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Tue Jul 12th 2016

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: Jon Townsin	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly. This weeks 41 km ride visits Hackpen Hill from Sparsholt, over the Ridgeway to Seven Barrows and back to the vale via Blowingstone Hill. From Kingston Lisle we drop down to Baulking Lane and back to OMH via Denchworth.
Riders: Bryony Stott David Smith David Talboys John Talbot Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Mike Cooke Nick Dunton Olivia Pile Terry Penn Ursula Hallam Riders = 11 Weather: Report: An interesting ride to say the least ! First of all we welcomed Tom Clayton to his first group road ride and Bryony Stott on her first Three star ride - well done to you both ! As I had chosen a variation on a well known three star favourite, I perhaps should have been clearer on the 'subtle' variations as the group split at the A417 and arrived at the Letcombes from different directions. Nick was last seen trying to bridge the gap - but from ahead of the lead group! Pleased to hear you got back safely - if a bit damp ! Anyway, after some voicemail ping pong with Nick, the two rejoined sub groups headed off along the route which was enjoyable until, on the back of Seven Barrows, drizzle arrived becoming proper rain by Blowingstone Hill. A safe, if damp, descent took us through Kingston Lisle, Denchworth and back to OMH
Distance: 41.00 km (25.48 mi)
Gathering storm clouds.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14889374"
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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