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Sat Dec 2nd 2000

Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: Brian Hipwell	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Please can all riders ensure that they have working lights
Riders: Alan Green Barbara Muritu Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Jane Pearson Kevin Fairs Kevin Thomas Laurent Chambard Mary Weir (dec) Neil Warner Richard Divall Robert Wyatt Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 17 Report: Despite recent bad weather and showers in the morning, we had a lovely afternoon for our ride. Edith set off apace and the group split into two, not to be re-united until tea! However, Brian had been busy distributing route sheets before the start, so everyone knew where they were going -West Hanney, Frilford, Tubney, Longworth, Southmoor and back to Grove via Charney Bassett & Goosey. Then to the cornerstone cafe in Grove for tea before dark. Brians version: I (Brian) led sixteen Section members on a local "under a tunnel and over a bridge" ride. The mornings rain had failed to dampen spirits, hence the "turnout," but the afternoon was dry, bright and mild. I had provided route sheets, which were distributed, to key Section members in the group. This proved not to be a foolproof solution. The Section set off and quickly spread out, highlighting differing abilities. Edith was in front and set a brisk pace, which made the Section grumble. I was doing fairly well, but then outside West Hanney my bicycle front tyre punctured. By the time the tube was changed I had some catching up to do. Robert kindly stopped with me, but then charged a head to turn into Millets. This was not the tea stop and I wasted more time extracting him. Meanwhile Edith had missed the bridge turn in Longworth. Fortunately the Section was more awake and the situation was quickly resolved. The Section started to join together again upon returning to Grove. However less than half a mile from the tea stop the Section turned left instead of right. Local knowledge must be poor. The Section members marching in disturbed the calm peaceful atmosphere of the church caf
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Thu Dec 7th 2000

Section Pub Night

Leader: Kevin Thomas	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Meet at 18:30 for a ride to "The Fox" at Denchworth, or meet us at 20:00 at the pub. Lights Required.
Riders: Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 2 Report: It was wet, very wet.
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Fri Dec 8th 2000

The Tough Princess

Leader:	Start Time: 7:30 pm	Start Location: Old Mill Hall, Grove
Description: Come and hiss, boo or even cheer Richard in the "stagelights" Christmas drama (decribed as a family musical). Tickets
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Sun Dec 17th 2000

Mince Pie Cycle Ride

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMS
Description: To White Horse Hill for mince pies and mulled wine (from 11:15). To be followed by ride to lunch at The True Heart, Bishopstone. Back through the Vale in the afternoon, floods permitting. We should be back well before dusk but, please can all riders ensure that they have working lights (just in case).
Riders: Barbara Muritu Ed Lehmann Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Ginny Henderson Graham Purves Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Jane Pearson Kevin Fairs Kevin Thomas Laurent Chambard Mary Weir (dec) Mavis Rose Neil Lewis Neil Warner Pat Hurt Richard Divall Stephanie Edlington Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Trevor Edlington Riders = 23 Report: Today we smashed the 20 barrier on one of our Sunday rides for the first time. 22 riders plus Jane and Stephanie serving the mulled wine and mince pies. After the rain earlier in the week, the morning was cold and misty, but dry. It was good to welcome Trevor and Graham and to see Neil L. again. We followed the foot of the Downs via Childrey, Sparsholt and Westcot to White Horse Hill and then most changed into bottom gear for the steep climb over the top. Then it was down into the car park for well-deserved mince pies and mulled wine. West Oxon soon arrived followed by a lone Alistair from Abingdon and three cyclists from Didcot. 40 in all turned up and
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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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