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Tue May 10th 2016

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

Leader: Phil Ward	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5-2 hours ride at a riding pace of 25-29km/h (16-18mph). May be hilly. UPDATED Mon 9th: - weather related: A ride of two halves: a pan flat opening to settle us into a useful rhythm, switching to undulations comprising three short climbs at Steventon, Upton & West Hendred, each of which is followed by gentle downslopes, the last of which should give us a glorious early-summer sun-drenched scenic finale through the Lockinges BUT it's currently forecast to rain - possibly a lot ! If its really grim we can cut loops out (early &/or late in the ride) to achieve a sensible outcome. Sunset shouldn't be a problem by now, but FRONT & REAR lights are required for gloomy/overcast/wet evenings. Oh, and mudguards might be a nice touch for the folks behind you #vainhope?
Riders: Andy Cowan Paul Jarvis Phil Ward Ruth Fisher Riders = 4 Weather: Report: A grim and threatening sky greeted the plucky four. Temperatures were uncharacteristically high and didn't drop much towards dusk, giving humidity to the evening. Lights were deployed pretty much from the outset and we settled into a steady clip around the flatlands of the Vale. Steventon Hill provided a first test, enlivened with groups of DPCC-organised Australian Pursuiters passing in the opposite direction every minute or so. Harwell Village was negotiated in the dry and we turned at our furthest East point at Upton to climb the easier grade of Chilton Road to emerge atop Hagbourne Hill at a good pace. Further roadworks were negotiated at the Chilton Junction in drizzle, which set in for the evening passing Diamond Light Source. The A417 proved busy even at this late hour and it was good to turn off towards Ginge even though the roads were awash with gritty puddles. Ardington looked majestic even in the gloaming and we ended up in Grove around 8:15 with a good ride averaging a touch under 29kph in our legs, pleased we had persisted in less than ideal conditions. Kudos to Ruth, riding her first 4* with panache. Hoping more ladies will give it a go as the season progresses - we really don't bite
Distance: 49.40 km (30.70 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/8900497?privacy_code=o6ZiBJt4bnjomDt1
Heading out into the 4* gloom
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12493216"
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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