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Sat Dec 1st 2012

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	3*

Leader: John Talbot	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: 60-70km (38 - 45 miles) ride, with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-22km/h (13-14mph). Likely to visit distant destinations. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. Eastwards route via Wittenham Clumps and circling Didcot. Tea stop at Q Gardens at Milton Hill towards the end of the ride. Fairly flat 62km ride, the short climb up to Wittenham Clumps is the only hill of note. Lights required for the final section back to Grove and wrap up warm!
Riders: Andy Pixton Chris Walters Derek Boutle Frank Schroer John Talbot Louis Hall Richard Preece Riders = 7 Weather: Report: Seven riders braved the rather raw conditions, we started in fine drizzle but the Sun soon broke through which accompanied us most of the way. We kept a good 3* pace to Long Wittenham and the start of the lumpy section. We stopped at the top of the climb to Wittenham Clumps and admired the views across to the Berkshire Downs which looked magnificent in the watery winter sunshine. After Aston Tirrold we had a rather niggly headwind to Harwell which was quite sapping. Grove Road out of Harwell was closed to motor vehicles as it was flooded. It wasn't too bad for bikes though and most of us kept our feet dry! Frank and Louis went back to Wantage and Richard decided to say his farewells at the tea stop so four of us enjoyed a hot drink, cake and a natter. The Sun had set as we headed back across Cow Common and there was a nip in the air but we were soon back in Grove right on my estimated finish of 4.30pm. A good winter afternoon ride. Thanks for coming along!
Distance: 61.70 km (38.34 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1038309
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1959510"
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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