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Sat Jan 4th 2003

Regular Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: Steve Bruffell	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Lights recommended
Riders: Alan Green Alan Jones (dec) Amanda Seddon Dave Gribble Des Higgs Eve Thornton Jan McCabe Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Lyn Taylor Neil Warner Richard Divall Richard Page Steve Bruffell Riders = 15 Report: The January rides are always difficult rides to lead due to the early evening and cold weather so I hope all enjoyed it. There were fifteen on the ride but we managed to split it so we all had a suitable length. We went from Grove to Lambourn where some climbed up to Membury before descending to the Shepherds Rest and then back along the bottom of the hills back to Wantage. Some took the more reasonable route from Lambourn to Ashbury and then back to Wantage, where we all met up for tea at the Museum who where kind enough to serve tea and cakes right up to closing time. There were two new riders with us a welcome goes out to both Lyn Taylor and Richard Page from Reading CTC 37 miles at 12.4 mph, quit a dash.
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Thu Jan 9th 2003

Section Pub Night

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Join us for a ride to the Chequers at Charney Bassett, or meet at the pub at 20:00 for a meal and a pint. Lights required.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Derek Boutle Des Higgs Jan McCabe Jon Seddon Judi Boutle Laurent Chambard Richard Divall Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Report: A very chilly night saw just three riders take a leisurely ride through Letcombe. Due to the icy roads the long climb and descent up Hackpen Hill was skipped. Can anyone explain why the roads west of the A417 were wet and those on the eastern side were frozen? Things weren't much warmer in the pub.
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Sun Jan 19th 2003

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Jan McCabe	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Includes lunchtime pub stop. Lights recommended
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Amanda Seddon Andrew Moore Barry Eastwood David Newnham Derek Boutle Des Higgs Eve Thornton Gary Woodhead Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Mavis Rose Rex Belcher Richard Divall Richard Jenkinson Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Teresa Belcher Riders = 22 Report: It had been raining heavily on Saturday night, and was still raining when I got up on Sunday morning, so I was wondering how many people we would get out on this damp January day. Looking back I see we had 9 people on the January ride last year and 11 the year before, so I was slightly surprised when people kept turning up, by the time Sue and Mavis arrived the rain had stopped and we totalled 22. I was begining to wish I'd notified the pub that we'd be coming for lunch!! We hadn't even got as far as Hanney when I heard a sudden hissing from my front tyre, so I handed the map to Kevin who continued to lead the ride(Thanks Kev), With Steve's help my pucture was quickly fixed, and along with Laurent and Richard who had also waited we started the chase to catch the main group, we rode at a fast pace (at least I thought it was!) through Haney, Fyfield, Appleton and Farnmoor, before eventually catching the others up the far side of Eynsham, we continued through Church Hanborough and down the muddy lane to Freeland and eventually up the hill into North Leigh, due the large numbers out, half of us ate at the Woodcutter, and the rest continued to the Saddlers Arms in New Yatt where excellent roast dinners where enjoyed. We continued after lunch via Crawley, Curbridge, Bampton and Buckland. By now Richard was starting to think of cakes and coffee at the museum so made a move to the front and set the pace. We arrived at the museum having completed 50 miles and as we were locking our bikes it began to rain, perfect timing!! Jan
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Sat Jan 25th 2003

Wantage CTC Christmas Party

Leader: Mavis Rose	Start Time: 7:30 pm	Start Location: Venue
Description: At the Thyme and Plaice resturant in Wantage, and after at Kevs place.
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Amanda Seddon Andrew Moore Brian Hipwell Chris Mallinson Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Gabrini Bouamama Giles Biddle Ginny Henderson Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Lou Rose Marion Jones Mavis Rose Melanie Norwood Neil Warner Nigel Stuckey Pat Hurt Rex Belcher Richard Divall Richard Jenkinson Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Teresa Belcher Riders = 29 Report: 29 diners to celebrate Richard's 30th birthday (amongst others).
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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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