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Sat Feb 7th 2004

Regular Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: Nigel Stuckey	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: 50km slower ride, with a slightly longer faster ride that will cover 55kms. Two leaders. Tea in Abingdon. Lights recommended.
Riders: Chris Mallinson Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Jan McCabe Mavis Rose Nigel Stuckey Rex Belcher Richard Divall Robert Shaw Steve Swanton Sue King Tony Ford Veronica Gill Riders = 15 Report: Following a heavy shower an hour before, 15 riders left Grove at 13h15 with a strong wind at their backs on a route via Lains Barn to Ginge, Hendred and Steventon. Turning north, the wind now became a crosswind, blowing hard through any gaps in walls and hedges and keeping the riders alert! We took the Hanson cyclepath at Drayton, still in good condition despite the previous week's rain, alongside a fast flowing Thames into Abingdon to tea at Tesco - no space or booking problems there! After tea, the loop through Shippon to Tubney and Frilford into what was now a serious headwind slowed progress dramatically and a shortened route through Garford, Lyford and Denchworth was necessary to allow a return to Grove before dark. A warm welcome to Veronica and Tony, new to WCTC - we hope to see you both again. 48kms.
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Thu Feb 12th 2004

Section Pub Night

Leader:	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: A ride to the 'The Fox' at Denchworth for a meal, a pint and a chat with good company. Alternatively meet us at the pub at 20:00. Lights required.
Riders: Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Gary Woodhead Ginny Henderson Jan McCabe Nigel Stuckey Richard Divall Steve Swanton Riders = 8 Report: Three riders with Gary leading set out from Millbrook square around Grove, west of Wantage and on to the B4507. Left through the Letcombes and down the B4001 to Childrey. Halfway between Childrey and the A417 disaster struck when I hit a pothole and my back inner tube exploded in retaliation. A quick discussion and we decided that trying to change it in darkness was not a good idea. Thankfully, Nigel was still at the house and arrived by car ten minutes or so later. Richard and Gary set off to finish the route up the A417 and through Goosey to Denchworth. As we arrived in the car so Des was arriving having cycled from home. Richard and Gary arrived soon after as did Jan and Steve S who were too late to cycle with the group. Later Ginny arrived to join us over a cup of tea. Excellent food as always at The Fox and no complaints about the beer. Thanks guys for waiting with me until Nigel arrived. Diane
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Sat Feb 14th 2004

Regular West Oxon Afternoon Ride

Leader: John Bridgman	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: Witney
Description: Meet St. Mary's Church Green, Witney for a ride to Burford for tea and back (25-35 miles)
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Sun Feb 15th 2004

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Pat Hurt	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Includes lunchtime pub stop. Lights recommended.
Riders: Derek Boutle Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Eve Thornton Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Mavis Rose Nigel Stuckey Pat Hurt Richard Divall Robert Shaw Steve Swanton Sue King Wenfeng Yang Riders = 14 Report:
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Sun Feb 29th 2004

DA Mulled Wine Picnic

Leader: Stephen Quartermain	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Ride with us from Wantage, or meet us at Hinton Waldrist Village Hall from 12:00 to 15:00. Bring a packed lunch; mulled wine, teas and coffees supplied.
Riders: Brian Hipwell Brigitte Hickman Catherine Hickman Diane Stuckey Eileen Johnson Ellen Lee Eve Thornton Helen Beane James Dawton Jane Pearson Katy Roberts Kevin Hickman Luke Roberts Mavis Rose Mel Roberts Nigel Stuckey Peter Johnson Richard Divall Simon Dales Stephen Lee Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Tim Roberts Vera Friend Riders = 24 Report:
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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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