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Tue Aug 3rd 2004

Tuesday Evening 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: Brian Hipwell Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Helen Dorsett Neil Warner Stephen Quartermain Riders = 7 Report: Seven riders only tonight, obviously the grey sky and the localised storms around kept most people away. We did have a couple of light showers along the way but nothing very much. Jan came down to see us on our way and with Des leading we headed off towards Denchworth. A ride through Lyford and off to Fyfield across the A20. Through Longworth and across the footbridge to Southmoor, Charney Basset and home to Grove. Quite a quick ride, I was the slowest and averaged 21 k.p.h. 29 kms cycled in all. Diane
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Sat Aug 7th 2004

Regular Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: Steve Bruffell	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Leisure ride of approximately 30- 40 miles. Two leaders for faster and slower rides.
Riders: Angela Douglas (dec) Barbara Muritu Cath Brazier Derek Boutle Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Ginny Henderson Kevin Fairs Mavis Rose Neil Warner Richard Divall Robert Shaw Stephen Quartermain Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Teresa Belcher Tom Millar Wenfeng Yang Riders = 18 Report: A gentle ride on a hot dat through Cumnor and back to a tea staop at Chilton nurseries. Generally uneventful except for Angeela's exploding tyre just after we set off from Grove, hope all is well with the bike now. Poor Angela went home to change bike and she met up with us all at Chilton, hope she did not spend too much whilst waiting for us!!
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Tue Aug 10th 2004

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Laurent Chambard	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: Angela Douglas (dec) Brian Hipwell Dave McLellan Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Geoff Neill Jan McCabe Jane Phillips Jeny Nicholls Kevin Fairs Larisa Morgunova Neil Warner Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Kellaghad Steve Swanton Vicky Fox Wenfeng Yang Riders = 17 Report: Decided to go for a slightly hilly option this evening going out via Wantage and climbing uo through the Letcombes and then droping down through Childrey to the A417 - a small amount on main round, and returning via Goosey Jan
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Thu Aug 12th 2004

Section Pub Night

Leader: Diane Stuckey	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: A ride to the "The Chequers" at Charney Bassett, or meet us at the pub at 20:00 for a meal and a pint. Lights required.
Riders: Amanda Seddon David Charlton Derek Boutle Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Gary Woodhead Ginny Henderson Jon Seddon Judi Boutle Nigel Stuckey Richard Divall Steve Swanton Riders = 12 Report: Four of us set off from Grove on our bikes with a very dark cloud overhead. My original plan was to go up Hackpen Hill but I decided that it may be better to stay closer to home so we could short cut into Charney Bassett if the heavens should decide to open on us. So the ride eventually went around Grove, across the West of Wantage and then we turned up the B4507. A nice fast ride down Silver Lane, left up the A417 and then right towards Denchworth. Just before Denchworth we turned left and then right at the T junction with a loop up around Lyford before our arrival at The Chequers in Charney Bassett. Steve S arrived on his bike a little later as did Dave Charlton. The weather had remained dry and by the time we finally cycled home it was a lovely evening. Unfortunately although we had booked a table, the pub was very busy and the kitchen was obviously under some pressure! I gather it is also under new ownership. Having ordered our meal at 20h00 it was well after 21h30 by the time it had arrived. Steve S was very resourceful and spoke to the management and it was decided that we would get pudding for free because of the long wait. Those that did not have pudding ended up with a reduction on their main meal. The food when it did arrive was pretty good, but the wait certainly would put me off trying it again for some time. Diane
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Sat Aug 14th 2004

Regular West Oxon Afternoon Ride

Leader: Brigitte Hickman	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: Witney
Description: Meet St Mary's Church Green for a ride of 25-35 miles to Woodstock. If the weather's good we will have a picnic stop in Blenheim park. If it is raining we will go to a cafe in Woodstock. Brigitte
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Sun Aug 15th 2004

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: We will be heading to the Swan Inn at Compton via Lambourn and the Lambourn Valley 32 miles before lunch and about 10 miles after lunch.Some Hills involved but i managed them fine. edith
Riders: Barry Eastwood Brian Hipwell Claire Jeffery Clive Elsmore Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Jan McCabe Laurent Chambard Liz Russell Richard Divall Robert Shaw Roger Payn Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Riders = 14 Report:
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Tue Aug 17th 2004

