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Sun Sep 6th 2015

Cotswold Ride	3*

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Cerney Wick - Cotswold Outdoor store
Description: Taking in a different aspect of the Cotswolds, this has major climbing during the morning in the areas of Nailsworth, Stroud and Birdlip (yep - that one!), with an undulating but easier afternoon. No specific lunch stop planned - we'll stop as and when suits the group, so bring enough food to keep you going. May do a formal lunch stop, or a couple of brief stops. 105km with 1100+m of climbing - please be sure of your climbing abilities before signing up for this one. Please contact Chris by 19:00 on Friday 4th September if you intend to ride.
Riders: Adam Clark Chris Walters John Talbot Jonty Ward Karen Froud Louis Hall Nick Stokell Phil Ward Riders = 8 Weather: Report: It was clearly a chilly start for John and Adam who cycled over from home, but for the sane ones, after a coffee, it was plenty warm enough. There was an excellent climb from Nailsworth, with hairpins and everything. Even the cafe towards the top had marbled toilets and a magnificent cake selection. Five of us enjoyed the facilities while waiting for the "off the front = off the ride" contingent to come back and rejoin us. A speedy descent into Stroud was a great precursor to our second climb of the day. Karen was most disappointed that the flat section half way up was only half way up... still, we all made it. A quick stop for provisions on the outskirts of Gloucester and then we were off up the main event. Most people managed it without the odd stroll. It was rather tough though. Crossing over into the Cotswolds proper, John found us a fantastic picnic spot, and we had an impromptu family picnic moment (well, there were two Wards). Some great descents followed, and then the easiest 20mph I've ever done on the flat brought us back to the start, for ice-creams. Well done everyone, some tough climbs today!
Distance: 106.30 km (66.05 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/386312922/
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6382220"
Comment on this ride

Written by : John Talbot

Posted on : September 6, 2015 at 8:13 PM

Cracking day and a cracking ride. Excellent route. Thanks Chris :)

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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