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Tue Aug 25th 2009

Tuesday Evening Rides

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.
Riders: Andrew Holwell Brian Hipwell Chris Walters Colin Appleton Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Elaine Opara Maurice Bawden Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Anstis Steve Boreham Riders = 11 Report: 3* ride (after a safety briefing!) followed the "Fast and Furious" route, planning to miss out the Shrivenham loop. When we got to Longcot, we decided to include the loop after all! Well done to Elaine and Andy who kept up with the pace! Ride route here: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/12153191 2* Brian and Edith almost never went at 6.00pm it was pouring with rain in Wantage. we put off leaving for Grove until 6.25 when the sun came out and blue sky appeared all over Wantage. We made a mad dash for Grove only to find that not a drop of rain had fallen there . We had 4 cyclist and did a fairly fast circuit out to Denchworth, Challow Station, climbed the Lambourn road as far as the Sparshot junction turning right for Westcott, kingston Lisle, through the village down common hill. back to Grove via Goosey and Denchworth. Well done to Steve B who managed the pce exceptionly well and with no breakdowns. I have marked this date in my diary. Edith
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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