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Sat Oct 2nd 2010

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	3*

Leader: Glen Savegar	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Monthly 60-70km (38 - 45 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-22km/h (13-14mph). Likely to visit distant destinations. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. This months ride will head to Lechlade for tea, with Faringdon as a shorter option if the weather is not so good ! Planned route leaving 0ld Mill Hall will be Letcombe Regis and Letcombe Bassett, Childrey, Sparsholt, Westcot, Kingston Lisle, Fawler, Uffington, Fernham, Coxwells, Coleshill, Lechlade, (Black Cat Tearoom) . Return will follow a direct route via Buscot to Faringdon, then Fernham, Baulking, Goosey, Denchworth, returning to Old Mill Hall. A little short of 43 miles (69 kms approx)
Riders: Amanda Seddon David Bridge David Smith Glen Savegar John Talbot John Tranter Richard Preece Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Ursula Hallam Riders = 10 Report: Well I do seem to have had a fair share of luck with the weather on all of the rides I have led so far this season ! Setting out from Old Mill Hall into a strong breeze and negotiating the randomly positioned delights of the cycle path/main road to camel crossroads, we were soon in the lovely downland countryside and navigating through the Letcombes. Climbing Coleshill from Great Coxwell Tythe Barn somehow felt much easier than the usual Highworth approach. Certainly to these legs anyway Arriving at Lechlade just a little after 3.00pm as planned, we were soon enjoying a welcome break at the Black Cat Tearooms. Having tackled most of the hilly bits on the outward journey, all that remained was an easy and direct 6 or so miles back to Faringdon, followed by a very pleasant final leg on peaceful lanes with fab views across to White Horse Hill, saying goodbye at the Baulking junction to Amanda for Stanford in the Vale. A gentle final stretch followed through Goosey and Denchworth, arriving back to Old Mill Hall for 5.15pm. A lovely afternoon on the bike ! Thanks everyone for your excellent company Glen S
Distance: 68.43 km (42.52 mi)	Ride Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/51377521
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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