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Tue Jul 26th 2016

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	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. An anticlockwise loop to the Hanneys and Denchworth this evening. We'll head out via Charlton to Lockinge and Ardington , drop down into the vale past Lains Barn, then turn north for a 1 mile stretch along the A338 (crossing the new railway bridge) to East Hanney. We'll continue through West Hanney to Denchworth where there will be an optional stop at The Fox PH for a sociable drink with riders from all of the other groups. Round trip of about 12 miles. Lights are recommended for your ride home if stopping for a drink at the pub.
Riders: Carin Tranter Jules McGregor Lorna Swanton Naomi Merritt Nicky Clark Sheena Arnold Steve Swanton Tim Parr Riders = 8 Weather: Report: At last, a dry evening for a pub night (although it did drizzle briefly after we'd arrived at the Fox). This was a gentle tour taking in some of the prettiest villages around Wantage. We stopped in Lockinge to look at the old Fire Engine and took our time circling Ardington. After the climb up from Lockinge to the cross-roads on the A417, everyone enjoyed the long descent past Lains Barn. Jules left us when we reached the A338 by Williams, but the rest of us continued in two groups northwards to the Hanneys. We stopped again to admire the Archimedes screw at Dandridges Mill before continuing on to West Hanney, where we looped past the church and Plough PH. The road from West Hanney to North Denchworth has been resurfaced (hurray!) and we enjoyed the new smooth, pothole-free tarmac. Everyone stopped for a drink and then made their own ways home in 2s and 3s when they were ready to go. Another enjoyable 1* evening - thanks everyone for your company. A warm welcome to Tim on his first ride with the club.
Distance: 21.73 km (13.50 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