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Sun Jan 15th 2012

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: David Smith	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Tour of the Hills A hilly 82km ride to Hungerford via Lambourn, Aldbourne, Ramsbury and Froxfield. After a short lunch stop at either the Tutti Pole or Azuza cafe, both in Hungerford High Street, we will return to Wantage via Kintbury, Bagnor, Chieveley, Peasemore and finally Chain Hill. Hopefully there will be plenty of time for a coffee in Wantage Costa at the end. Pace will be to suit the group, but will probably be at the lower end of 3* pace. I may shorten the route a little on the day depending upon weather conditions. Lights will be required.
Riders: Andy Cowan David Smith Paul Jarvis Ursula Hallam Riders = 4 Report: What a fantastic day for mid January! It was a cold 1 degree C when we set off and didn't get above 4 degrees C all day, but the sun shone throughout and we only had a head wind for a couple of short stretches in the morning. Hackpen Hill got us all warmed up nicely and then it was a roller-coaster ride all the way to Hungerford! Paul & Andy dispatched Spring Hill with efficiency and apparently some cursing of the ride leader, can't think why. We arrived in Hungerford about 12:00 and had a pleasant lunch in the Tutti Pole. The afternoon's route was much less hilly than the morning and with one or two exceptions it rose gently to the Ridgeway and we were then able to make the traditional dash back to Wantage down Chain Hill. Thanks to Paul & Andy for coming out on a cold day, still not sure what Ursula & I would have done if nobody had turned up.
Distance: 84.59 km (52.56 mi)
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=342337"
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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