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26 may 2014 10:28

Ancre Valley battlefelds ride

A ride on roads and tracks from Albert to Aveluy, across the Ancre Valley and via paths and tracks past Crucifix Corner, Quarry Post, Nap Valley, Lonsdale Cemetery, Leipzig Redoubt, Thiepval, Beaumont Hamel and Newfoundland Park before returning via Hamel and the main road.

The photos are:
Looking out over the logs from in front of our front line with the 2nd Manchesters 1st July 1916 up Nab Valley towards the German front line position behind the tree line.

The approximate field of fire and view of a German machine gunner in the Liepzig redoubt in front of Thiepval looking out at the troops advancing up the rise from the left

The muddy track into the heart of Liepzig redoubt (an old quarry)

A ride on roads and tracks from Albert to Aveluy, across the Ancre Valley and via paths and tracks past Crucifix Corner, Quarry Post, Nap Valley, Lonsdale Cemetery, Leipzig Redoubt, Thiepval, Beaumont Hamel and Newfoundland Park before returning via Hamel and the main road. The photos are: Looking out over the logs from in front of our front line with the 2nd Manchesters 1st July 1916 up Nab Valley towards the German front line position behind the tree line. The approximate field of fire and view of a German machine gunner in the Liepzig redoubt in front of Thiepval looking out at the troops advancing up the rise from the left The muddy track into the heart of Liepzig redoubt (an old quarry)
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By: vinylspike
Started in: Albert, Picardie, FR
Distance: 18,2 mi
Selected: 18,2 mi
Elevation: + 895 / - 911 pie
Moving Time: 01:44:27
Gear: 2011 Thorn Club Tour

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Departed: 26 may 2014 10:28
Starts in: Albert, Picardie, FR
Distance: 18,2 mi
Selected distance: 18,2 mi
Elevation: + 895 / - 911 pie
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Total Duration: 06:45:10
Selection Duration: 24310
Moving Time: 01:44:27
Selection Moving Time: 01:44:27
Stopped Time: 05:00:43
Max Speed: 27,5 mph
Avg Speed: 10,5 mph
Pace: 00:22:15
Moving Pace: 00:05:44

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