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Sun Oct 11th 2015

CANCELLED - Wye and Severn	3*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: Gloucester
Description: We have decided to cancel this ride for the time being. We will add it to the calendar for the spring. An attempt to run the ride cancelled in July. Starting from Gloucester exploring the Wye and Severn valleys including the Forest of Dean, Tintern Abbey and a crossing of the iconic Severn Bridge. Parking will be at Castlemeads Car Park (£2 all day). Please note that Google has an error with the location of this car park if you search for it. It's actually on the A430 near the docks https://goo.gl/maps/WcuWP. We will head westwards adjacent to the A40 and then for a short distance on the A48 before heading on quieter roads into the Forest of Dean where we will stop for elevenses (Kaplan's Café in Coleford). This section is undulating with a couple of stiff climbs until we get into the Wye Valley. This glorious section of road runs adjacent to the river past Tintern Abbey to Chepstow. There's a long steady climb after the Abbey before dropping into Chepstow. Lunch will be taken at Chepstow Garden Centre which has a café, restaurant and outdoor seating in pleasant surroundings. After lunch we cross the Severn Bridge (hope you have a head for heights!) and return to Gloucester via the flatlands of the Severn valley. Option for an afternoon tea-break/ice cream at the canal-side Black Shed café near Slimbridge. Please note there are two short sections of towpath alongside the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. The surface of the first is a little rough but road bikes will be fine. The total distance is about 125km (78 miles) but a large portion of it is completely flat with all the climbing early on. This is a touring ride so we won't be going flat out and there will be opportunities to stop and take pictures, take in the scenery etc. Please be confident that you will be able to ride the distance at an average 3* pace before attempting this ride.
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4925285"
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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