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Sat Jul 26th 2014

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	2*

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: 56km ride, flat to start and hillier towards the end. Out via Steventon, Drayton, Appleford, the Moretons, and stopping for tea at Savages garden centre in Blewbury. Back up the hill to Chilton and via the A417 before descending Lains Barn. Will suit the fitter 2* riders.
Riders: Adrian West Alistair Deans Brian Hipwell Chris Walters David Bridge David Talboys David Yearley Emma Gilbert Nick Portsmouth Simon Payne Stephen Quartermain Riders = 11 Weather: Report: Welcome to the newer riders Emma, Alistair, Nick and Simon! Sweltering hot, but we made it. The classic "Tour de Didcot" took on a new poignancy, as this was to be the last club ride with all 6 cooling towers standing - the demolition is due in the darkness tomorrow morning. No dramas on the ride whatsoever. The tea stop at Savages was excellent as ever, and we had a few stops to take team pictures.... We even lengthened the ride to come back via Ginge, but for most of us, the heat was pretty limiting, so it was with relief that Grove loomed at the end. Well done to those who have a new "longest ride" to brag about!
Distance: 61.00 km (37.90 mi)	Ride Details: http://www.strava.com/activities/171188104/overview
The end of an era The end of an era
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5174213"
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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