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Tue Jun 21st 2016

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Katherine Boyce	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Thought we could take the alternative route up Hackpen. After wending our way through the Letcombes, we'll turn left at Childrey Hollow to pick up the quieter road to Hackpen Hill. Once regrouped at the top, we'll have a glorious downhill before having a relatively flat return. I am a slow hill climber but hopefully you won't have too long a wait at the top of the hills.
Riders: Adrian West Andy Belcher Barry Stanton Bryony Stott Des Higgs Jane John John Groves John Tranter Karl Blake Katherine Boyce Simon John Steve Joyce Susan Holdroyd Val Smith Riders = 14 Weather: Report: Lovely evening for a ride. Clear, not too hot and no rain! Our intrepid group set off for the hills of the Vale, welcoming Simon on his first ride with the club. With Wantage traversed, we all made short work of Holborn Hill. Everyone was in the right gear for the left turn out of Childrey Hollow and onwards along the Springline to Hackpen. John T raced to the top to record the moment - for many it was the first time up Hackpen from Sparsholt way. Then the glorious descent down Hackpen, into Childrey and a regrouping by the pond. We waved to the 3* group as we made our way to Kingston Lisle and through the road closed signs. Everyone's bikes coped well with the large tracts of unmade road With the evening drawing to a close, we picked up the pace to arrive back at Old Mill Hall slightly later than usual. A more challenging than normal 2* ride that everyone seemed to enjoy. Thanks to Des for sweeping.
Distance: 35.90 km (22.31 mi)	Ride Details: https://www.strava.com/activities/620688949
John G conquers Sparsholt Hill Barry conquers Hackpen Hill Katherine conquers Sparsholt Hill warm glow having conquered Sparsholt Hill Susan conquers Sparsholt Hill Simon conquers Sparsholt Hill. Val conquers Sparsholt Hill Karl conquers Sparsholt Hill Andy conquers Sparsholt Hill Des and Adrian conquer Sparsholt Hill
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14431552"
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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