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Tue Jul 23rd 2013

Tuesday Evening Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: David Brown	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 Brown Gareth Paterson John Talbot Riders = 3 Weather: Report: Up and over the Ridgeway and back again; a fairly standard route, but nevertheless an enjoyable one, with the downhills of Wether Down (Old Street) and the 'Ginge singletrack' never failing to raise a grin. As an alternative to the 'bridge of doom' we returned via the track through the woods at West Ginge where we met the Upton Ladies ride (I think) who assured us they'd flattened all the nettles on their way through for us. Sadly the nettles had sprung back, along with the brambles, so we were left a little stung and scratched, but it takes more than that to put us off... but maybe we'll avoid that trail for a few weeks until the nettles have lost some of their string! In addition to Gary and John we were joined again by Gus O'Connell for the first half of the ride up to the foot of the Ridgeway.
Distance: 25.40 km (15.78 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1525870
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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