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Sat Sep 1st 2001

Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: Richard Divall	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description:
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Alvaro Rey Brian Hipwell Chris Hooker Claire Jeffery Darren Farmer David Newnham Dita Purmer Gesine Hermann Glen Savegar Heather Harwood Helen Bloxham Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Marion Jones Mary Weir (dec) Mavis Rose Peter Clayton Piet Purmer Richard Divall Robert Wyatt Ron Dawson Rutt de Wilton Riders = 24 Report: An eventful day. Mary's bottom bracket unscrewed itself, Jan had a sidewall split in a new tyre, and we lost Marion (not a laughing matter as I was told...) Thanks to Richard for stepping in at the last moment to lead the ride. (Kevin)
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Sun Sep 2nd 2001

DA Leisure Ride to Sherborne Park

Leader: Brigitte Hickman	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Witney
Description: Picnic lunch. Further details awaited
Riders: Heather Harwood Mary Weir (dec) Riders = 2 Report: 4 went from Witney to Sherborne plus James from Oxford, We went in the back way and after lunch got lost coming out - ended up over a barbed wire fence and out of the private entrance - we didn't set off any alarms!! Mary
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Tue Sep 4th 2001

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description:
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Brian Hipwell Gareth Leach Glen Paterson (deceased) James Leach Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Steve Smith Steve Swanton Riders = 12 Report: 12 on a pleasant, sunny evening for a 17 mile trundle to Southmoor via Fyfield Wick and back thtough Charney Bassett.
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Thu Sep 6th 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 Blue Boar" at Longworth, or meet us at 20:00 at the pub. Lights required. We will (hopefully) meet up with some of the West Oxon Section
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Amanda Seddon Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Neil Warner Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Report:
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Sat Sep 8th 2001 to Sun Sep 16th 2001

Section Holiday to Colmar, France

Leader: Laurent Chambard	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: 12/5/01: If you are interested contact Laurent urgently for more details.
Riders: Eve Thornton Helen Beane Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Kevin Thomas Laurent Chambard Mavis Rose Neil Warner Pat Hurt Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Riders = 14 Report:
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Tue Sep 11th 2001

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description:
Riders: Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Glen Paterson (deceased) James Leach Philip Thornton-Evison Steve Smith Val Smith Riders = 7 Report: A fine Tuesday evening our ride took us out to Denchworth,West Challow, up Silver lane, down to Childrey Hollow, Letcombe Bassett, Letcombe Regis, East Challow, Wantage and back to Grove. An enjoyable ride but dark when we arrived home.
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Sun Sep 16th 2001

Regular Ride from Wantage

Leader: Brian Hipwell	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Especially for those not in Colmar!
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Brian Hipwell David Newnham Edith Hipwell Glen Paterson (deceased) Riders = 5 Report: Five rider set of from Wantage Market Square on sunday for 54 mile ride.Leaving the square we headed towards Didcot via Ardington, Ginge and the Hendreds. We then took the track to Harwell site out onto the main road to Chilten. we then climbed the hill and headed for Hagbourne and Didcot. At Didcot we joined sustrans no 5 route and headed for Radley It was an enjoyable respite form fighting with sunday traffic.We lunched at the Flowing Well where we came across Jane and some friends.We left Sunningwell and climbed the hill to Boars Hill, turned right and travelled down through Old boars hill and on into Cumner. Then we travelled west towards Appleton and Hinto Waldist, crossed the A420 towards Stanford in the Vale, onto Hatford, shellingford and onto tea at Uffington. Where we met Des,Rex and a lady. Who had brought Flowers for one of the tea ladies who had come to Rex rescue earlier in the day at Stanford in the Vale. When Rex had been in a collision on his Bike and needed medical attention to his head.He had been to the JR and recieved stitches to his head.
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Tue Sep 18th 2001

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Probably the last Tuesday Ride this year, might be an idea to have lights.
Riders: Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Gareth Leach Glen Paterson (deceased) James Leach Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Neil Warner Richard Divall Steve Swanton Riders = 10 Report: The last Tuesday Ride for this year was a fast 16 miles out to Southmoor via Charrney Bassett and back via West Hanney. We were joined by the fit cyclists who had been in training in France for a week Brian and I could not keep up. As it was the last Tuesday ride a majority of the group retired to the Bay Tree for a drink after the ride.
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Sat Sep 22nd 2001

A Bit of Rough

Leader: Pat Hurt	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: The first of our afternoon off-road rides on the 4th Saturday of each month. All MTBers welcome. Mountain bikes recommended.
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Alvaro Rey Brian Hipwell Colin Lewis Darren Farmer Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Glen Paterson (deceased) Jan McCabe Lucia Singer Nick Stokell Pat Hurt Peter Clayton Steve Bush Steve Swanton Riders = 15 Report: 15 riders for the first of our Saturday afternoon off-road rides including newcomers Lucia and Steve (another Steve B!) on a very pleasant afternoon. This was a very enjoyable 30 mile ride exploring the bridleways of the Vale, most of which were completely new to many of us. From Westcot we took the Lane and then bridleway across to the Kingston Lisle road. This was very uneven in places but rumour has it that Nick managed to cycle most of it. The next track, towards Baulking, was easier but both Peter and Steve suffered punctures. This gave the rest of us an opportunity to sample the local blackberries. From Fernham we headed off-road towards Bowling Green Farm on the A417. This stretch had an interesting technical dip and climb around a boggy area, where somehow Alan managed to wrap his chain around the bottom bracket of his brand new ATB. Further on the bridleway was not properly signed and we took a wrong turning through a gate; after cycling along the edge of a newly harrowed field, we ended up on a private drive. The farmer's wife kindly informed the stragglers of our mistake. From the A417, there was a lovely stretch across Faringdon golf course via the Hideaway to the Buckland road, with just enough mud to live up to the publicity! By which stage we were ready for our tea and donuts at the Little chef. The return route took us back through Pusey, Charney Bassett and West Hanney. A riders revolt thwarted Pat in his attempt to take us down Cow lane, so we returned via the footpath from W. Hanney instead. Steve S.
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Thu Sep 27th 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 Trout" at Tadpole bridge, or meet us at 20:00 at the pub. Lights required. This will is the last of our summer rides to (hopefully) meet up with some of the West Oxon
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Amanda Seddon Des Higgs Dita Purmer Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Piet Purmer Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 13 Report: The last ride of the Section year saw 6 set off from Grove in gathering gloom for moderately fast ride to the Trout via Charney bassett, Longworth, Hinton Waldrist and Gainfield. It was just about dark by the time we reached the bridleway between Longworth manor and H-W. Meanwhile, Steve B. having given us a 20 minute start took the road route and overtook us. he'd already downed his first pint before the rest of us piled in at 8pm. Kev, Dita and Piet joined us for a meal/drink. John and a mud-splattered Amanda arrived at 9, just too late for food. We enjoyed a surprisingly mild night on the way back. Steve S
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Sat Sep 29th 2001 to Sun Sep 30th 2001

DA Weekend in Malvern

Leader: James Dawton	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: Contact James for details
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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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