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Jan McCabe	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: Angela Douglas (dec) Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Jan McCabe Jeny Nicholls Liz Russell Perry Morrison Philip Thornton-Evison Sally Powis Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Riders = 11 Report: A twenty mile ride, done at a reasonable pace to ensure we got back before lights were required! A flat route via Baulking Fernham, Shellingford, Gainfield, Charney and Denchworth Jan
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Sun Aug 22nd 2004

Joint Ride to Kingston Bagpuize house

Leader: Robert Bley	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Ride from Wantage at 9 or meet us for coffee at Millet's Farm from 10. Leaving 10:30ish for a roundabout ride to Charney Bassett for a picnic lunch on the green then a vist to house and gardens from 2pm. Entry adults
Riders: Angela Douglas (dec) Brian Hipwell Brigitte Hickman Catherine Hickman Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Helen Beane Jan McCabe Jane Pearson John Holding Kevin Hickman Liz Russell Robert Bley Steve Swanton Riders = 14 Report: 4 riders met in Wantage at 9am (twice as many as I was expecting). To avoid Grove and Denchworth and so as not to arrive too early at Millets, we took a roundabout route at relaxed pace. Intitally we headed East out to Lockinge and then north over Lains Barn. We were somewhat surprised to find ourselves being overtaken by a fleet of vintage cars along Grove Park Lane. At the A338 we turned left to Hanney, through both villages and then right to Lyford. Right again, then through Garford to the A338 and left at the cross-roads to Millets. Liz and Jane were already waiting for us at coffee. We were soon joined by Team Hickman and then 4 from Oxford including newcomer Elaine from Iowa. Diane took her leave to cycle home. After a relaxed stop, we headed out to Bampton via Charney Bassett, Gainfield and Buckland. Once there , there was a great inspection of maps to decide on the route back to CB for lunch. Having agreed that the ford at Duxford would be impassable after all the heavy rain, it was decided to retrace our steps. Edith and Brian were waiting for us on the village green and were amused to spy the main group turn left at the T-junction to head off in the direction of Southmoor.
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Tue Aug 24th 2004

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: For the rest of the season we will just be having one ride at relaxed pace.
Riders: Barry Baker Brian Hipwell Christine Phillips Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Kevin Fairs Larisa Morgunova Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Riders = 10 Report:
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Sat Aug 28th 2004

Wantage Off Road Ride - PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: CANCELLED
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Tue Aug 31st 2004

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: For the rest of the season we will just be having one ride on Tuesdays at a relaxed pace. As evenings are getting shorter, lights are recommended. Mini-tour of Wantage this week via Denchworth, Childrey and Betterton. Some off-road mostly on good quality tracks although some potholes in places.
Riders: Angela Douglas (dec) Barry Baker Chris Grieve Clive Elsmore Dave McLellan Diane Stuckey Helen Dorsett Henk Altmann (deceased) Jane Phillips Jeny Nicholls Liz Russell Perry Morrison Philip Thornton-Evison Sally Powis Steve Swanton Riders = 15 Report: A gorgeous evening attracted 15 riders including newcomer Chris from Didcot. Few club regulars, so we kept together as far as possible with Diane sweeping (even though she didn't recognise all the route). Out through Denchworth and on to the A338 where we turned left and then right into West Challow. The metalled bridleway up to Childrey was new to many and once in the village we turned off on the bridleway back to East Challow. Stopped after Silver Lane to admire the view across the Vale lit up by the low sun. In East Challow we climbed up to the B-road then enjoyed our first descent down into Wantage. A brief rest before and after the traffic lights on the A338 and then right into Icknield lane and around Springfield Road and Larkhill to route 44. By now it was darkening and the temperature was dropping under a clear sky. However, as it was clear decided that it was ok to continue planned route as enough people had lights. Climbed up to Betterton and up onto the Ardington road. Stopped at the top of the hill just as the sun was setting behind the trees. Tops were zipped up for a fast and cold descent into the village. the climb to the A417 warmed us up and then it was another cold descent into the Vale past Lains Barn. As we came out of the trees it was cold and mist was rising from the fields with distance clouds fringed in orange - wow. Back to Millbrook Sq at 8:10 after a most enjoyable ride. Steve S.
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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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