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Tue Apr 10th 2012

Tuesday Evening Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-road ride around local tracks.
Riders: David Yearley Riders = 1 Report: Report by David Yearley: It was a solo ride tonight, so I opted for a moderate distance, but at a faster than usual pace. It turned out to be a most enjoyable ride, taking in some new tracks along the way. Starting at Old Mill Hall, Grove, I took the usual route across Crab Lane to Charlton. Up Lark Hill, but turning immediately left along the track (past Tugwell) to West Lockinge. From there I climbed the Goddard's Brook track to the point-to-point course. A hard climb through the long grass of the Middlehill Down field saw me join the Ridgeway heading Westwards, with the wind and low sun in my face. Westwards past White House Farm and Black Bushes Barn, a quick hop across the A338 Manor Road, and along the Ridgeway further. Travelling past the top of Segsbury (Letcombe) Castle, I found the grassy downhill path before Smith's Hill (this was new to me). This provided a fantastic, super fast downhill grass route; an alternative to the metalled road of Smith's Hill. The path (then bridleway) was punctuated by 5 or so stiles, but the steepness of the descent led to some brake fade at the bottom! Into Letcombe Regis, I came out where The Sparrow pub used to be, and then through the village, before taking the track to the right of the village hall, to take the single track climb up past Antwicks Stud. I turned right along the mud track to the top of Windmill Hill. From there there was the decent drop down Cornhill Lane, picking up the route of the disused canal into Grove and back to the start point. The riding time was only 1hr15mins, giving an average speed of 12 mph.
Distance: 24.13 km (14.99 mi)
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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