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Sun Nov 19th 2006

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: A hilly-ride, due south to the foot of the Hampshire Downs via Boxford and Hampstead Marshall, exploring some unfamiliar lanes south-west of Newbury. Optional (unled) ascent of Combe Hill for those with energy to spare. Lunch at The Downgate in Hungerford (SU342683). Return via Lambourn. About 47 miles.
Riders: Barry Eastwood Derek Boutle Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Jan McCabe Jo Bindloss-Gibb Kevin Fairs Laura Makin Michael Johnson Peter Clayton Richard Divall Simon Dales Steve Swanton Steven Rogers Wenfeng Yang Riders = 15 Report: Despite threatening forecasts last week, today dawned clear, still and fresh with a light frost. A perfect November day to be out on the bike. 14 set off from Wantage, but we soon spread out climbing Manor Road. At which point Kev and Wen decided to make their own way to lunch. Soon after we suffered the first of 2 punctures, both of which were sorted quickly and without fuss. From the monument we climbed over to Woolley and then right to Chaddleworth, through the village and down the valley to Boxford. We then entered less familiar territory
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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