn up to Sheepdrove was a bit of a rude awakening, but soon we were on tracks rather than tarmac. We continued upwards to the Ridgeway and then went due west, into the wind, past the mast at Segsbury and on to Uffington Hill Fort. After admiring the view and a quick circuit of the fort we dropped down (great downhill!) and then turned off for Upper Lambourn, where a sustaining drink at the Malt Shovel helped to restore energy. The ride route is here: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/9113528. A very enjoyable afternoon - thank you one and all for your company!
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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