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Sat Feb 2nd 2002

Saturday Ride from Grove (short)

Leader: Neil Warner	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: The first Saturday ride where it is planned to split into two groups
Riders: Des Higgs Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Neil Warner Richard Divall Richard Jenkinson Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Report: Eight of us followed Neil through the wind to Aston Pottery. Luckily someone noticed that the route over the Thames at Bablock 'Bridge' would not be such a good idea and we took the more traditional crossing at Northbridge. Kev
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Sat Feb 2nd 2002

Saturday Ride from Grove (longer ride)

Leader: Kevin Fairs	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: The first Saturday when we plan to have a shorter and longer ride.
Riders: Riders = 0 Report: Due to the lousy weather we all did the short ride....
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Sun Feb 3rd 2002

DA Mulled Wine Picnic

Leader: James Dawton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: GMS
Description: There will be an impromput ride starting from Grove at 10 to the mulled wine picnic at Standlake Village Hall (from 12-3pm). Once again Laurent will be preparing the mulled wine for us. Bring a packed lunch, mulled wine, tea, coffee provided. Contact Steve for the ride or James re the picnic.
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 7 Report: 4 of us cycled from Grove and it was good to see Alan back on his bike again. Despite the grey skies, it stayed dry (overhead although not always underwheel) as we headed to Eynsham via Garford, Marcham and Besselsleigh. We made sufficiently good time to justify a coffee stop at the Red Lion before heading back into the wind to Standlake. Laurent had done an excellent job on the mulled wine and being late arrivals, some of our number were forced to use the pint-sized cups
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Thu Feb 7th 2002

Evening Ride & Pub Night

Leader: Laurent Chambard	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Meet at 18:30 for a ride to the "Black Horse" at East Hanney, or meet us at 20:00 at the pub. Lights required
Riders: Amanda Seddon Ginny Henderson Jane Bruffell Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Neil Warner Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 10 Report: Laurent, Alan, Richard and Kev rode from Grove, we met Neil already propping up the bar in his lycra, and were joined later by the rest! (I'm sure that was Ginny at the end of the Table rather than Alan! - They don't look that similar? - Steve S)
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Sun Feb 10th 2002

Snowdrops at Welford Manor

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 12:00 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: The cost of entry into Welford park is
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Barbara Muritu Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Pat Hurt Steve Bruffell Riders = 8 Report: Weather remained fine but quite windy. Ride was enjoyed by all snowdrops were spectacular and tea and cakes were lovely.
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Sat Feb 16th 2002

106K Audax - Cotswold Corker

Leader:	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: Bishops Cleeve
Description: Local Audax Event. Requires registration.
Riders: Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Riders = 2 Report: One hell of an introduction to hilly audaxes!
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Sun Feb 17th 2002

105km Audax - Newbury Downs

Leader:	Start Time: 8:30 am	Start Location:
Description: start from Newbury. Entrance fee
Riders: Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Pat Hurt Steve Bruffell Riders = 5 Report: Despite everyone having to wait for someone who was knackered from the previous days exploits, we managed a time that was at least half hour up on last year! (I dont think anyone noticed me walking up spring hill)
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Sun Feb 17th 2002

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMS
Description: An antidote to Audaxing! A leisurely ride to Burford for those who prefer a lie-in and a gentler pace.
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Des Higgs Glen Paterson (deceased) Jane Bruffell Richard Divall Steve Swanton Riders = 6 Report: A chilly, overcast and misty morning was followed by sunshine later as 6 of us headed north to Burford via Thrupp, Alvescot and Shilton. Excellent food at the Royal Oak. There was barely a hill before lunch but a a few lumps along the Windrush valley as we enjoyed the views en route to Minster Lovell. Back via Curbridge, Bampton and Buckland. Lots of snowdrops along the way particularly in the woods at Buckland. Despite the easy pace we made it comfortably back to the museum for tea. 53 miles. Steve S.
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Sat Feb 23rd 2002

The Kennet Valley 200K Audax

Leader:	Start Time: 8:00 am	Start Location:
Description: Local Audax event. Registration required.
Riders: Mavis Rose Pat Hurt Sue King Riders = 3 Report: One of those rare days when Kev looked out of the window at 6am and said no-way and went back to bed. Felt very guilty when I went to visit someone later to see Mavis bike outside the tutti-pole control in Hungerford. It had taken Mavis and Sue 3 hours to do 24 miles in the hail and high winds, and were so exhausted they stopped talking, so they then diverted to Lambourne. Pat did the 200K in 13 hours or there abouts
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Sat Feb 23rd 2002

A Bit of Rough

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: WMS
Description: All MTBers welcome. Helmets recommended
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Amanda Seddon Barry Baker Darren Farmer Glen Paterson (deceased) Jon Seddon Martin Halliwell Pete Warwick Peter Clayton Riders = 9 Report: A chilly ride over the top of the Rideway at Betterton with the first puncture after climbing Hernehill Down. That marked the pattern of the ride - once we hit the road again just before Catmore there were 4 or 5 more punctures and the snow began to fall. After a good 20 minutes trying to find shelter for those without punctures and some choice language for this with punctures we thought about setting off again. Then I punctured and we decided (or the weather decided for us) that we'd bail out and head for West Ilsley and back over the Ridgeway. We met Alan on the way back and he too decided to call it a day and join us on the downhill back to Betterton. For the guy whom I lost your details, can I only apologise - if you would like to send me your name (jon@prst1.fsnet.co.uk) I can add you to the riders list.
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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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