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Tue Jul 10th 2012

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Due to the weather, a change of plan. The 10-mile club rides are designed to be a gentle and sociable introduction to group riding and to build rider confidence. As the name suggests, we aim to cover about 10 miles at a speed of about 10 miles per hour, stopping to rest and look at interesting things on the way. Accompanied children and newcomers very welcome.
Riders: Barbara Lambers Edith Hipwell Lorna Swanton Steve Burr Steve Swanton Riders = 5 Report: This was probably the wettest evening we've actually run a 1* ride, but there were four willing riders in Grove and one joined us en route. The rain had started just before six, lightly at first, then seemed to get heavier as we were gathering by the hall. So we set off in the wet. Fortunately it didn't rain all the time and it wasn't cold. But as we all wanted to keep moving we ended up having a longer ride. Due to the weather there was a change of plan. Instead of muddy tracks in the Vale we went for the firmer tracks to Childrey. Route out was via Downsview Road then left past Crown, Cork & Seal on the old airfield track and on up into Stockham. A short stretch along the A417 brought us to East Challow and the bridleway across to Childrey. Here the rain eased and there were amazing views from the bridleway of the rain clouds, in various hues of grey, swirling over the Vale and Downs. After a brief stop by Childrey pond, we cycled on through a short shower to Sparsholt and continued on to Westcot before turning round and retracing our steps. At Childrey again we turned left and enjoyed the descent on the B-road down to Challow Station. As it was raining again and getting very dark, Edith and Barbara decided to head home directly, while the remaining 3 of us continued on to Goosey and back via Denchworth. We were back in Grove at 8:15 after a surprisingly enjoyable ride, despite the wet.
Distance: 23.34 km (14.50 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