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Tue May 18th 2010

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: Bryan Charleston	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: If enough people are keen we will be doing the 3* three peaks challenge. We will have to leave promptly and keep the pace up to return at a sensible time. The route should allow a short cut back to OMH if we run out of time.
Riders: Bryan Charleston Des Higgs Frank Schroer Janet Charleston John Talbot Sorrel Williams Tony Smith Riders = 7 Report: A wonderful evening, warm and still, that seemed to go according to plan. We started on time and made brisk progress through the Letcombes and up hackpen hill. A long descent to the outskirts of Lambourn followed by a steady climb up to the top of blowing stone hill, with the resulting steep descent. A short ride to White Horse hill for a climb and brief rest to admire the view. Everyone seemed to be coping easily with the ride and the trip home across the flat was covered very quickly. We were back in daylight before 8.30, taking just 1 hour 47 minutes, a moving average of 15.5 mph. Sorrel is now planning a four peak challenge. We were fortunate to have two guests join us for the evening, Roger and Kevin, let's hope they ride with us again
Distance: 44.56 km (27.69 mi)
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=128336"
Comment on this ride

Written by : John Talbot

Posted on : May 18, 2010 at 10:28 PM

Great ride! I had reservations about tackling Dragon Hill on my road bike beforehand, but like most cycling the fear of what lies ahead is always worse than the actuality!

Great speedy whizz back to Grove through the Vale after the hills were done :)

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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