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Sun Jul 19th 2009

Regular Wantage Ride	2*

Leader: Glen Savegar	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: An all day 2/3 ride covering 80-100km. This months planned ride will head north to Woodstock,taking in Stanton Harcourt and Church Hanborough. Lunch stop most likely close to Woodstock,but still to be decided. Return journey by way of Eynsham,Farmoor,Wootton,(with optional short loop to Boars Hill),Cothill,(tea stop at Millets farm),and minor roads back to Wantage.
Riders: Glen Savegar Steve Swanton Riders = 2 Report: Well the weather forecast promised heavy showers and it certainly didn't disappoint. Hard to believe at 9.15am sat beside King Alfreds statue with the sun shining brightly. The gentleman approaching from Mill street on the hybrid looked like a possible addition to the group,but swiftly headed into the newsagents and re-appeared with the Sunday Telegraph tucked under his arm,then cycled off home! It was good to see Steve,and the two of us set off on a "abridged" version of my original planned route,pushed along by the strong south westerly breeze. Steve needed to be back early for a lunch appointment,so we decided to ride for a set period of time and then return,with Eynsham seeming like a sensible point to begin the homeward leg. Stopping for a short break beside the pond at Cumnor village,we continued our journey now donning waterproofs as the promised showers drifted our way. Our return followed the national cycle network as far as Appleton,before heading south to Fyfield,and then home via Lyford and Denchworth,accompanied by a very impressive horizontal rain storm!... A very enjoyable(if a little soggy !)mornings cycling. Thanks Steve for your excellent company! Glen 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