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Tue Jul 11th 2023

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Stephanie Haddrell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: Weekly 1.5 hour rides at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 1.5-2 hour ride at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph) Letcombes Hackpen and Kingstone Lisle
Riders: Barry Stanton David Jackson Des Higgs Roger Turnbull Stephanie Haddrell Susie Turnbull Riders = 6 Report: With rain forecast and rattling around the vale it was touch and go as to whether we would go ahead, however with 6 booked on and British weather as it is I decided to go ahead with the option of shortening the planned route. In the absence of other rides Claire Hazel and James Bosely were excited to join us. The very hardy group were 'keen' to go out in spite of the light rain and took the optimistic view that 'at least it was not cold', 'there wasn't too much wind', and once you're wet you cant get wetter'! We headed out of Grove in the rain around the estate towards the aeroplane discussing the joys of being out. We stopped to gather the group, and join the cycle path when Roger reported that James unfortunately had a puncture. Claire made the call for us to crack on as it was raining and went back to support James. Such a shame as both were really up for the ride. So we continued out to the Letcombes and paused at the top of Holborn Hill to discuss Hackpen ot not? The weather was looking clearer ahead and so we went for it, so lucky that light rain was keeping us cool. Once at the top we headed down to Westcott. As we stopped at the spring line, realising that it is indeed possible to get wetter and as the skies darkened we decided to head back via Childrey and Goosey chasing the rain. Thank fully we got back to old Mill Hall having dried out ahead of the downpour. Unfortunately David and I having stopped to chat got caught in it as we headed home and arrive thoroughly soaked! All good fun and thanks to all for your sense of adventure and great company!
Distance: 28.97 km (18.00 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/39459951"
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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