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Sun Apr 9th 2017

Harlequin Hack Audax Event	3*

Leader: Jon Townsin	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall - Uffington
Description: 110km cycling event starting from Uffington. Controls at WITNEY and CHIPPING NORTON, plus 1 information control. A modest excursion into the Cotswold hills followed by a gentle wander through the watery lanes of the upper Thames, the Evenlode and the Windrush. The ride starts and ends at the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall in Uffington which has a village shop adjacent. Food and drink available at the start/finish and included in the entry fee. This is run under audax regulations and pre-entry is required. Please visit AUK website for further details and entry: http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/17-101/
Riders: Adrian West Barry Stanton David Smith Jan McCabe Jo Little John Tranter Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Karl Blake Louis Hall Lyn Taylor Richard Saunders Ursula Hallam Riders = 13 Weather: Report: What a fantastic day to cycle your first Audax ! Congratulations to Jo, Karl and Barry for each completing their inaugural Harlequin Hack. Amidst about 85 other riders, including several other Wantage members, the group rode a classic Cycling UK ride, encouraging, supporting and waiting, ensuring everyone finished the 109 kilometres together. The weather was absolutely beautiful, if a little windy on the return leg and the route took in fantastic views of the Cotswolds and Vale. The roads were mostly quiet and drivers were, mostly, courteous! Everyone took turns enduring the wind at the front and no wrong turns (of significance) were taken !
Distance: 109.00 km (67.73 mi)
the new Club jerseys looking good in the Cotswolds! the new Club jerseys looking good in the Cotswolds! Great cafe in Chadlington. Great cafe in Chadlington. a celebratory selfie in Buckland - last hill conquered!
Comment on this ride

Written by : Jan

Posted on : April 11, 2017 at 7:16 AM

I turned up at the Audax not realising the Wantage group would be there, was lovely to join you and do the ride in great company, thanks

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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