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Sun Jun 26th 2016

3* Lite Ride	3*

Leader: Karen Townsin	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: The idea behind this mini series of rides is to provide confident 2* riders with a taste of 3* routes and riding. We will ride the route of a 3* Tuesday evening ride, one incorporating hill(s), but riding at the lower end of the 3* pace range. We'll then stop for a coffee and a chat at the end of the ride. This time we'll warm up through Denchworth, Goosey, Stanford in the Vale and Longcot before heading up over the Ridgeway. We'll climb via Compton Beauchamp (steep but short) and Ashbury (less steep but longer) before the glorious descent past Ashdown House and into Lambourn. We'll then head back up the B4001 and down Hackpen Hill, through the Letcombes and back to Wantage. The Bay Tree Cafe was good last time, so we'll head there for tea and cake for those who would like to.
Riders: Adam Cavendish Bryony Stott Jane John Jenny Gower Jo Little John Groves Karen Townsin Karl Blake Nicole Pethybridge Steve Swanton Susie Turnbull Terry Penn Riders = 12 Weather: Report: The sun was shining as we set off from Wantage Market Place and made good progress through Denchworth and Stanford in the Vale. As usual, the wind was in our faces through Hatford, Shellingford, Fernham and Longcot, so it was a relief to turn southwards and head towards Compton Beauchamp. Everyone made short work of the climb and we pressed on to Ashbury Hill which was more of a challenge but well worth it for the fantastic descent into Lambourn, enjoyed by everyone at their own pace. We then set off for the grind back up the Ridgeway. After some excellent climbing, Bryony left us for her lunch appointment and we continued through the Letcombes and back to Wantage for lunch. A lovely morning's ride. Welcome back to Adam on his second CTC Wantage ride; thanks Nicole for excellent sweeping; thanks too to Terry and Jenny for your company back to the Lambourn Valley and finally thanks everyone for being such good company. (I'll be writing Oscar acceptance speeches next!!!)
Distance: 57.00 km (35.42 mi)
3* Lite group ready to set off
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14567368"
Comment on this ride

Written by : Bryony

Posted on : June 26, 2016 at 6:04 PM

Thank you Karen for leading a very pleasant ride this morning. It was a real confidence boost to realise I have got fitter since starting cycling with the club and I may well come out with the 3* group in the future :-)

Written by : Karen Townsin

Posted on : June 27, 2016 at 6:46 PM

Great news Bryony - that's really nice to hear.

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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