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Tue Jul 11th 2017

Tuesday 3* Evening Ride	3*

Leader: Jon Townsin	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours at a riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). May be hilly. It might be soggy and dark so bring lights and waterproofs !!! Its been a while since we've been up Chain Hill so give your bike a special clean and get ready for another challenge! Once at the top of Chain Hill we'll head down the fantastic descent into West Ilsley then back up again over the downs to Brightwalton and Woolley. From there we'll head along the A338 to the descent down Court Hill and back to grove via Denchworth. The route is just under 45 K with 500+m climbing so you can expect some climbing
Riders: Eddie Little Jon Townsin Riders = 2 Weather: Report: We few, we happy few, we band of brothers ... Well, actually only two undaunted souls braved the rain on an epic adventure to take in the challenges of Oxfordshire and Berkshire in the rain! Eddie and I headed off to Mount Doom (Chain Hill) which was despatched with ease and without incident. After a brief rest at the top we splashed our way through puddles (sorry Eddie - I'll fit a guard next time!) and on to Farnborough. At the bottom of the descent into West Ilsley (and thinking to myself 'this is ok, whats the worst that can happen?' ) I got a puncture, which was nice . After a brief wrestle with the tyre and with the help of Eddie's portable track pump we were off again up and over the downs to Catmore. It required only a glance between riders to know that the shorter route back up the A 4494 was the better option and so with pride and conscience intact we cut the route short and ran for home! Thanks for a memorable ride Eddie
Distance: 34.50 km (21.44 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/15993845
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23018531"
Comment on this ride

Written by : Eddie.

Posted on : July 12, 2017 at 5:49 PM

John,many thanks for your company!Eddie.

Written by : Eddie little

Posted on : July 12, 2017 at 7:25 PM

Many thanks for your company!

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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