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Tue Apr 26th 2016

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: Steve Boreham	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Our leisurely and sociable 10-mile club rides are designed specifically with adult newcomers to cycling and youngsters in mind, or those who just want some relaxed and sociable exercise. We cover a distance of about 10 miles at a gentle pace of 8-10 mph, following quiet country lanes and the occasional easy off-road track. We stop regularly to catch our breath, to take in the views and anything that takes our interest along the way. It can be chilly in the evening shadows along the lanes in April, so an extra warm layer and gloves are recommended. This week, we will head out via Denchworth, to Lyford, the a curl round to West Hanney, before returning to Grove via Denchworth, to drop off the drinkers, before heading back. Total of about 9 miles. Optional stop at The Fox in Denchworth for a sociable drink at the end of the ride. Lights will be required if you are riding home from the pub.
Riders: Joshua King Larry King Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Riders = 4 Report: Only a few weeks from midsummer's day - and, yes, sleet showers.... A select gathering of four - two fairly new riders, a stalwart and a leader. Perhaps all the others had warmer ideas... Shortly after leaving OMH, a convenient bus shelter was in order whilst the sleet passed over. After a short interlude, we were on our way again. Apart from the statutory "stop" in Denchworth to check all were OK, the usual "One Star pauses" were shunned in favour of moving to try to keep warm. Young Josh did brilliantly and we set a good pace - stretching the one star remit a little. On arriving back at OMH we found we had done from the bus stop all the way back in just an hour! Well we had to keep warm (ish!). Despite the cold, an enjoyable ride, and well done Josh!
Distance: 17.57 km (10.92 mi)
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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