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Sat Apr 5th 2003

Regular Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: Richard Divall	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Meet at Grove 13:00.
Riders: Andrew Moore Brian Hipwell Christine Phillips Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Iain Kent Nigel Stuckey Richard Divall Richard Page Ron Dawson Roni Conyers Simon Dales Riders = 12 Report: 11 riders set out from Grove under a clear blue sky to meet up with Andy and Ronnie at the fire station in Wantage. We cycled out on the B4507 turning right and passing through Childrey and on to Challow station. After a short stretch on the A417, we turned off to Goosey and through Denchworth (of course!) and on to Southmoor. Then down the A415 through Kingston Bagpuize to the busy Millets Farm, where we stopped for tea and cakes. Limited selection and everything priced at a pound, regardless of size or volume! Thanks to the beautiful weather, we were able to sit outside and appreciate spring in the English countryside. Back on our bikes again and eastwards to the Frilford traffic lights, where we turned north past the golf course. Left again through Tubney and through the tunnel under the A420 to Longworth. A circuit around there, then over the A420 pedestrian bridge into Southmoor and a bit later, we experienced the sight of Denchworth twice in one day! Thence to Grove, where after 52 km, we all said farewell and made our way homewards. Thanks to Richard for leading the ride and to Brian, who once again rode shotgun.
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Thu Apr 10th 2003

Section Pub Night

Leader: Jan McCabe	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Ride with us to The Eagle Tavern at Little Coxwell (www.eagletavern.co.uk) or join us at the pub for a meal and good company. Lights Required.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Derek Boutle Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Jon Seddon Judi Boutle Kevin Fairs Nigel Stuckey Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 13 Report: When I woke up on Thursday it was snowing & I wasn't much looking forward to a ride in the evening, but the weather improved during the day and by 6:30 it wasn't bad, 6 of us left Grove via Denchworth & Goosey, then climbed up to Kingston Lisle before descending to Uffington & on the The Eagle at Little Coxwell, where we were joined by the other 7 - had good food and a couple of beers before a fast ride back to Grove. (a possible venue for a Xmas do?).
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Fri Apr 11th 2003 to Sat May 3rd 2003

Section Display in Wantage Library

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: Themed on CTC's 125th Anniversary in 2003.
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Sat Apr 12th 2003

Back-on-your-bike Ride 2003

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Been off the bike since the Autumn? This is a gentle 2 hour ride around the lanes of the Vale to blow away the cobwebs and get back your cycling legs.
Riders: Angela Douglas (dec) Brian Hipwell Chris Wadsworth David Bridge Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Flora Hobden Glen Paterson (deceased) Helen Dorsett Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Margaret Swadling Mavis Rose Nigel Stuckey Richard Divall Robert Shaw Ron Dawson Roni Conyers Simon Dales Stephen Quartermain Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Tom Millar Riders = 24 Report: Twentyfour cyclists set out on a fairly good afternoon for the time of the year.We headed out of Grove towards Denchworth the group stayed together fairly well at the start.Kevin F. arrived on his bike with very young son sat in front of him in a child seat on the crossbar.Tom being only about six months old is our youngest cyclist todate,however he was fast asleep and quite oblivious of the event taking place.Kev and Tom travelled with us through Lyford and on to Charney Bassett where the left us to return home. we cotinued on through Stanford In The Vale,Goosey, Denchworth and back to Grove. It was an enjoyable ride with no unforseen events.
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Sun Apr 13th 2003

Billy Waggledaggers Long One

Leader: Kevin Hickman	Start Time: 8:00 am	Start Location:
Description: DA 200km Audax starting from Spendlove Car Park, Charlbury. Entry fee
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Tue Apr 15th 2003

Tuesday Evening Rides Resume

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Our popular evening Tuesday ride resumes for the summer and will continue every week through till early September. Two ride leaders each week for gentle and faster options.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Brian Hipwell Christine Phillips Dennis Simpkin Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Ed Lehmann Edith Hipwell Flora Hobden Gareth Smith Gary Woodhead Helen Dorsett Hilary OShea Jan McCabe Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Nick Box Nicky Gibbard Norman Trevatt Philip Thornton-Evison Ron Dawson Ronnie Tarry Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Val Smith Riders = 25 Report:
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Sat Apr 19th 2003 to Sun Apr 20th 2003

CTC Off-road Watership Down Weekend

Leader:	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: Spend Easter in the mud! 8 pounds registration. Led rides 15 - 30 miles.
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Sun Apr 20th 2003

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Kevin Fairs	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Includes a lunch time pub stop.
Riders: Barry Eastwood Derek Boutle Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Eve Thornton Giles Biddle Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Kevin Thomas Neil Lewis Rex Belcher Richard Divall Roger Payn Sue King Teresa Belcher Riders = 15 Report: I made it 99.5Km for those that started at Wantage, with some joining after a fast dash trying to keep up with Diane at Farringdon. Then onto the Barringtons via Langford and Filkins with an extra loop via Aldsworth for some. Lunch at The Fox Inn, Great Barrington, good food, good beer (Donningtons) and excellent service, we were then able to climb the mandatory couple of hills straight after lunch in a loop north of Burford, decending through Swinbrook to cross tha A40 for Brize Norton. A quick stop in Bampton and onto Aston Pottery for tea, which was shut. Fearing an imminent lynching, we did a quick loop through the backroads to cross the Thames at Tadpole bridge, and back to back via Charney Basset to Grove. Our numbers now depleted with the loss of the Farringdon, Longcot and Abingdon contingents (and what happened to Derek?), we stopped for tea and coffee at Dianes before braving the cold for the last couple of K to Wantage.
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Tue Apr 22nd 2003

Regular Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Two ride leaders for gentle or faster rides.
Riders: Angela Douglas (dec) Brian Hipwell Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Flora Hobden Gareth Smith Gary Woodhead Helen Dorsett Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Norman Trevatt Philip Thornton-Evison Rex Belcher Ronnie Tarry Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Teresa Belcher Val Smith Riders = 19 Report: All followed Steve to West Hanney, where the group split - The fast and the furious keeping it above 32kph to Southmoor, then over the bridge to Hinton Waldrist, Pusey, Gainfield and return via Charney Bassett and Denchworth. Managed not to drop too many on the way. 19 miles. While 13 tried to keep up with Kevin, the remaining 6 of us had a more leisurely ride up to the Fyfield cross-roads before turning left to Charney Bassett and back via Denchworth. 12 miles. Steve
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Sat Apr 26th 2003

A Bit of Rough

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Please bring refreshments. Helmets required.
Riders: Barry Baker David Bridge Jan McCabe Nick Stokell Robert Shaw Steve Swanton Stuart Webb Riders = 7 Report: Jon was unable to come along and lead the ride as He'd injured himself in a downhill competition the previous weekend (Hope you're recovering well Jon) - but he provided me with a route and asked if I'd lead. The route was excellent, we made good time on the dry tracks, up and over the ridgeway, through the Blue Bells and back into a head wind along the ridgeway - before descending again and returning to Wantage in time for tea and cakes in the museum! Jan
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Tue Apr 29th 2003

Regular Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Two cycle leaders for gentle and faster rides.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Angela Douglas (dec) Brian Hipwell Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Giles Biddle Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Norman Trevatt Richard Jenkinson Ron Dawson Steve Swanton Riders = 13 Report: Just one group tonight at leisurely pace to Kingston Lisle led by Steve. The weather was threatening, but not a drop fell. Out through Denchworth and then up to the A417, West Challow and the bridleway to Childrey. We swooped through the springline villages to Kingston and then back via Goosey. I'm told it was about 17 miles. Steve
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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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