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Sat Apr 3rd 2004

Regular Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: Richard Divall	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: 40 to 50 km ride with a tea stop. Two leaders for slower and faster rides.
Riders: Diane Stuckey Eve Thornton Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Pat Hurt Rex Belcher Richard Divall Robert Shaw Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Teresa Belcher Tom Millar Wenfeng Yang Riders = 13 Report: As promised two rides, one slower (9 riders) and one faster (4 riders) set off from Grove, but in opposite direction. The faster ride was strongly lead out by Pat into a punishing headwind, whilst Richard lead the shorter route. The longer ride made it way to Wantage, onto Sevehampton. The rough track leading to the tea stop at Roves Farm (Nr. Highworth) took its toll and resulted in the first and only puncture of the day where the groups were reunited for well-earned rest. Much excellent chocolate cake was devoured before the two groups again split for a fun ride back with the tail wind resulting in an even faster ride. Aided by the wind, Pat on his single speed bike even managed to summit first the hill at Coleshill. Once the slower group had been sighted, the faster group rapidly closed-in and over took to arrive back at Grove just before the promised rain arrived. Although Pat still had 3 riders with him he had swapped one Steve for the other !! Eve then continued back to Abingdon, just to put some of us to shame. Rob S.
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Thu Apr 8th 2004

Section Pub Night

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: A ride to the Hinds Head in Kingston Bagpuize. Join us for a meal, a pint and a chat with good company. Alternatively meet us at the pub at 20:00. Lights required. Please note that the pub stops taking food orders at 20:30, so arrive in good time if you want to eat!
Riders: Derek Boutle Des Higgs Helen Dorsett Jan McCabe Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Richard Divall Wenfeng Yang Riders = 8 Report:
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Sat Apr 10th 2004

"Malmesbury Meander"

Leader: Kevin Fairs	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: Neigh Bridge
Description: On road ride through North Wiltshire with tea at Malmesbury. Meet at Neigh Bridge Country Park SU019946 Landranger 173. Watch out for the low bar at the entrance to the carpark, that will take your bike off the roof! Around 45Km with teastop.
Riders: Des Higgs Ed Lehmann Ginny Henderson Kevin Fairs Wenfeng Yang Riders = 5 Report: Five set off for this meander through the Gloucestershire and North Wilts Countryside. Mostly flat route along very quiet lanes, we just needed some sunshine to brighten things up. Tea at Malmesbury in "Amanda's" who does a mega latte. (Excellent stop but a bit small, dont try with more than 7 or . Finsihed just after 5 having done 48Km and no-one got wet. (Ed, having ridden there, then set off to ride home!)
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Tue Apr 13th 2004

Tuesday Evening Rides Resume

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Our popular Tuesday evening rides resume for the summer and will continue every week through to early September. Depending on numbers there will be faster or slower and gentler options for exploring the Vale. Tonight will be a flat ride, heading to West Hanney, where the group will split to return via Charney Basset, with a possible extra loop towards Southmoor. 16-25Km depending on inclination!
Riders: Brian Hipwell Christine Phillips Denise Clark Doug Hatto Edith Hipwell Gareth Smith Helen Dorsett Jan McCabe Jane Phillips Katie Yardley Kay Gardner Kevin Fairs Mel Roberts Neil Warner Nick Yardley Peter Clayton Philip Thornton-Evison Steve Swanton Val Smith Vicky Fox Wenfeng Yang Riders = 21 Report: A great start to this year's Tuesday rides with 21 riders congregating on a sunny spring evening. We welcomed back a number of Tuesday evening regulars and newcomers Denise, Katie, Nick and Doug. A leisurely pace to start with to Hanney where 14 riders elected to join Kevin for the faster ride - they had been warned. The select group of leisurely riders continued on Winter lane to the Lyford/Garford crossroads and turned left to Charney, while the fast group continued to the next junction. As we left Charney heading back to Grove we were overtaken by Kevin with 6 or 7 riders in tow, the rest following a few hundred yards behind. The fast group turned off towards Goosey and Asti Stud (having regrouped) while we continued directly back via Denchworth only to be caught again by the faster riders as we reached Grove. A few red faces and deep breaths at the end, but everyone seemed to enjoy it and left saying 'see you next week'. 11 or 15 miles. Steve S.
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Sat Apr 17th 2004

Back-on-yer-bike Ride 2004

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Been off your 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) Barry Baker Brian Hipwell Cath Brazier Christine Phillips David Bridge Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Gareth Leach Helen Dorsett Jan McCabe Jan Sutcliffe Judith Agnew Mavis Rose Peter Clayton Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Divall Ron Dawson Steve Swanton Sue King Veronica Gill Riders = 22 Report:
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Sat Apr 17th 2004

The Hampshire Hundred

Leader:	Start Time: TBC	Start Location: Medstead nr Alton
Description: North Hants DA are organising 'The Hampshire Hundred', offering challenges for all abilities with rides of 50k, 50 miles and 100k through North and West Hampshire, a lovely part of the world. Entry fees will be
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Sun Apr 18th 2004

