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Fri May 3rd 2002 to Mon May 6th 2002

CTC South of England DA Rally

Leader:	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: based at Ringmer, hosted by East Sussex DA. The coast, the Bluebell Steam Railway, 1066 Country and the South Downs are among the venues cyclists will be able to visit during the weekend. Registration
Riders: Eve Thornton Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Mavis Rose Neil Warner Pat Hurt Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Riders = 10 Report:
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Sat May 4th 2002

Regular Saturday Ride

Leader: Brian Hipwell	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Only one Saturday Ride this month as several people are way at the South of England Rally
Riders: Alan Green Alan Jones (dec) Alvaro Rey Brian Hipwell Carl Wellstood David Newnham Edith Hipwell Glen Paterson (deceased) Jamie Farmer Neil Lewis Peter Clayton Richard Divall Robert Wyatt Stephen Quartermain Riders = 14 Report: Brian lead the ride with fifteen riders we headed out of Grove at a fast pace,thuogh Denchworth,Charney Bassett,Gainfield,Hatford right at the church and climbed up to the A420,Right using the small back road to Littleworth. We made our way across country to Clanfield were Richard and Alvaro Turned right and headed for Bramton and on into Aston pottery for tea.The remaining 13 with Brian leading headed for Brize Norton and Carterton where we stopped to view the cycle shop although no one went into buy.We then made tracks towards Witney turning off for Aston pottery where tea tea and cakes were most welcome.while sitting enjoying our tea we viewed a man with a parrot sitting on his shoulder, however both arms were intact the conclusion was that it was not Long John Silver. We headed back for Wantage and achieved a 40 mile ride that was most enjoyable. Footnote I was sweeper but still got to write the report. Edith
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Tue May 7th 2002

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description:
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Brian Hipwell Carl Wellstood Christine Phillips Dale Dixon Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Gabrini Bouamama Helen Dorsett Jane Bruffell John Smith Karen Fawck Lynda Hart Peter Ampleford Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Riders = 17 Report: The evening turned sunny after a rainy day 17 rider setout from Grove heading towards Wantage. One rider was lost before entering Wantage Gabbrini retired with a punchture. We headed towards Ardington using the track by the Nelson pub, which was just a little bit wet.we headed out of Ardington past Betterton House and down into West Hendred the group became broken into three rides all heading in the same direction but at different speed. Although it was only a short ride it was enjoyable and a little bit challenging for some of the group. Edith
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Thu May 9th 2002

Evening Ride & Pub Night

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Meet at 18:30 for a ride to the Rose Revived @ Newbridge, or meet us at 20:00 at the pub. Lights required
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Amanda Seddon Derek Boutle Des Higgs Jan McCabe Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 10 Report: 4 riders set off from Grove on a mild but overcast evening for a fast ride to Pusey and Longworth, where we descended the hill to visit the ford at Duxford (the only remaining ford on the Thames). The ford was too deep and fast flowing to cross this evening, but perhaps later in the summer???
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Tue May 14th 2002

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description:
Riders: Alan Green Brian Hipwell Carl Wellstood Christine Phillips Edith Hipwell Helen Dorsett Jane Bruffell June Harradine Karen Fawck Kevin Fairs Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 14 Report: Despite earlier showers a very pleasant evening. We headed out through Denchworth and West Challow and then via Childrey dip towards Letcombe. Kev riding fixed for the first time. Disaster struck when June's chain broke and then became entangled in her wheel, bending her derailleur stay. She managed to 'scooter' from the bottom of Hackpen Hill to Letcombe, guided by Brian and myself. Just as we reached Holborn Hill, Steve B. returned breathless with a chaintool after a mad dash to catch up with Edith, who had the tools (is there a moral there?). After several attempts we managed to fix a single gear repair and June was able to cycle home. Meanwhile Edith took half of the remaining group up Court Hill. Hope they enjoyed the descent! Steve S.
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Fri May 17th 2002 to Sun May 19th 2002

Weekend in Chester

Leader: Jan McCabe	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: Rides around the Chester Area on Saturday (or spend a half day exploring the city), and a hillier ride from LLangollen on the Sunday! Latest 30 Apr - accommodation now booked. If you would like to go, please contact Jan asap.
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Brian Harris David Newnham Eve Thornton Jan McCabe Liz Palethorpe Marion Jones Mavis Rose Neil Warner Noreen Thomas Richard Jenkinson Roger Palethorpe Steve Swanton Sue King Riders = 14 Report: Arrived on Friday evening and made to feel welcome at the B&B (Edwards House, Hoole Road) and ate at a local Italian restaurant, gradually our table for 6 grew to a table for 11 as the rest of the group arrived. On Saturday morning we were joined by Steve
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Sun May 19th 2002

