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Sat Aug 3rd 2002

Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: There will be shorter and longer (and faster) options on offer. Edith is leading the faster group.
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Amanda Seddon David Newnham Diane Stuckey Gareth Leach Grahame Hambleton Helen Dorsett James Leach Jane Bruffell Marion Jones Mavis Rose Nadja Rathges Neil Warner Nigel Stuckey Richard Divall Richard Jenkinson Stephen Quartermain Steve Bruffell Riders = 18 Report: Unfortunately Edith could not lead the ride and there were a few last minute changes. 18 riders met which included two new riders, so a hearty welcome to Nadja and Grahame. We rode around the valley out to Shrivenham via Fernham and Longcot then back to The Tea Pot at Britchcombe Farm under the white Horse via Bourton and Hinton Parva. Scrumptious scones and delicious homemade raspberry jam at Britchcombe Farm. The rain was falling over the areas we had been through but our luck held and we had some glorious sunshine for the tea stop. The ride split after the stop, with seven charging up Blowingstone Hill, and the rest went back to Grove via Kingston Lisle and Uffington. Steve B, Steve Q, Mavis, Amanda, Richard,Dave and James went up the hill. Amanda has now used all her gears on her new Cannondale! James, I understand, got to the top first!! From the Ridgeway we dropped down to the Lambourn road, and returned via Sparsholt Hill (in the rain) and New Road to the A417. As always seems to happen to me I lost half my Peleton. Three to Wantage directly and one to Stanford in the Vale so there were only three of us back in Grove. We covered 41 miles, but were back home before the thunder and lighning. Steve B
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Tue Aug 6th 2002

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description:
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Alvaro Rey Brian Hipwell Christine Phillips Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Helen Dorsett Jane Bruffell Julie Fisher Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Mark Couchman Mark Harwood Nigel Stuckey Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Riders = 18 Report: Edith, could you complete the riders list from your notebook, and mention any new riders in the report. Thanks. The group went out to Kingston Bagpuize and then split. Short ride led by Jane rode across to Southmoor and back to Grove via Denchworth. Long ride led by Steve B rode on to Fyfield, Longworth, Hinton Waldrist, Charney Bassett and back to Grove.
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Tue Aug 13th 2002

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description:
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Andrew Bradley Brian Hipwell Dena Bradley Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Geoffrey Graham Helen Dorsett Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Mark Harwood Nadja Rathges Philip Thornton-Evison Ronnie Tarry Riders = 16 Report:
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Thu Aug 15th 2002

Section Pub Night

Leader: Amanda Seddon	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Meet at 18:30 for aride to The Black Horse at East Hanney, or meet us at 20:00 at the pub for a meal and a pint. Lights required.
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Amanda Seddon Derek Boutle Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Helen Dorsett Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Jon Seddon Judi Boutle Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Marion Jones Neil Warner Nigel Stuckey Richard Jenkinson Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 18 Report: Change of destination to the Plough at West Hanney as the Black Horse weren't able to do food. It was a gorgeous evening with a pleasant cooling breeze. Amanda led 13 riders to Steventon via Lains Barn, Ginge and West Hendred, and then back to the Hanneys, where another 5 joined us - must be a record turnout for a Wantage pub night! Steve S.
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Sun Aug 18th 2002

Phil Liggett and Friends

Leader:	Start Time: 8:00 am	Start Location: Stannington, W.Sheffield
Description: CTC Challenge Rides - 100K and 150K BP Audax. Anyone interested contact Kev at kfairs@4it.co.uk for transport / accomodation coordination
Riders: Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Riders = 3 Report:
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Sun Aug 18th 2002

Regular Wantage Ride to Combe Mill

Leader: Steve Bruffell	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: West Oxon are organising a visit to the Combe Mill steam day. Bring a picnic.
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Brian Hipwell Derek Boutle Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Jane Bruffell Rex Belcher Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Teresa Belcher Riders = 11 Report: Easy ride North to Combe Mill. Slight rain at the start but nothing to complain about. Sun shone the rest of the day. We arrived at the Mill just after 12 had an interesting look around and where leaving just before 2pm when Kevin Hickman and everyone arrived. Delayed by a pub stop! After a brief chat we raced back to Wantage. After Chaney Bassett, rumbling tums set in, so we were distracted by exceedingly good cakes and tea at Uffington, Rex Theresa and Des left us at that point, the rest returned to Wantage. 57.5 miles with only the one puncture. The valve separated from the tube on Rex's back wheel, this seems to be becoming a common mode of failure. Michelin have been told, it is with their technical department but we have heard nothing for ages! Maybe it we will hear one day.
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Tue Aug 20th 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 Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Glen Paterson (deceased) Helen Dorsett Jane Bruffell John Kendall Laurent Chambard Nigel Stuckey Philip Thornton-Evison Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 15 Report: 15 on a sultry evening to East Hanney...
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Sat Aug 24th 2002

A bit of Rough

Leader: Jan McCabe	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Off-road ride. Helmets required
Riders: Barry Baker Derek Boutle Des Higgs Jan McCabe Neil Lewis Steve Swanton Riders = 6 Report: Six of us left Wantage and cycled along the flat to Betterton before going up and over the Ridgeway, continuing over Hernehill Down, and taking the By-ways around Redlane Barn (Leader tip - riding the route in advance would have avoided ending up very slightly lost in a field of sheep), paused for refreshment at the pub in West Ilsley, before continueing upto the Ridgeway, which we went along for a couple of miles, before descending the steep grassy field, and then more gentle descent alongside the gallops to west lockinge before returning to Wantage. The weather stayed dry and the nettles didn't sting too much! Jan
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Tue Aug 27th 2002

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description:
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Andrew Bradley Brian Hipwell Carl Wellstood Christine Phillips Dena Bradley Edith Hipwell Genevieve Hines Geoffrey Graham Laurent Chambard Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Divall Steve Swanton Vicky Ridgeley Riders = 14 Report: Newcomer Vicky and I turned up late on a pleasant sunny evening to find that Brian had kindly waiting for us in the Square. Rumour was that Edith was leading the group to Fernham, but we saw no sign of them by Stanford. Brian set off in 'pursuit' while Vicky and I returned at leisure via Park Lane. Steve S.
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Fri Aug 30th 2002 to Sun Sep 1st 2002

DA Weekend in Peak District - Details now available to download

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: Based in Matlock with a choice of YH,B&B and camping options. Possible itinerary includes cycling one of the railway trails, Dovedale and Hartington on Saturday and visiting Monsal head and Eyam for well-dressing on Sunday. Click here to download full details in word format, and click here to download accomodation options also in word format.
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Brian Harris Ellen Lee Eve Thornton Helen Beane James Dawton Jan McCabe Marion Jones Mavis Rose Noreen Thomas Pat Hurt Rex Belcher Stephen Lee Steve Swanton Sue King Teresa Belcher Riders = 16 Report: Excellent weekend... full report to come...
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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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