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Tue Apr 3rd 2018

Tuesday Evening 4* Ride	4*

Leader: Nick Fisher	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5-2 hours ride at a riding pace of 25-29km/h (16-18mph). May be hilly. Weekly 1.5 - 2 hours ride at a riding pace of 25-29km/h (16-18mph). May be hilly. A flattish anti-clockwise loop through the vale to start off the season. Lights essential. 02/04/18 Proposed route modified to avoid worst flooding following route check. 3/4/18 - Route slightly modified towards end
Riders: Eusebio Bermejo Frank Schroer Hugh Falkner Jason Jones Louis Hall Nick Fisher Peter Cowan Phil Ward Ruth Fisher Riders = 9 Report: A cracking start to the 4* season, with 9 riders gathered. A flat approach to Uffington round the smaller villages brought us to a succession of climbs to warm the legs up, with a wonderful descent down Hackpen, assisted by something of a tailwind. All safely back to Wantage before the night had drawn in fully
Distance: 44.74 km (27.80 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27152007"
Comment on this ride

Written by : Phil

Posted on : April 4, 2018 at 7:08 AM

Thanks Nick, very enjoyable

Ride Filter

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