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Tue Apr 30th 2024

Tuesday Evening 1* Rides Restart & Pub Night	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: Old Mill Hall
Description: For our first Evening 1* ride of the season, a loop around the Vale to Lyford and West Hanney (11 miles). It is also the first of our monthlysummer pub nights and there will be optional stop at the Fox in Denchworth towards the end of the ride. Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Our leisurely and sociable Tuesday evening 1* rides are designed specifically with adult newcomers to cycling and youngsters in mind, or those who just want some relaxed and sociable exercise. We cover a distance of 10-15 miles (16-24km) at a gentle pace of 8-10 mph (13-16kph), following quiet country lanes and the occasional easy off-road track. We stop regularly to catch our breath, to take in the views and anything that takes our interest along the way. Please arrive by 6.20pm for the ride leader's briefing and a prompt start to the ride. We are not always able to wait beyond the start time.
Riders: Alan Fisher Angie Fisher Anke Otto Anna Loughlin Carin Tranter Diana Whidborne John Stamp Lorna Swanton Lucy Phillips Martyn Wigmore Michael Tayler Steve Swanton Riders = 12 Weather: Report: A lovely start to our summer season of Tuesday Evening 1* rides with possibly (?) the largest 1* evening group since before lockdown. A warm welcome to Anna on her first club ride, Lucy on her first evening ride and it was good to see Martyn out on his bike again. As there were 11 of us at the start, we split into two groups - thanks to Di for leading the second group and Michael for sweeping at the back. John caught us up during our first stop under the walnut tree in Denchworth making the round dozen. After a day of sunshine, the evening brought overcast skies, but it was much warmer than of late. There were quite a few bugs out and, with showers around, it was difficult to know whether we were catching bugs or the odd raindrop. From Denchworth we continued to Lyford, where we stopped by the church for a rest, natter and photocall. Approaching West Hanney, there were threatening dark clouds and showers ahead. I hoped we might weave our way between them, only to be briefly caught by a short shower just as we returned to Denchworth - too close to the pub to stop to don waterproofs. Seven of us stopped for a convivial drink or meal at the Fox, where we were joined by members riding with the other groups, Thanks to Di for lead the rest of the group directly back to Grove. Thank you all for your company on a most enjoyable evening. See you all again soon.
Distance: 17.38 km (10.80 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27469877"
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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