This year’s mince pie ride, hosted by Wantage CTC, has raised £672 for Whizz-Kidz, the children’s mobility charity. A record £336 was raised on the day and this has been generously matched by the Vodafone UK Foundation. A big thank … Continue reading →
Chasing the GRRizzlies (in the heat!)…. Gold Rush Randonnee, July 19th / 23rd, 2005 The Gold Rush Randonnee (GRR) has been on my list of targets for a good while. I find the description of the ride, available on the … Continue reading →
Survival Course Event: Mid-Wales Desert 200, from Brecon, 1st June 2002 (8h30 start) Organiser: Peter Morris Travel to the start: On a bike (1979 Gitane classic tourer, stainless steel rims, 35mm tyres,52/42 X 28/24/21/18/16/14). Loaded with two rear panniers plus … Continue reading →
This long awaited event, conceived and organised singlehandedly by cycling and grimpeur maestro Laurent, got under way from Wantage market place at 10h00 on the Monday morning. The start group of 10, later to be augmented by a further 6, … Continue reading →
Riding With Phil Liggett and Friends On 18th August 2002, we were three members of the Wantage CTC Section to turn up in Stannington, in the outskirts of Sheffied, for the second edition of the Phil & Friends ride across … Continue reading →