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Tue Jul 1st 2003

Regular Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Two ride leaders for gentle or faster rides.
Riders: Angela Douglas (dec) Brian Hipwell Christine Phillips Diane Stuckey Helen Dorsett Jane Bruffell Nigel Stuckey Peter Clayton Richard Page Ron Dawson Riders = 10 Report: The grey skies kept the numbers down to 10 riders tonight but Steve S walked down to wave us all off (he is giving his knees a rest). In fact, the weather was
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Sat Jul 5th 2003

Regular Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: Richard Divall	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Leisure ride of approx 30-40 miles
Riders: Andrew Moore Barbara Muritu Christine Phillips Diane Stuckey Helen Dorsett Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Mavis Rose Peter Clayton Richard Divall Richard Jenkinson Robert Wyatt Ron Dawson Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 15 Report: All around the houses to Millet's for tea with Richard leading on his new Dawes Horizon. Back via Garford to Charney Bassett, where some of us visited the local fete. Steve S managed 2 hits out of 6 at Aunt Sally while Steve B showed us how not to do it...
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Sun Jul 6th 2003

Benson Veteran Cycle Rally

Leader: Jan McCabe	Start Time: 8:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: See over 200 veteran bikes on the roads of South Oxfordshire. Ride from Wantage to Benson or meet us there. Parade starts 10:30 am Sunnyside Playing Fields. Picnic recommended.
Riders: Alice Robson Derek Boutle Diane Stuckey Jan McCabe Judi Boutle Neil Warner Nigel Stuckey Richard Page Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Report: Five of us climbed out of bed at sparrow to meet at Wantage at 08:30 and 10 minutes later we were on our way to Benson via Wallingford, led at a moderate pace by Jan. Steve S was battling a knee strain problem, so he wasn
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Tue Jul 8th 2003

Regular Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Two ride leaders for gentle or faster rides.
Riders: Angela Douglas (dec) Brian Hipwell Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Fiona Hunter Geoff Neill Helen Dorsett Jane Bruffell Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Liz Russell Nigel Stuckey Norman Trevatt Paul Rogers Peter Clayton Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Jenkinson Ron Dawson Steve Swanton Riders = 19 Report: 19 riders including 2 new faces tonight, Paul a colleague of Nigel's and Liz, on a glorious sunny evening. We headed eastwards, to avoid the regritted road to Denchworth, climbing via Lains Barn and through Lockinge to Ginge. Here the ride split with Steve taking 8 riders back by a shorter route and Edith the longer ride to Steventon. The shorter ride enjoyed the descent into West Hendred then after a short stretch along the A417 turned off to return to Wantage through Ardington and the Sustrans path at a relaxed pace.
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Thu Jul 10th 2003

Evening Ride & Pub Night

Leader: Kevin Fairs	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Ride with us to the Swan, RADCOT BRIDGE for a meal, a pint and a chat with good company, or meet us there at 20:00. Lights required. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF PUB VENUE.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Christine Phillips David Bridge Derek Boutle Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Helen Dorsett Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Jon Seddon Judi Boutle Kevin Fairs Nigel Stuckey Richard Divall Richard Jenkinson Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Teresa Belcher Riders = 18 Report: Windy ride through Denchworth, Baulking and Fernham to Farringdon and onto the pub, where we sat outside and waited (and waited and waited) for our food, which unfortunately contained less calories than we burned getting there! So we had to drink more beers! Richard left at least 30 miutes early, only to be caught in Denchworth by the rest having taken in Littecot and Hatford on the way.
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Sun Jul 13th 2003

Wantage CTC hosted Audax Events

Leader: Kevin Fairs	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Uffington
Description: Wantage CTC are hosting two Audax Events - The Blowingstone 100km and the Dragon 50km. Both start at Uffington Village Hall, the 100 at 10am and the 50 at 12:00. Entry is
Riders: Alice Robson Barbara Muritu Brian Hipwell Brigitte Hickman Catherine Hickman Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Gareth Leach Ginny Henderson James Leach Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell John Holding Kevin Fairs Kevin Hickman Kevin Thomas Lou Rose Lucia Singer Mavis Rose Nigel Stuckey Norman Trevatt Pat Hurt Rex Belcher Richard Divall Roger Payn Ron Dawson Stephen Quartermain Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Teresa Belcher Riders = 32 Report: 55 started the 100, and 14 started the 50, very hot and windy day, we lost 3 from the 100 on the way, but those that made it enjoyed the cakes! Local riders and helpers listed in the hall of fame to the left. This was our first Audax. Our thanks to Kevin and team for great organisation, great route and how did you manage the fantastic weather? Nigel & Diane
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Tue Jul 15th 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: Alvaro Rey Amanda Seddon Brian Hipwell Christine Phillips David Neill Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Gary Woodhead Geoff Neill Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Liz Russell Marion Jones Peter Clayton Piers Mortimer Rex Belcher Richard Page Ron Dawson Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Teresa Belcher Riders = 21 Report: The twenty one riders starting from the Square became twenty as soon as we reached the Bay Tree pub, where Steve S got a puncture. Reassuring the group that he would catch up later, we pressed on through the Letcombes to the bottom of Hackpen with Kevin leading, at this point the 'climbers' took off up the hill towards Lambourn. Edith led the remaining ten through Childrey where we met Steve S coming the other way. Off to Challow Station, then Charney Bassett, Lyford and the obligatory Denchworth before returning to Grove. 29km
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Sat Jul 19th 2003

