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Tue Jul 5th 2016

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: John Tranter	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. There comes a time in any Tuesday 2* ride programme when you just have to do Uffington White Horse Hill. That time has come! We will take the easiest and most straighforward route there and back via Denchworth and Goosey, so that we can spend plenty of time on the great Hill without rushing it. Don't worry - you can do this! A little bit of resting or walking on the way up is perfectly fine. In any event, the views will be spectacular, as will be the descent into Woolstone. Don't miss it!
Riders: Adrian West Barry Stanton Bethany Tranter Bryony Stott Des Higgs Gareth Smith John Tranter Mike Bailey Nicole Pethybridge Simon John Susie Turnbull Tony Clark Riders = 12 Weather: Report: A great group and a great ride. Congrats to Nicole for catching us up after a late arrival. Beautiful sunny and wind-less evening for tackling the great Hill. We could see it looming and calling to us as we approached Uffington village. Everyone managed the climb extremely well and we thoroughly enjoyed the amazing views from the top. There were some keen whippet shaped racing types up there, including one guy who kept on coming round several times. We ignored him. The descent into Woolstone was as exhilarating as ever and we made good time with a slight tailwind back to Grove. Thanks to all for a lovely evening.
Distance: 33.80 km (21.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/9805640
Susie approaches the summit - White Horse Hill Susie conquers White Horse Hill Simon conquers White Horse Hill Bethany conquers White Horse Hill Des and Adrian conquer White Horse Hill Celebrating the summit - a great evening on White Horse Hill
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14617815"
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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