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Sat Feb 7th 2015

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	3*

Leader: Richard Pethybridge	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Monthly 60-70km (38-45 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Likely to visit distant destinations. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. Standard 3* 40 mile winter ride with tea/coffee stop at the Aston Pottery. Bring lights in case we get delayed en route. Update on ride status will be posted Saturday by 1130 in case of poor weather or ice. Saturday update: Despite a late night after England's magnificent victory in Cardiff this ride will still be going ahead. Weather doesn't look great so wrap up warm and prepare for the odd shower!
Riders: Chris Walters David Smith David Talboys Des Higgs Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Richard Pethybridge Simon Payne Ursula Hallam Riders = 9 Report: A rather grey and dull afternoon greeted this group of intrepid riders, but nothing a bit of determination and some orange tinted sunglasses couldn't solve. A fairly steady pace saw the group end up at the Aston Pottery in just the right state of preparation for a well deserved cake and refreshing beverage. The two-thirds one-third split of the ride worked well and after summiting the top of Buckland hill a slightly faster pace saw the group get back to Grove before dark. The total distance was pleasingly a fraction above 40 miles for those of us luddites who haven't moved into SI units and who have margin OCD in this area - at least we didn't have to ride around the car park to make up the distance
Distance: 64.45 km (40.05 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/4070806
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6912960"
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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