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    Surrey Hills MTB Ride Sunday 12th July

    Mark
    Mark
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    Join date : 2009-02-08
    Age : 50

    Surrey Hills MTB Ride Sunday 12th July Empty Surrey Hills MTB Ride Sunday 12th July

    Post  Mark Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:15 am

    Ride Summary:
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    Meeting Place: Godalming Train station
    Timing: 9am
    Duration: 4 hours
    Difficulty: Bluey - red
    Ascent: A few climbs followed by a few of the twisty trails around
    Peaslake
    Tea Stop: Yes
    Average Speed/Pace Style: 8mph average
    Distance: 20 miles
    Route: Out to Peaslake and back
    Ride Organiser: Nick

    Bring all the usual things, especially a helmet and good weather

    VCGH MTB KEYS

    The keys below are relative to the types of ride that the club does
    and distances covered within the duration will be affected by the
    terrain, ascent, weather and ability of the group.

    DURATION KEY:
    Short - Up to 2 hours
    Medium - 2-3 hours
    Long - 3-4 hours
    Mini-epic - 4-5 hours
    Epic - 5+ hours

    DIFFICULTY KEY
    Green/Easy - Rides with very low risk, but may include short, more
    difficult sections. Shallow climbs and descents.
    Blue/Moderate - Some loose surfaces, ruts, potholes and or tree roots.
    Shallow or moderate climbs, possibly including short sections of
    steeper climbs.
    Red/Difficult - Unavoidable berms, boardwalks, large stones, moderate
    steps and drop offs. Cambers, water crossings and 'North Shore' may be
    present. A wide range of steeper, tougher climbs and descents of a
    challenging nature.
    Black/Severe - Unavoidable obstacles with large steps and drop-offs.
    There will be prolonged steep, loose and rocky surfaces. Some man made
    structures will be included. Can include exposed open hill sections.
    Any rideable or usable gradient, including steep loose, and rocky
    descents.

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