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Tue Jul 5th 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. Hilly 60k with 387 Meters climbing
Riders: Andy Cowan Frank Schroer Jason Jones Nick Stokell Paul Jarvis Peter Cowan Phil Ward Ruth Fisher Riders = 8 Report: Ideal riding conditions which was a welcome change to those of us who battled last weeks weather ! Eight set off on a flattish start through Goosey, Baulking, Fernham, and Shrivenham to the first climb Coombes copes followed swiftly by the highworth halfpipe descent Next climbing Coles Hill were Phil had a puncture helped by Jason & Frank while the rest of us continued waiting at Bradbury hill summit before re grouping to ride together to Faringdon. Another descent followed by a fast straight taking the Thrupp turn up to Littleworth and a dash down Sandy lane led by yours truly! We re grouped and headed back, Phil split off at the Hanney turn and the rest of us started to push the pace ready for the Denchworth dash the usual suspect were sitting at the back ready to launch an attack ( Jason & Peter ) Everyone was shocked by a sudden attack by yours truly Which lasted mere seconds as I shot out the back quicker than I came to the front! A good ride had by all see you all again next week
Distance: 62.60 km (38.90 mi)
Proposed Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/5498115"
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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