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Sat Oct 25th 2014

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	2*

Leader: Ursula Hallam	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Monthly 45-55km (30-40 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Might be a struggle for new or irregular riders in winter months. Last daylight savings time day today so let's make the most of it. Out to Eynsham for a cafe stop. A captcha figure-of-eight route - out via Charney Bassett, Appleton, Cumnor, Farmoor - back via Stanton Harcourt, Northmoor, Southmoor. Expect the full distance ~55km with no real climbing. Please bring lights in case of inclement weather or unexpected delay.
Riders: Alan Delaney Andy Pixton Barry Gills Brian Hipwell Charlotte Styles Chris Walters David Bridge David Smith Des Higgs Eric Harth John Davies Katherine Boyce Nicole Pethybridge Richard Pethybridge Richard Preece Suzie Sheehy - Dup Ursula Hallam Riders = 17 Weather: Report: The dry, breezy, but sunny autumnal day saw a seventeen-strong turnout at OMH appareled in a varied selection of cycling couture - depending on the optimism of the rider regarding the weather. Taking the regular route to Denchworth we turned to Charney Basset and simply followed the road to Southmoor to cross the bridge over the A420. The very gentle uphill of the Appleton road saw the k's roll by until Cumnor where I was forced to call a puncture pitstop having somehow managed to ride over a drawing pin! Judging by the nattering, no-one seemed to mind and we were soon on our way, tumbling down the hill, tolling over the bridge and onto tea, sitting outside in the sunshine at the Eynsham Emporium. Heading back toward Stanton Harcourt, the headwind ensured we burnt off a few extra rocky road calories, but not unpleasantly so. The busy'ish stretch of road after the Rose Revived, caused the group to split a little before regrouping at the Hinton Waldrist turn. Then it was simply a matter of crossing back over the A420, and cruising down the Hanney road to home. Great group, lovely ride. Thanks to Richard Pb. for sweeping, David B. for the piccies and welcome to Suzie on her first time out with us.
Distance: 56.20 km (34.92 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/3683541
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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