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Tue Jul 2nd 2013

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: John Talbot	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Long, hilly, quick - or any combination! - 35-45km Out via Wantage and the Letcombes to climb Hackpen Hill. Back down to Sparsholt and then along the B-road to go up Dragon Hill. Down to Uffington and to the pub via Baulking and Goosey. Optional stop at The Fox in Denchworth at the end of the ride.
Riders: Andy Pixton David Smith David Talboys John Talbot Katherine Boyce Paul Ryan Phil Stubbings Richard Preece Ursula Hallam Riders = 9 Weather: Report: A cool cloudy evening with occasional light drizzle but not enough to dampen our spirits We followed the planned route through the Letcombes and took Hackpen Hill at our own pace regrouping at the top. A super fast descent to Sparsholt before the undulating road to the foot of the Dragon. Most of us tamed the beast in the headwind but it was too cool to hang around long at the top and we descended to Uffington. A stonking tailwind blew us along at a blistering pace to Baulking and beyond, a really good blast with great group riding. We eased off and warmed down through Goosey and Denchworth and to the pub for a drink and a natter. Really good ride tonight. Thanks for coming along
Distance: 39.40 km (24.48 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1459773
On the Dragon's Head
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2782997"
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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