White Horse and Cotswold Stone

Leader: Laurent Chambard	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMS
Description: Ride to the Highworth/Lechlade area, with lunch somewhere between Highworth and Lechlade. Way there along the B road from Wantage undulating alongside the Lambourn downs (with climb up White Horse Hill on the programme, depending on the mood of the crowd - Shame to visit this place only the Sunday before Xmas!), then lanes up to the pub. Lanes again in the afternoon up to around Faringdon and then gentle back through the Vale. Around 50/55 miles expected.
Riders: David Martinez Edith Hipwell Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Riders = 4 Report: Only four of us, including new member David Martinez (citizen of Catalunya, one more in the array of nationalities within the Section!) set off in sunny weather at about 10h10 alongside the slopes of the B4507. David proved to be a worthy successor of these legendary Spanish climbers of the past as he blew us up White Horse Hill where we were greeted with views to make us ashamed of turning up there only once a year and just before X-mas! The route then continued to roll uneventfully to the pub where we were spot on time for lunch. The afternoon allowed Kevin to make some mental notes possibly helpful for his next years
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Tue May 21st 2002

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description:
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Brian Hipwell Carl Wellstood Christine Phillips Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Helen Dorsett John Kendall Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Richard Jenkinson Ronnie Tarry Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 14 Report: It was raining and still 14 turned up! Christine swapped bikes with Brian and sailed along on his lightweight machine. Edith tried her best to lose Brian as he struggled manfully along behind.
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Sat May 25th 2002

A Bit of Rough

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: WMS
Description: All MTBers welcome. Helmets recommended
Riders: Amanda Seddon Barry Baker Jon Seddon Steve Bruffell Riders = 4 Report: Four hardy riders risked the chance of rain, only for us to have to wait for 20 minutes in the Square for the teeming hail to subside. Once the hail and rain had subsided somewhat we started down to Letcombe taking the bridleway that joins Windmill Hill to Sincombe Hill. This proved to be fun, especially for those with virtually slick tyres. A turn off to the left brought us close to Gramp's Hill. After an enjoyable climb to the top of Gramp's we carried on for about two hours exploring tracks around the Lambourn road and the Ridgeway. A fast finish down Manor Road back to Wantage centre finished off a really enjoyable off-road ride.
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Sun May 26th 2002

DA Ride to Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtney

Leader: Ellen Lee	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Broad St., Oxford
Description: All-sections themed ride led by City Section. Start from Oxford (ride of 30 miles) or meet for 11ses at Notcutts garden centre, Golden Balls roundabout, GR560977. Bring a picnic lunch to eat in the Arbouretum, Entry Free, Car Park
Riders: Helen Beane James Dawton John Holding Steve Swanton Riders = 4 Report: 6 of us assembled in Broad Street for the start of the ride. As we headed east over Magdalen Bridge leaden skies loomed ahead, causing John to turn for home at the ring road (fair-weather cycling or wot?)! But somehow, we managed to skirt the shower and were soon enjoying the views on our way to Cuddlesdon (nice to be in what was unfamiliar territory for me). Within a few miles of Nottcutts the heavens opened for five minutes, but we had already started to dry off before our 11ses stop. After a longish sojourn over buns and teacakes we cycled the mile or so up to the arboretum, which was ablaze with flowering rhodedendrons and azaleas. Dodging the showers under the trees we found an empty marquee with tables and chairs - ideal for our picnic. Thereafter, the day brightened up, the sun shone intermittently and the peacocks treated us to a wonderful display of their iridescent plumage. After completing the
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Tue May 28th 2002

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description:
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Helen Dorsett John Smith Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Milton Taylor Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Divall Ronnie Tarry Steve Swanton Riders = 12 Report:
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Tue May 28th 2002

Official Opening of Wantage-Didcot Cycle route

Leader: Ed Lehmann	Start Time: 10:45 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: To mark the completion of resurfacing work on the Icknield Way between East Hendred and Harwell IBC, UKAEA & Sustrans are holding an official opening of the cycle route. There will be rides to the ceremony at Harwell along the route from both Wantage & Didcot. The Wantage ride will start at 11:00 prompt with a send-off from the Mayor. The official opening ceremony itself will be held at 12:00 at Harwell to be followed by a buffett reception in Cockcroft Hall. Please book your lunch with Ed.
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Brian Hipwell Ed Lehmann Richard Jenkinson Ron Dawson Steve Swanton Riders = 6 Report: Having feared there might be just 2 of us on the ride, Ed was very pleased to find six willing riders despite the showery weather. Peter Kent, the Mayor of Wantage, complete with bike and his Mayoral chain kindly came along to see us off. The press came too; the photographer arrived early, went for a coffee, missed the
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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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