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Sun May 23rd 2010

CTC Oxfordshire Century (100 miles) Ride	3*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 8:00 am	Start Location: Islip village hall
Description: A chance to ride a century following the route of the triennial veteran's ride on 13th June. Pace will be steady to complete the ride in about 8 hours cycling time, aiming to finish 6:30-7pm. Route sheet provided. Coffee: Godwins Ice Cream Farm, Weston-on-the-green (dep ~10:30) Lunch: North Leigh (dep ~2pm); Tea: at Steve's in Grove (dep ~5pm) Riders are very welcome to join for some or all of the ride. Please let Steve know you are coming by Friday 21 May.
Riders: Bridget Lambert James Dawton Jan McCabe John Bridgman Kevin Fairs Peter Hallowell Rex Belcher Ros Hallowell (decd) Stephen Lee Steve Swanton Sue King Teresa Belcher Riders = 12 Report: A fantastic ride. Weather hot, not a cloud in the sky all day. 14 riders took part in some or all of the ride. 9 completed personal centuries by cycling from home to join the ride; 3 completed the whole route - we got back to Islip 7 minutes inside 12 hours. Well done to all and thanks for your company. More details to come.
Distance: 165.76 km (103.00 mi)
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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