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Tue Jun 21st 2022

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Gareth Smith	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). A 21m ride out West up to White Horse Hill and back via Woolstone, Uffington and Goosey.
Riders: Barry Stanton Brendan St John David Jackson Des Higgs Gareth Smith Gerry Jones Joanna Houlston Karl Blake Riders = 8 Report: It was the longest day of the year and the weather conditions during the evening were perfect for a cycle ride. Our route out to White Horse Hill mainly followed the spring line road (the B4507) apart from taking the minor roads through Childrey, Sparsholt and Wescot. We were rewarded with a fine view from White Horse Hill. After the descent through Woolstone it was a flat ride back. At Uffington we departed very slightly from the advertised route by taking the route past the pub in Uffington rather than than past the church. Des Higgs had advised that the roads this way round had fewer potholes - and indeed it does have a good cycling surface. This contrasted with with the loose gravel on the B4506 - which apparently had been recently resurfaced for the Women's Cycle Tour. Quite how such a surface, even when the loose chippings had been swept away, was deemed good for a cycle race was puzzling.
Distance: 32.83 km (20.40 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/34445150
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/34445150"
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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