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Tue Jun 22nd 2010

10-mile club 1*	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Tonight we'll be heading to Betterton, riding out via the cyclepaths to Lockinge and returning via Ardington and Lains Barn. Two great descents from the top of the hill at Ardington (great views) and past Lains Barn. Bike Week Event.
Riders: Alvaro Rey Lorna Swanton Steve Swanton Riders = 3 Report: A select group of 3 10-milers rode out from Grove on a beautiful summers evening. We followed the route as planned through Charlton to the Nelson and out along route 44 to Betterton. We stopped at the top to admire the views before speeding down the hill into Ardington. Here we stopped for a mellow half at the Boar's Head sitting outside in the sunshine. Refreshed, we decided to do part of the hill again, so returned to Lockinge, turned left up the hill, carried on past the church and then turned left up the estate road to regain the Ardington road by the Icknield Way. Lovely cooling breeze on the descent... As Lorna hadn't cycled in to Wantage from Lockinge before and Alvaro was heading back to Charlton anyway, we decided to retrace our steps to East Lockinge and back into Charlton. Another enjoyable evening.
Distance: 17.70 km (11.00 mi)
Enjoying a chat and a half in the evening sunshine
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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