Billy Waggledagger's Long One

Leader: Kevin Hickman	Start Time: 8:00 am	Start Location: Charlbury
Description: West Oxon 200km Audax starting from Charlbury. Start: 8 am, Spendlove Car Park, Entry fee
Riders: Brigitte Hickman Catherine Hickman Ginny Henderson Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Kevin Hickman Pat Hurt Sue King Wenfeng Yang Riders = 9 Report: Two of us rode, the rest had far more sense and organised. A rainy start that only got worse, I last saw Ginny accelerating out of Somerton, only to be told that she passed through the 110K control an hour before me. At that point I could no longer feel my feet, and discovering Jan had the foresight to put her bike rack in the car, I took the easy way out. (Im sure its) An excellent ride (in the summer!) Kevin F.
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Sun Apr 18th 2004

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: A ride of about 55 miles via Lambourn to Inkpen, Newbury and Hermitage taking in part of NCN route 4 along the Kennett & Avon Canal. Lunch at Crown & Garter,Inkpen Common, tea at Hermitage garden centre. Towpath has good quality off-road track plus one rutted byway (road alternative).
Riders: Barry Eastwood Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Richard Divall Steve Swanton Riders = 7 Report: One of the wettest rides I can remember in recent years, although I set off from home in pleasant sunshine. Numbers were thin due to the rival attraction of Billy Waggledagger
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Tue Apr 20th 2004

Regular Tuesday Night Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Depending on numbers there will be fast or slower and gentler options with two ride leaders.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Brian Hipwell Christine Phillips David Bridge Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Helen Dorsett Jan McCabe Jane Phillips Jon Seddon Kay Gardner Keith Walton Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Neil Warner Peter Clayton Stephen Quartermain Val Smith Wenfeng Yang Riders = 19 Report: A very wet Tuesday Evening with 19 riders. We headed out of Grove through Wantage and on towards Letcombe Bassett. Jon anda few hardy riders set off on the fast ride to climb Hackpen hill and down into Sparsholt through Childrey,Challow Staion, Denchworth and back to Grove.The Remainder of us rode on at a good pace down the Hill to Childrey,Challow Station,Denchworth and back to grove. On this occasion we beat the fast group back to Grove.
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Sat Apr 24th 2004

Regular Off Road Ride

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Please bring refreshment. Helmets required.
Riders: Barry Baker Martin Whild Mike Stead Nick Stokell Robert Shaw Riders = 5 Report: Hottest day of the year so far but there were only 5 of us. However we were rewarded with tracks which were drier than expected and therefore the going was easier. After a warm-up climb up Castle Hill (for a change!) we headed S past Parsonagehill Barn then left towards Washmore Hill. Stopped for a breather there and watched a Red Kite wheel lazily overhead before plunging down the rutted track to Eastbury Grange. The climb up to Eastbury Down was surprisingly dry. After turning right we headed up past Ewe Hill and Sheepdrove Farm (route chosen for sticky conditions!) to arrive at the Ridgeway about 45 minutes earlier than anticipated. So rather than descending Hackpen Hill and the track which continues on to Letcombe we headed off E to cross the B4494 where Martyn left us. We raced down the field to the gate then on to Lockinge. Not even a puncture to mar a beautiful afternoon.
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Sun Apr 25th 2004

Regular West Oxon Day Ride - JB's Birthday Tea

Leader: Teresa Belcher	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Witney
Description: Meet Witney Butter Cross for a 55 mile ride to South Marston for lunch and back to Freeland village hall to join John and Audrey for their "Big Something" Birthday tea. (As John put it: "Anyone who is still speaking to us is most welcome to call in for a drink and refreshments, whenever they like" between midday and early evening.)
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Tue Apr 27th 2004

Regular Tuesday Night Ride

Leader: Diane Stuckey	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Depending on numbers there will be fast or slower and gentler options with two ride leaders.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Ann Lonie Brian Hipwell Christine Phillips Dave McLellan David Bridge Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Helen Dorsett Henk Altmann (deceased) Jan McCabe Jane Phillips Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Liz Russell Liz Taylor Peter Clayton Philip Thornton-Evison Steve Swanton Vicky Fox Wenfeng Yang Riders = 22 Report: A chilly evening but at least it was dry. The whole ride left Grove to cycle through Denchworth and Charney Basset where we split up with the fast ride going speedily off to Gainsfield and Hatford. The slower ride carried on to Stanford in the vale from Gainsfield, a short trip down the A417 and then back through Park Lane to Denchworth and Grove. The fast ride returned to Grove some 10 to 15 mins later. A warm welcome to Liz Taylor, Dave McLellan and Ann Lonie.
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Fri Apr 30th 2004 to Mon May 3rd 2004

CTC South of England Rally

Leader:	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: Based at Fort Purbrook, hosted by Portsmouth Da
Riders: Alice Robson Brigitte Hickman Catherine Hickman Eve Thornton John Bridgman Keith Ayres Kevin Hickman Steve Swanton Riders = 8 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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