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Tue Aug 9th 2016

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: John Talbot	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. Fair weather route shown here. Sunset is at 8.39pm so if the weather forecast is poor this route will be altered. Forecast is good so will go with the route shown. This is a long end of season 3* ride with riders at peak fitness! We head to Ashbury via the Vale, up and over the downs to Lambourn and back via Hackpen Hill. Aiming for an 8.30pm (ish) finish so prompt departure at 6.30pm. LIGHTS REQUIRED in case of delays as we will be pushing the sunset envelope on this one!
Riders: Alex McGregor David Smith David Talboys Jo Little John Groves John Talbot Joy Arthur Martin Purling Mike Cooke Nick Dunton Nick Stokell Terry Penn Thomas Clayton Ursula Hallam Riders = 14 Weather: Report: A cool, breezy but bright evening greeted 14 riders for this long and tough 3* ride. We made good progress throughout the ride with good group riding. We re-grouped where convenient and enjoyed the ascents and descents as the Sun began to make a showing. The golden late summer Sun as we climbed from Lambourn was especially picturesque. We were making good time so we returned via the Letcombes. Riders began to peel off as we went through Wantage and about six made it all the way back to OMH just as the Sun was setting. Well done everyone for making it round probably what will be the hardest 3* ride of the season Thanks to Nick D for sweeping throughout .
Distance: 49.20 km (30.57 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/670449595
A new rider at the top of Hackpen Hill Uffington White Horse Descending towards Lambourn Lambourn Downs
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14977668"
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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