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Tue May 17th 2016

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

Leader: Paul Jarvis	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. A ride with something for everyone climbs, descents , fast flats We will take the Denchworth road , Newlands drive , towards Ham road at junction turn right on Ickleton road then next left, followed by left up Courthill road , right onto Manor road . Re group dash towards Great shefford , climb Hungerford hill , then right Ermins street , Right Goodings lane , At junction left towards east Garston, Lambourn B4001 climb towards the descent of Hackpen turning right through the Letcomes , Wantage , left at Ham road back towards Grove.
Riders: Andy Cowan Frank Schroer Jason Jones Nick Fisher Nick Stokell Paul Jarvis Peter Cowan Phil Ward Richard Kembleton Riders = 9 Report: A strong group of nine riders headed out on an overcast evening, with the first climb of Court Hill we all soon warmed up. The group split heading out towards Great Shefford wHere the main group of seven headed up Hungerford Hill followed by Andy and I Leading from the rear again We re grouped again heading to East Gaston down Goodings Lane my discription of a good descent was somewhat questioned as it was somewhat lumpy We rode together to Lambourn taking photos by church before a free for all charge along the B4001 then desending Hackpen, re-grouping towards Letcombes , East Challow Wantage and Grove
Distance: 50.00 km (31.07 mi)
4* photo stop
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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