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Tue Jun 25th 2013

Tuesday Evening Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-road ride around local tracks, usually about 15 miles. Knobbly tyres and good lights required. We are keen to welcome new riders and have spare lights available to borrow if you let me know. Dark, cold and wet - we'll ride in any 2. But please let me know if you are coming so I can tell you if I decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
Riders: David Talboys John Davies Peter Cowan Robin Tucker Riders = 4 Weather: Report: Two new people trying out the off-road ride tonight: Dave and Pete. A lovely evening and once more we set off for the Ridgeway. Unfortunately, the happy mood didn't last long: Dave had a puncture in Charlton. We found the cause quickly enough, a sharp nail-like piece of metal about 3cm long. But Dave had left his kit behind and no-one else had a 29 inch inner tube. So we tried my instant patches - 2 of them because the nail-thing had gone through both sides of the tube. That seemed to work and we set off again. But, half a mile later his tyre was soft again. We weren't sure if that was the patches coming loose or a hole we hadn't found. Dave decided not to chance getting stranded on the Ridgeway, and returned. The remaining 3 of us headed up Goddards Brook, and across to the Ginge descent. The descent was running fast and smoother, though I did have the advantage of full suspension. Lots of insects in the air though - we had to keep our mouths closed! We came back over the 'bridge of doom' and back the 'normal' way.
Distance: 22.53 km (14.00 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