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Fri Nov 3rd 2000

Brains of Wantage

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 7:30 pm	Start Location: Wantage Civic Hall
Description: Join the CTC teams (French Connection, Cyclomaniacs and Road Runners) for this charity event run by Wantage & Grove lions
Riders: Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Lou Rose Mavis Rose Neil Warner Pat Hurt Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Riders = 14 Report: Cyclomaniacs (Steve s, Brian, Sue and Neil W) scored a creditable 30 out of 40 to come 4th= in the quiz despite getting the number of gospels in the New Testament wrong - oops! Fortunately, they did get the meaning of the abbreviation BMX correct.... An enjoyable evening folloed by coffee, wine and soimething stronger at Kevins afterwards...
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Sat Nov 4th 2000

Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Steve won't let on where we are going, but says he has a new venue!
Riders: Barbara Muritu Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Gareth Leach Helen Bloxham James Leach Jane Bruffell Jane Pearson Kevin Fairs Kevin Thomas Laurent Chambard Lou Rose Mary Weir (dec) Mavis Rose Richard Divall Stephanie Edlington Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 19 Report: A glorious November afternoon after all the recent rain brought everyone out for a ride - 19 in all, a new record for a Regular Club event. We climbed via the Lains Barn road to Lockinge. Trees mantled in reds and yellows coloured our route through Ginge and the Hendreds. A short downhill to Steventon and then through Abingdon to our tea stop at the Fox on Boars Hill. Slightly behind schedule we were chasing the light on the way back and losing riders left right and centre (as one by two non Wantage riders peeled off home). Got back to Grove at 5:15 in the dark after a good 33 miler. Will we pass 20 in December?
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Thu Nov 9th 2000

Section Pub Night

Leader: Kevin Fairs	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Meet at 18:30 for ride to "The Chequers" at Charney Basset, or meet us at 20:00 at the pub. Lights required.
Riders: Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Kevin Thomas Laurent Chambard Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Riders = 6 Report: It were cold. Response to above comment: Is that why we didn't do any (sorry) MANY miles?!
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Sat Nov 11th 2000

DA Slide Show and Saddle Bag Sale

Leader: Ellen Lee	Start Time: 7:30 pm	Start Location: Kennington Village Hall
Description: Oregon: Crater Lake or Bust! By Steve Swanton. 7:30pm Kennington Village Hall.
Riders: Alice Robson Barbara Muritu Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Jane Bruffell Mary Weir (dec) Pat Hurt Stephanie Edlington Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Riders = 11 Report:
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Sun Nov 12th 2000

DA Walk in the Chilterns

Leader: Eileen Johnson	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: Joint walk with South Bucks DA. Details being finalised
Riders: Riders = 0 Report: I don't think Wantage supported this very well!
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Sun Nov 19th 2000

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Neil Warner	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMS
Description:
Riders: Alan Green Barbara Muritu Eve Thornton Helen Bloxham Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Jane Pearson Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Mary Weir (dec) Mavis Rose Neil Warner Paul Bentley Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Riders = 16 Report: This was a classic ride, long to be remembered by those who were on it (16 - the best for a Regular Sunday ride since 1993!). Thanks Neil. Classic?? - cold, wet and most of the women dropped out! - Neil I look forward to the next challenge
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Sun Nov 26th 2000

DA Annual General Meeting

Leader: Ellen Lee	Start Time: 10:30 am	Start Location: Wooton and Dry Sandford Village Hall
Description: At Wooton and Dry Sandford Village Hall. Hall open from 10:30 for coffee, bring packed lunch. Motions in writing to Ellen Lee by 19 November please.
Riders: Barbara Muritu Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Laurent Chambard Mary Weir (dec) Pat Hurt Steve Swanton Riders = 7 Report: 22 attended (if I counted right). Steve S gave a detailed presentation of the results of the DA questionnaire, which were well-received. And then to shock, stood down as DA Publicity Officer. Pat also stood down leaving Brian H. as sole Wantage representative on DA committee. James Dawton has taken over the reins as DA Secretary but is about to disappear to New Zealand for 10 weeks... Pat raised the issue of new DA colours. Amid the discussion, the idea of a competetion for new colours/design was suggested.
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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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