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Sun May 4th 2003

CTC 125th Anniversary Invitation Rides

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: Ride from 15 km - 125 miles to celebrate CTC's 125th Anniversary. Four linked circular routes from Standlake VH. Start 8 am (125/100),9-10 am (75), 9-12 am (50), 10 am-2:30 pm (rest).
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Amanda Seddon Ann Furtado Barbara Muritu Barry Baker Barry Eastwood Benoit Lalande Bill Gannon Brian Hipwell Des Higgs Diana Sellman Diane Stuckey Ed Lehmann Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Gareth Smith Gary Woodhead Graham Lewis Heather Harwood Helen Beane Iain Kent James Dawton Jan McCabe Jane Kent Jane Pearson Jon Seddon Karen Fisher Kevin Fairs Lorraine Wadsley Lou Rose Lucia Singer Marion Jones Martin Cresdee Mavis Rose Neil Lewis Nigel Stuckey Norman Trevatt Rex Belcher Richard Divall Roger Payn Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Sue King Teresa Belcher Val Smith Riders = 45 Report: What a fabulous day! Over 90 riders took part, undoubtedly brought out by the fine weather. We just managed to cope in the morning when we ran out of Brevet cards. Great to have Kevin Mayne, CTC's Director, with us who rode 100 miles. Special congratulations to Dave Smith, John Ellis, Des Higgs and Steve Quartermain who joined renowned cycle tourist Neville Chanin in riding the full 125 (woops 133) mile distance, and also to Lucia who completed a century. Thanks for everyone who helped by manning the registration desk or leading a ride (and paricularly to Sue or Mavis for donating the tin of quality Street). More to come, when I've recovered! Steve
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Tue May 6th 2003

Regular Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Two ride leaders for gentle and faster rides.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Andrew Moore Brian Hipwell Christine Phillips Diana Sellman Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Helen Dorsett Henk Altmann (deceased) Jon Seddon Mark Harwood Mike ODonnell Norman Trevatt Philip Thornton-Evison Ron Dawson Ronnie Tarry Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Riders = 18 Report: South-eastwards and a few more hills this week on a glorious sunny evening. We took the A417 cyclepath to Charlton and then the newly resurfaced track from Larkdown to Lockinge. In Lockinge, the fast ride (12 riders) led by Steve rode ahead while the regular ride (6 riders) led by Edith continued at a more leisurely pace to the Betterton Turn. The fast ride (or more like medium-fast) continued to Ginge turned down the hill to West Hendred and across the path to East hendred. Given the choice, the group decided they'd prefer to loop back up to the Ginge Farm track and return via Ardington and Lains Barn (rather than continuing to Steventon and back via the Hanneys. We enjoyed the climbs and the long descents. Back in Grove at 8:10pm after 15 miles. We bid warm welcomes to newcomers Diana and Mike. Steve
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Thu May 8th 2003

Section Pub Night

Leader: Steve Bruffell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Ride to 'The Trout' at Tadpole Bridge or join us at the pub at 20:00 for a meal and good company. Lights required
Riders: Amanda Seddon Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Gary Woodhead Jane Bruffell Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Nigel Stuckey Rex Belcher Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Teresa Belcher Riders = 13 Report:
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Sun May 11th 2003

Bluebell Ride

Leader: Mavis Rose	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Meet 10:00 sharp in WMP, or 11:00 at Mavis's, Long Hedge, Lambourne, for a ride to the Bluebell Woods at Lockeridge, Nr Marlborough.
Riders: Diane Stuckey Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Lou Rose Mavis Rose Nigel Stuckey Pat Hurt Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Riders = 11 Report: An excellent day out with good company. Out and back via Lambourn, Membury and Ramsbury with lunch at the Bear in Marlborough. The bluebell woods were just stunning.
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Mon May 12th 2003 to Sat May 24th 2003

Section Display in Abingdon Library

Leader: Eve Thornton	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: Themed on CTC's 125th Anniversary in 2003
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Tue May 13th 2003

Regular Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Two ride leaders for gentle and faster rides.
Riders: Angela Douglas (dec) Brian Hipwell Diane Stuckey Glen Paterson (deceased) Hilary OShea Kevin Fairs Nick Box Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Report: Despite earlier showers and threatening skies we managed to avoid the rain (by a whisker)and enjoy some evening sunshine. Just one ride tonight, a leisurely ride to the Letcombes, a fast descent to Childrey and then back via Challow Station, Goosey & Denchworth. 15 miles.
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Sun May 18th 2003

