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Sun Jul 1st 2012

CTC Oxfordshire Century (100-mile) ride	3*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 8:00 am	Start Location: Eynsham
Description: A chance to ride a Century, starting at 8am from the Clover Lane car park in Eynsham (Grid Ref SP432094). We'll be heading northwards across the Cotswolds into Warwickshire and Worcestershire with stops for coffee at Wyatt's Garden Centre, Great Rollright (arr 10:15, 25 miles), lunch at the Cottage of Content, Barton near Bidford-on-Avon (51 miles, arr ~1pm) and tea in Bourton-on-the water (73 miles, arr ~4:15 pm). Expect to be back in Eynsham around 7pm. Steady pace 12-14mph. Expect some hills, with one big climb (~220m) from Broadway to Snowshill after lunch. As in previous years, riders will be very welcome to join us for just some of the ride, making it part of your own ride if you want to. N.B: Many thanks to David Smith for adding the Bike Route Toaster course.
Riders: Adrian West Andrew Johnson Andy Cowan David Smith Paul Jarvis Robin Tucker Steve Swanton Ursula Hallam Riders = 8 Report: 12 riders completed the century (8 on the left plus Trevor and Paul from Witney group and Steve and Janet from City). Well done to everyone and particularly to our 7 new "Centurions". All went to plan, with a few unexpected extras thrown in... Full report to come. Thanks everyone for making it a great day.
Distance: 162.54 km (101.00 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/750783
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=419466"
Comment on this ride

Written by : Paul Read

Posted on : July 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Really enjoyed that and big thanks for helping me reach my first century!

Paul

Written by : Adrian west

Posted on : July 10, 2012 at 6:07 PM

Erm? Where did the route go, I want to see it on the map

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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