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Sun Jun 1st 2014

CTC Oxfordshire Explorer Ride - the Chilterns	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Wallingford Market Place
Description: The second in CTC Oxfordshire's programme of Explorer rides visiting different areas of the county of Oxfordshire. Today we'll be starting from Wallingford and heading into the Chilterns for a 30 to 40 mile ride at a relaxed (2*) pace. We'll meet for coffee at the start of the ride, and stop for lunch at a cafe or pub. The ride will be planned and led by Dan Hart (01491 836289) and the CTC Wallingford cyclists. Further details to come - see more at the link below or email: info@ctcwallingford.org.uk
Riders: John Davies Robin Tucker Steve Swanton Riders = 3 Weather: Report: A good turnout of 11 for the 2nd Explorer ride, which was excellently led by Dan Hart from CTC Wallingford. The Herb Garden at Sonning Common proved a most attractive lunch venue. Reaching Goring on the way back, the lure of Streatley hill proved too great for Steve and Robin. So taking our leave from the others, up we climbed. Making good use of low gears, we conquered it, and then after regaining our breath, continued on in the direction of Wantage via Four Points, Compton and the Isleys. Reaching Farnborough, the thought of a cup of tea enticed us down to the Saddleback café. Sadly, we arrived just after they'd closed the café (@3:30), but we made up for it with large ice creams instead. We agreed it was good preparation for the rigours of next week's Century ride. Full report and photos will appear on the CTC Oxfordshire website.
Distance: 48.28 km (30.00 mi)
Proposed Route: http://www.ctcoxfordshire.org.uk/rides-and-events#sthash.9apFiE5i.dpuf"
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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