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: To Maharajah's Well at Stoke Row. Lunch in Chilterns. Tea Dorchester Abbey.
Riders: Barbara Muritu Barry Eastwood David Newnham Derek Boutle Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Eve Thornton Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Lou Rose Mavis Rose Nigel Stuckey Peter Fink Rex Belcher Richard Divall Richard Jenkinson Roger Payn Stephen Quartermain Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Tim Martin Riders = 22 Report: Despite an unsettled weather forecast and a strong southerly breeze 20 cyclists assembled in the Market Place (and two joined en route) for our first ride to the Chilterns for some time. We welcomed Tim and Peter, who coincidentally had both been out/met up with the club once during its early days. The group split into 2 for the first section to Upton. The main ride took the scenic route via Lockinge (bridleway) , Ginge (farm track) and the Icknield Way to Harwell, while the "roadies" kept to the A417. Re-united we took a loop through the Vale via the Astons, South Moreton and Cholsey before an arduous climb back up to the A417 into the headwind. After a rest, we descended the rollercoater A417 into Streatley, crossed the Thames to Goring and then climbed up the Evendon valley onto the top of the Chilterns. With the climbing behind us, lunch was taken at the Red Lion in Woodcote, who were able to accommodate and feed all of us in good order (although they were only expecting 12). After lunch it seemed colder and the heaviest shower of the day caught up with us just as we arrived at Maharajah's Well (unfortunately sans the board explaining its history). So it wasn't a day to linger. For the descent to Wallingford we followed NCN route 5 along some narrow lanes through lovely beech woods carpeted with bluebells. Then it was just a few miles via Shillingford Bridge to Dorchester for tea at the Abbey. As the tearoom was already full, we sat outside in the courtyard with threatening clouds overhead, but fortunately no rain. The tearoom had rather a good day. Just as we were leaving City Section arrived to continue the assault on the cakes. For the return leg, we took the shortcut to Little Wittenham via the bridleway to Day's Lock. We also rode the recently (2002?) metalled section of NCN route 5 from Pendon Museum to the Appleford Road for the first time which cut out the long and frequently busy section of road. But with legs tiring and the headwind it was a bit of a drag back through the Vale. Eventually we reached East Hanney and then Grove, with riders numbers slowly dwindling as riders peeled off home. But then finally the sun came out to see the remaining 8 of us back into Wantage by 6:10pm after 56 miles and a good day. Steve S.
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Tue May 20th 2003

Regular Tuesday Evening Rides

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Two ride leaders for gentle and faster rides.
Riders: Brian Hipwell Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Gary Woodhead Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Philip Thornton-Evison Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Report: One group again tonight as the weather was not looking its best. We travelled out through Denchworth, Goosey and Challow Station, through the Letcombes and up Court Hill (who
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Fri May 23rd 2003 to Mon May 26th 2003

Tour of West Sussex

Leader: Neil Warner	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: Based in Haywards Heath. Download details here and contact Neil or Mavis NOW if you are interested.
Riders: Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Liz Palethorpe Lou Rose Mavis Rose Neil Warner Pat Hurt Roger Palethorpe Sue King Riders = 9 Report: Excellent rides through country lanes, but a bit muddy when the "white" roads turned out to be footpaths. I'm off to clean my bike!
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Sat May 24th 2003

A Bit of Rough

Leader: Steve Bruffell	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Please bring refreshments. Helmets recommended.
Riders: David Bridge Norman Trevatt Simon Dales Steve Bruffell Vince Buckley Riders = 5 Report: A wet and slippery ride to Lambourn and back. We lost Norman in the Market Place, when his chain came off as soon as we pulled away, on the dash back into the Market place to find him I missed him, and then dashed up to the Lord Nelson in my search. By the time I returned to the Market Place, David had found Norman and Simon who thought he had missed us had found us. So it was 13.40 before we left Wantage. Five of us finally took part, including a new rider Vince Buckley, to whom a warm welcome is extended. Because of the rain some of the surfaces were very wet and slippery so we made slow progress. After travelling along the Ridgeway to Blowing Stone Norman left us to go home I think he was so close to home at Uffington that his tea beckoned. The rest carried on stoically with some of us falling off several times, by the time we had returned to near Gramps Hill David had to leave to get home for an evening engagement so we were down to three. We arrived back in Wantage at 6.30, some what bloodier and a lot muddier than when we left, but we all enjoyed a great ride with some wonderful views including rainbows and views over the Vale with crystal clear air. A sight I will not forget. Jon Thanks for lending the bike it was quite an eye opener!!!! Steve B
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Sat May 24th 2003 to Tue Jul 22nd 2003

On Your Bike Exhibition

Leader:	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: At Museum of Oxford. An exhibition of historic cycle types from the Hobby Horse and the Penny Farthing to the Safety cycle. Featuring bicycles from local collections, this exhibition will explore the development of bicycles past and present, bike fashion, Oxford's obsession with bicycles and bike safety. Free admission during Bike Week 14 - 22 June 2003!
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Tue May 27th 2003

Regular Tuesday Evening Rides

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Two ride leaders for gentle or faster rides.
Riders: Alvaro Rey Angela Douglas (dec) Brian Hipwell Christine Phillips Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Gary Woodhead Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Ron Dawson Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Riders = 12 Report: Despite grey skies earlier in the day, no rain this evening. Just one ride tonight staying in the Vale to Stanford in the Vale via Charney Bassett & Gainfield. 15 miles.
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Sat May 31st 2003 to Fri Jun 20th 2003

Section Display in Didcot Library

Leader: Stephen Quartermain	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: Themed on CTCs 125th Anniversary in 2003
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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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