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Sat Apr 14th 2012

Southern Cotswolds - circuit of Cirencester	3*

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: South Cerney - car park next to Cotswold Outdoor
Description: UPDATE 13/04/2012 - ride confirmed as taking place - check weather forecast for temperatures - may be chilly! Morning ride in the Cotswolds. Out via Kemble and Daglingworth and back via Bibury and Fairford. It's quite a hilly 70km ride and we will ride at 3* pace. Lunch can be taken at the finish, where there is a nice cafe. Start point postcode: GL7 5TL Start Point location: http://g.co/maps/3sba6 Please contact Chris if you intend to come - the ride will not run without support.
Riders: Chris Walters David Smith Debbie Dawes Iain Kent John Tranter Paul Jarvis Steve Dawes Ursula Hallam Riders = 8 Report: Torrential rain on the M4 was rather contrary to the weather forecast, so I was most surprised to see 8 people turn out, including two new riders, Debbie and Steve. It was nearly 7 though, as we waited in the drizzle for Paul, and had just decided to go without him when he arrived, condemning us to a further 10 minutes in the wet before setting off - Paul, you need to sort your routefinding out! As we went round it got brighter and brighter, and with no incidents for us (although we did find a white transit parked half way up a tree with some yoofs standing around wondering how they were going to explain that to the rental company!) we transitioned from flat country to undulating with a couple of worthwhile hills and then back to the flat for the run back. Well done everyone for keeping the pace reasonable, and my utmost apologies to John for making him pant a little on the run in from Fairford.
Distance: 69.50 km (43.19 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/598975
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=11909"
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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