DA Summer Barbeque

Leader: James Dawton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: Lambourn
Description: At Mavis and Lou Rose's in Lambourn from 6:30pm. Tickets from Mavis or Steve S. Admission
Riders: Audrey Hughes Barbara Muritu Brigitte Hickman Catherine Hickman Diane Stuckey Ed Lehmann Eileen Johnson Ellen Lee Gary Woodhead Ginny Henderson Hazel Wyatt Heather Harwood Helen Beane Jackie Freeman Jackie Holding James Dawton Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell John Bridgman John Holding Kevin Fairs Kevin Hickman Kevin Thomas Lorraine Wadsley Lou Rose Mavis Rose Neil Warner Nigel Stuckey Pat Hurt Peter Johnson Rex Belcher Robert Wyatt Stephen Lee Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Teresa Belcher Tony Freeman Vera Friend Wenfeng Yang Riders = 40 Report:
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Sun Jul 20th 2003

10th Anniversary Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Neil Warner	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Yes, it really is 10 years since the first Regular ride from Wantage. Join us to celebrate our 10th birthday. A trip down memory lane revisiting some of the route on the very first Wantage ride.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Barry Chapman Barry Eastwood Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Gary Woodhead Jan McCabe Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Mavis Rose Neil Warner Pat Hurt Rex Belcher Richard Divall Roger Payn Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Sue King Teresa Belcher Riders = 19 Report: Neil W rather fittingly led 18 riders on a circuitous journey across the Vale to the Lamb & Flag at Southmoor. More by luck than planning this was the number of riders on the first ride. The press pack outside the unfortunate Dr Kellys' house was sobering but a fine lunch lifted the spirits. Quite how 10 years ago we took 1 1/2 hours to get to Southmoor has faded with time but this time we curved out to Lockinge to try and fill the time. We took in nearly every road between Grove and Denchworth and a couple of bridleways. The bridleway from Southmoor due south to a minor east /west lane needs more use, perhaps some trail breaking off roaders would bash down the nettles for the more delicate roadies? Post lunch we wound our way west through Kingston Beauchamp and over the White Horse. While so close it seemed churlish not to have tea with the fine ladies of Uffington. Splendid as always. A gentle potter at the foot of the downs took us home to Wantage. The museum had sadly closed for more teas but the 10th anniversary ride didn't touch Denchworth a cause for amusement if nothing else. For pictures from this ride visit www.geocities.com/steve4bikes/wantage10th.htm.
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Tue Jul 22nd 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: Alan Green Amanda Seddon Brian Hipwell Clair Harding David Neill Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Fiona Hunter Geoff Neill Helen Dorsett Jan McCabe John Hogston Jon Seddon Mike ODonnell Myra Stokes Piers Mortimer Rex Belcher Richard Page Ron Dawson Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Teresa Belcher Val Smith Riders = 24 Report: Twenty four riders tonight, and a warm welcome to two new cyclists Myra and Clare. Edith took the lead and off we all went to Denchworth, Lyford and Charney Bassett. We then went off down the bridle path to Pusey. At this point the faster group went off across the A420 led by Brian and the slower group followed Steve S and Diane on the tandem while Edith took up the rear. The slow group also crossed the A420 looping around to come back over the footbridge, Southmoor, West Hanney, Denchworth and Grove. The fast group who did a slighly longer ride finished back in Grove just minutes behind.
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Sat Jul 26th 2003

A Bit of Rough

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Off Road Ride. More trips around the bridleways of Oxfordshire. This will be the longest ride in the off road calendar (up to 40 miles), so bring something to eat and drink. Helmets required
Riders: Benoit Lalande Jon Seddon Nick Stokell Pete Warwick Riders = 4 Report: The longest ride off road ride of the calendar ended up being 87 KM for those that cycled from Stanford in the Vale! A very enjoyable jaunt along the The Ridgeway to Barbery Castle where we stopped for a couple of minutes to enjoy the view. Then the rain started and we headed back on lower lying bridleways before crossing the M4 at Baydon and heading back to Wantage through Upper Lambourn. The rain was pretty constant and the hills were pretty steep, but the grins were pretty broad.
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Tue Jul 29th 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: Brian Hipwell Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Liz Russell Piers Mortimer Stephen Quartermain Wenfeng Yang Riders = 9 Report: A warm welcome to Wen, who Kevin brought along for the ride this evening. It looked like being a very wet and miserable ride but in fact those of us who did arrive, said how glad we were that we had made it; the weather was perfect, cool and dry. Eight of us set off from Grove with Edith leading and Piers joined up with the ride just before we reached Denchworth. We then cycled a loop around Goosey, past the Asti Stud, through Charney Bassett and on to Southmoor. A right turn in Southmoor brought us to West Hanney and our return route was through Denchworth, back to Grove. 17 miles.
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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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