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Sat Mar 6th 2010

Saturday afternoon 3* ride from Grove	3*

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Updated Route A long (70km) but generally unhilly ride - will be run at a reasonable pace to cover the distance. Out via Uffington and the Coxwells to skirt Lechlade and stopping for tea at Aston Pottery. Returning via Old Shifford, Newbridge, Charney Bassett and Lyford. Not suitable for irregular riders or those not used to riding 70km. You can find the route here: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=105242
Riders: Chris Walters David Bridge Derek Boutle Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Jan McCabe Janet Charleston John Talbot John Tranter Maurice Bawden Neil Mowforth Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Tony Smith Riders = 14 Report: The sky looked ominous at the start, but heading off we encountered the first problem, taking a diversion around the roadworks near Goosey. Wind assisted, and passed by two large groups from Norwood Paragon club (Des and Derek seemed up for a race, but I didn't fancy their chances), good time was made up to Lechlade and down the "agricultural" Mill Lane, heading through Gainfield against the wind to Aston for tea, where we chanced upon a couple of Witney members. Maurice Managed to puncture (again!) at Old Shifford, and after fixing it, some folks drifted off to their respective homes on the way back to Grove.
Distance: 72.48 km (45.04 mi)	Ride Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/26266778
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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