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Tue Jun 16th 2015

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: This week a flat ride of about 12 miles through the Vale to Charney Basssett and West Hanney, returning to Grove on a lovely, easy off-road track between West Hanney and Denchworth. Our leisurely and sociable 10-mile club rides are designed specifically with adult newcomers to cycling and youngsters in mind, or those who just want some relaxed and sociable exercise. We cover a distance of about 10 miles at a gentle pace of 8-10 mph, following quiet country lanes and the occasional easy off-road track. We stop regularly to catch our breath, to take in the views and anything that takes our interest along the way.
Riders: Alvaro Rey Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Lorna Swanton Steve Swanton Vyvyan Hazell Riders = 6 Weather: Report: At last a sunny Tuesday evening after the unsettled and windy weather of May. Good to see Alvaro and Vyv out for their first Tuesday rides of the season. This was a very mellow ride, with plenty of time taken to enjoy the sights of summer and the countryside around us. We admired the roses in Denchworth, relaxed on the picturesque village green in Charney Bassett and gazed into the river Ock from the Ock Bridge. At West Hanney, Brian and Edith decided they would prefer the road and so just 4 of us tackled the track. We found this to be rather less smooth than when Lorna and I last rode it in May, including a new short section of hardcore, which 3 of us decided to walk. We rested at the brow of the track to take in the views all around - I still find this a magical place with the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere (yet so close to Grove). However, the evening was cooling off and it was time to get home. We were back in Grove just before the 2* and 3* groups. Thanks to all for your company on a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
Distance: 19.31 km (12.00 mi)
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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