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Sat Jul 31st 2010

Away ride 100km - Chiltern Classic	3*

Leader: Jan McCabe	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Benson Waterfront Cafe SU613916
Description: PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL BY 6pm on FRI IF YOU PLAN TO RIDE (ride will only go ahead if I know there are people interested) A 95km Tour or the Chilterns, starting at 9:30 from Benson Waterfront cafe http://www.waterfrontcafe.co.uk (I'll be there at 9 for some breakfast!) I'm not sure what parking facilities are like, but I guess the cafe might not appreciate us leaving cars there all day, so might be better to park in nearby streets. Lunch will be at Thame, I'm not sure what's there, but I'm sure we'll find something suitable! Part of our route before lunch will use about 5 miles of the "Phoenix Trail" - a disused railway which is part of the national cycle network, a good surface which I've seen used as part of an audax without problem. Route is 3* due to the distance and it contains a couple of climbs (Christmas Common and Brill Hill) but will be taken at a gentle pace
Riders: Barry Gills David Bridge David Smith Jan McCabe Neil Warner Stephen Quartermain Ursula Hallam Riders = 7 Report: A good group, good weather, no punctures. Bacon Butties to start, found good Cafe in Thame for Lunch, and cake at end. A few undulations in between!
Distance: 95.00 km (59.03 mi)
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=158887"
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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