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Sat Oct 7th 2000

Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: Richard Divall	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description:
Riders: Edith Hipwell Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Jane Pearson Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Neil Warner Richard Divall Stephanie Edlington Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 11 Report: It was a day for funny hats. Richard led a devious route from Grove to Millets Farm. Steve broke a spoke! But we couldn't miss Denchworth
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Thu Oct 12th 2000

Section Pub Night

Leader: Kevin Fairs	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Meet at 18:30 for a ride to "The Lamb" at West Hanney, or meet us at 20:00 at the pub. Lights required.
Riders: Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Kevin Thomas Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 6 Report: A very cold ride to The Lamb, lights needed from the start. Good food and beer! Kev fell off!
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Sun Oct 15th 2000

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Steve Bruffell	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: GMS
Description:
Riders: Kevin Thomas Laurent Chambard Neil Warner Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 5 Report: Many of the group were off eating apples and their by-products, so those of us who turned up had a fast and hard ride to Marlborough. 48 miles in total, with an average speed going of 12.7 mph and 13.6 comming back. Neil set the pace out of Wantage and I managed to catch up with the group at the top of Hackpen Hill, where they all looked comfortable and relaxed. So much for staying behind the leader!! We had great weather for the ride and we enjoyed our lunch at the Bear in Marlborough, the portions were filling and reasonably priced. The beer was excellent. We had arranged to met Richard at the pub, and just as we arrived the Morris Minor passed in front of us, lots of waving and pointing at the pub, but we never saw Richard again. Hope he is ok. The route back took us along the old rail track back to Ogbourne St. George, and back along the bottom of the Downs and we managed tea at the Museum by 4.00 pm. A great time was had by all. Steve B
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Sun Oct 15th 2000

Apple Run

Leader: Mavis Rose	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: Car assisted to Ledbury. Involves a lot of apple products. Book with Mavis before 25 September.
Riders: Jane Pearson Kevin Fairs Lou Rose Mavis Rose Robert Wyatt Sue King Riders = 6 Report: A very hilly 38 mile course. Robert was strictly cycling with Corinium so may not count here! Well worth while and will be back next year
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Sun Oct 22nd 2000

Joint Ride with West Oxon Section

Leader: Kevin Fairs	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: GMS
Description: We will meet for coffee at Millets Farm, followed by a joint ride to lunch.
Riders: Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Mary Weir (dec) Richard Divall Riders = 4 Report: Met the West Oxon Section (Kevin, Des, Derek, Barbara and someone whose name escapes me) at Millets where I resisted a bacon butty and then rode at a reasonable pace (slow for them) to the Red Lion at Castle Eaton, where unfortunately the service was diabolical with over an hour to wait for food. This was in contrast to our visit there in the summer, when despite the place being packed, service was very efficient. Split up after lunch, with the Wantage boys following Des back to Longcott (Des was somewhere in the distance) and then return via Balking. I ended up following the A417 back to Wantage whilst Richard and Laurent did Goosey and Denchworth back to Grove. About 60 miles in all. Kevin P.S. I always thought Mary rode with West Oxon, but Des didnt recognise her,so I've included her in our list.
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Tue Oct 24th 2000

Section AGM

Leader: Mavis Rose	Start Time: 8:00 pm	Start Location: 13 Alfredston Place
Description: At 13 Alfredston Place. Items for agenda to Mavis by 17 October please.
Riders: Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Kevin Thomas Laurent Chambard Mavis Rose Pat Hurt Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Riders = 10 Report:
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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

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