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Sat Mar 3rd 2001

Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: Jane Bruffell	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Jane B on a quest to prove that afternoon tea can be had in Faringdon! Please can all riders ensure that they have working lights
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Piet Purmer Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 12 Report: A lovely afternoon for a gentle ride to Faringdon. Jane & Steve had arranged tea and cakes at the Crown where we took over a function room. Excellent value with plenty of tea/coffee and cake for
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Sun Mar 4th 2001

The Windmill 100km Audax Populaire

Leader: John Holding	Start Time: 8:30 am	Start Location: Kidlington Green Social Club
Description:
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Des Higgs Kevin Fairs Kevin Thomas Laurent Chambard Neil Lewis Steve Bruffell Riders = 7 Report: VERY cold, but a satisfying ride at a fast pace. Don't know here Alan got to though!
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Thu Mar 8th 2001

Section Pub Night

Leader: Kevin Fairs	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Meet at 18:30 for a ride to "The Chequers" at Charney Bassett, or meet us at 20:00 at the pub. Lights Required......
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Kevin Thomas Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 7 Report: A moonlit evening so we took Kev T's plan B, up Manor Road and past the Youth Hostel, through the Letcombes, Childrey and Goosey to the the pub at Charney Bassett. (Plan A involved Chain Hill, so we went for Plan B!) We had a few incidents, with Jane hitting a bank after crashing through a deep pot hole, and Richard getting a puncture. He wasn't impressed when advised not to turn his bike over as his saddle and handlebars were likely to fall out. We were joined by Steve S at the Chequers, where the food was as good as ever, and we returned via Lyford. I made it 42km (from Wantage).
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Sun Mar 18th 2001

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Richard Divall	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMS
Description: Please can all riders ensure that they have working lights
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) David Newnham Eve Thornton Kevin Fairs Kevin Thomas Laurent Chambard Mavis Rose Pat Hurt Richard Divall Riders = 9 Report: Up the hill, Down the hill, up the hill again, arrived in Lambourne damn cold as we kept waiting for Mavis to answer her phone, then up the hill to Baydon and a fine roast lunch at Wanborough. (The Harrow?). I think the rest then swang out through Shrivenham, but I had had enough (too cold, not feeling well and too big a lunch) so I departed and crawled home. Nice hills. ....K.F.
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Sat Mar 24th 2001

Pot Luck supper and Photo Competition

Leader: Jane Bruffell	Start Time: 7:30 pm	Start Location: 13 Donnington Place
Description: Bring a pot! The theme for this years photo competition is flora (or is it fauna?)
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Ginny Henderson Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Kevin Thomas Lou Rose Marion Jones Mavis Rose Pat Hurt Richard Divall Stephanie Edlington Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Trevor Edlington Riders = 17 Report: I can't speak for my guests but I had a great time. Thanks to you all for bringing along such delicious food and thanks to Laurent who supplied much of the wine (and instructions on how to drink it). The photocompetition for Flora and Fauna was won by Pat (and Kev F - Steve S) and the competition for most frequent rider was Kevin F. They both won stupendous prizes! Steve S obviously had much difficulty in deciding who had won the photocompetition as there were many very good entries. Steve S also provided us all with a slide show showing many reminders of rides held in the previous 12 months. My favourite was of Pat wearing a pink hat and Father Christmas earmuffs. The only person not listed on the 'rides' list is Marion (just added by Steve), Alan's wife who says she may join us when she gives up her running. Thanks also to my nearest and dearest who prior to the party, had to vacuum the downstairs carpets, his most hated occupation. Edith has provided the next topic for the photocompetition which is HEAVENLY BODIES. So get snapping everyone. Jane B
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Sun Mar 25th 2001

Dafodill Ride - CANCELLED DUE TO FMD

Leader: Mavis Rose	Start Time: TBC	Start Location: CANCELLED
Description: CANCELLED THIS YEAR BUT WILL BE REPEATED NEXT YEAR! Car assisted to Malvern. Meet at the Carpark near Little Malvern at Grid Ref SO763403, Landranger 150.
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Sun Mar 25th 2001

Mad Cows on Bikes

Leader: Kevin Fairs	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Due to the above cancellation anyone wanting a ride meet at the usual place. Lunch might be a problem due to the other mad cows being remembered on that day (I dont mean you mother-in-law).
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Riders = 6 Report: Up Blowingstone to Lambourne, then turned right past Ashdown House. A sweep of the vale was then planned via Uffington, but Richard fell off - Jane takes up the story: "Just thought you may like to know how Richard has faired after his cycling accident yesterday. He has broken his nose, got two chipped teeth and had to have stitches in his upper lip. His brother, Edwin, took him to the Wantage Cottage hospital and he then had to go to the John Radcliffe for X-ray."
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Sat Mar 31st 2001

Wiltshire White Horses CANCELLED DUE TO FMD

Leader:	Start Time: 8:00 am	Start Location: CANCELLED
Description: 210km Audax event organised by Corinium CTC
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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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