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Sun Apr 1st 2001

DA All Fools Treasure Hunt

Leader: Brian Hipwell	Start Time: 11:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Edith and Brian will lead a ride from WMP (via GMS) to join the Treasure hunt. Otherwise meet at 12:30 for lunch at Wotton and Dry Sandford village hall. Then try the clues. Contact Ellen on 01865 204706 for details of the event.
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Graham Lewis Julian Gough Kevin Fairs Mavis Rose Neil Lewis Pat Hurt Steve Swanton Sue King Riders = 12 Report: This turned out to be rather Wantage-dominated DA Event. Of the 14 riders who took part, 10 were from Wantage and Pat organised the hunt. This was certainly a hunt with a difference: 10 photographs of curiosities along the route that we had to put in order of discovery. Church windows, St.George slaying the dragon, almshouses and an goods waggon in a field were among the objects we had to espy. So we all cycled along looking everywhere but where we were going. Even so, none of us spotted the wooden log stranded 6ft up a telegraph wire in Radley (we thought it was the April Fool Clue). It was a longish route too - 27 miles via Boars Hill, Abingdon, Steventon, Hanney and Fyfield. The hunt certaintly added an extra dimension. A quick check of the route up to the closed tunnel at Fyfield was rewarded by spotting the winning clue by yours truly and Jules (all the other teams went straight along the A420). Really enjoyed it. Thanks Pat for a novel competition. Steve S.
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Thu Apr 5th 2001

End of Tax Year 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: Alan Jones (dec) Dave Gribble Kevin Fairs Neil Warner Steve Swanton Riders = 5 Report: Good ale, food and free jazz.
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Sat Apr 7th 2001

Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: South & East for a change to Chilton Garden Centre
Riders: Alan Green Alan Jones (dec) Alice Johnson Barbara Muritu Eve Thornton Gareth Leach James Leach Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Karen Fisher Kevin Fairs Kevin Thomas Laurent Chambard Pat Hurt Piet Purmer Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Riders = 19 Report: A tour of Didcot, with views of the power station from every angle as one rider commented. A 37 mile loop through the Vale via Sutton Courtenay, the Moretons, the Astons and Blewbury to Chilton for tea. Alas it started to rain on us as we climbed the hill from Upton. Fortunately, by the time we left afterwards the worst had passed. Good to have Gareth and James out again, and Alan G. and to welcome newcomer Alice. We also saw Ron on his bike delivering census forms in Upton. Steve S.
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Thu Apr 12th 2001 to Mon Apr 16th 2001

South Downs Way

Leader: Pat Hurt	Start Time: TBC	Start Location: Transport from Lambourne
Description: South Downs way from Eastbourne to Winchester. Off Road, but alternate on-road for the ill-equiped.
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Julian Gough Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Lou Rose Mavis Rose Pat Hurt Richard Divall Sue King Riders = 9 Report: Minibus to Eastbourne with Richard thinking we would get the bus back. Day 1 took us to Upper Beeding, where some of us booked into a different pub as the one booked wasn't open. 60 miles Day 2 to Cocking (40 miles) where I upset the landlady of the first B&B so ended up sharing with Richard. Wantage CTC are now on the wall of fame at the Bell Inn, having consumed more than one Terminator - 8oz Rump, Gammon, Cajun Chicken, Sausages, Black Pud, Lamb Chops, Rack of Ribs, Onion Rings, Chips and a cucumber salad. Free puds for those who did it! Judgement day had arrived! Day 3 to Winchester (53 miles) followed by really decent scoffs in the Loch Fyne Resturant - this must be added to the list of recommended stops! KF
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Sun Apr 15th 2001

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Kevin Thomas	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMS
Description:
Riders: Eve Thornton Kevin Thomas Neil Lewis Stephen Quartermain Riders = 4 Report: We rode to the Riverside cafe at Benson.The weather was fine,the sun made an appearence several times! Good value food good service.
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Tue Apr 17th 2001

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Tuesday evening rides resume for the summer
Riders: Brian Hipwell Dianne Glenister Ed Lehmann Edith Hipwell Gareth Leach James Leach Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Richard Divall Stephen Quartermain Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 13 Report: Route: Millbrook Sq, Denchworth, West Hanney, Southmoor, Charney Bassett, towards Goosey then left to Denchworth and return Approx 17 miles.
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Sat Apr 21st 2001

Back-on-yer-Bike Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Leisurely 2 hour cycle ride through the Vale for those who haven't cycled during the winter to get back their cycling legs
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Barbara Muritu Brian Hipwell Claire Jeffery Clare Belcher Darren Farmer Dianne Glenister Dita Purmer Edith Hipwell Gareth Leach Helen Bloxham James Leach Jamie Farmer Jan McCabe Judith Agnew Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Mary Weir (dec) Nicholas Stainforth Pat Rowland Peter Clayton Piet Purmer Richard Belcher Richard Divall Rob Williams Ron Dawson Stephanie Edlington Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Steven Farmer Sue King Riders = 31 Report: 31 in all! Amazing. Fantastic turnout on a pleasant afternoon. Good to see Helen, Ron and Stephanie out again plus many new faces young and not so young, including Peter Clayton with three grandsons, Piet's wife Dita, Rob, and Judith. A flat route via Denchworth, Charney Bassett and Gainfield to Stanford-i-t-vale then back via Park Lane. Afterwards several of us did another lap at higher speed to use up excess energy! Steve S
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Tue Apr 24th 2001

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description:
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Andy Astill Brian Hipwell Darren Farmer Edith Hipwell Gareth Leach James Leach Jane Bruffell Kari Andersen Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Peter Clayton Richard Divall Roger Veasey Steve Swanton Svein Andersen Riders = 16 Report: Despite dark foreboding clouds, Edith managed to find a dry route. A hillier but shorter ride for the 16 of us this week, via the Letcombes, Childrey, West Challow and Denchworth. Very nice to see Svein again and his daughter Kari, now 4, on a tag-along. They came out with us on tuesdays three years ago. Steve S
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Sun Apr 29th 2001

Fast 60

Leader: Laurent Chambard	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Fast 60 miler to find a route for Laurent's ride in May
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Lou Rose Mavis Rose Pat Hurt Sue King Riders = 8 Report: This was a seriously good ride. Even Lou enjoyed it. North Leigh for Lunch, following a puncture at Northmoor, and onto the closed roman villa. Some gentle hills on the loop to the north of Witney and then it was fast to Aston to make the pottery for tea, finally returning about 18:00. 60 odd miles.
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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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