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Tue May 3rd 2005

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: Diane Stuckey Gareth Leach James Leach Jan McCabe Jane Phillips Jo Bindloss-Gibb Kevin Fairs Peter Clayton Philip Thornton-Evison Riders = 9 Report: 9 riders left Grove, we were not sure if it was the posssible rain or the football (Liverpool v Chelsea) that kept everyone away! We went through Lain's Barn and crossed over the A417 and down into Ardington. A loop around and then through East and West Lockinge. We then continued through Wantage and up the B4507 and down Silver Lane to the A417 at West Challow. We continued down the A417 turning right into Goosey and then the longer loop around to Denchworth and back to Grove. The weather kept improving and what looked like being a possible wet ride turned into a beautiful evening. 32 kms in all. Diane
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Sat May 7th 2005

Regular Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: David Bridge	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Regular Saturday ride of 40 to 50km with tea stop, 2 leaders to provide shorter/longer options. The main ride will go out via Goosey, Uffington, then over Ashbury hill to Lambourne, then via Wantage to Ardington Tea rooms before finally returning via Lains Barn to Grove A shorter option will also be available, riding with the main group as far as Uffington, but rather than climbing Ashbury hill, we will just potter up White Horse Hill! before continuing to join the others at the tea room
Riders: Barry Eastwood Cath Brazier David Bridge Derek Boutle Des Higgs Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Jo Bindloss-Gibb Mavis Rose Philip Thornton-Evison Rex Belcher Robert Shaw Stephen Quartermain Steve Bruffell Teresa Belcher Riders = 15 Report: Ride went out via Uffington, where we split into two groups with David taking the longer route via Lambourn, whilst I lead the shorter route up White Horse Hill, Mavis and I started of slowly pottering up White Horse Hill to keep Jo company, as it was one of her first Saturday rides, however when she said "please excuse me, but I need to do this at my own pace" and shot off ahead of us, we realised the Jo had definately got the hang of climbing hills! Both routes went back via Wantage and on to Ardington, where we met up again at the Post Office tea rooms, and were also joined by Richard and Kevin, Wen and Tom - who had decided just to do the cafe and not the cycling! Feeling well refreshed we then completed the final few miles back to Grove Jan
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Tue May 10th 2005

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 Edith Hipwell Henk Altmann (deceased) Jane Phillips Jo Bindloss-Gibb Peter Busby Peter Clayton Philip Thornton-Evison Val Smith Riders = 9 Report: We enjoyed a fairly fast ride to Stanford in the Vale which was enjoyed by all.
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Thu May 12th 2005

Section Pub Night

Leader: Diane Stuckey	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Join us for a ride to the Star Inn at Sparsholt or meet us at the pub at 20.00 for a meal, a pint and a chat. Lights required
Riders: Caroline Zheng Dia Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Richard Divall Riders = 6 Report: Five Wantage CTC members and Caroline, a friend of Wen's, arrived at The Star Inn in Sparsholt for a good night out. Unfortuately Wen was working and Kevin only picked her up after we all had eaten. It would pay to remember that Thursday nights is their steak night although they were happy to arrange other meals for us. Steak, chips, peas and tomato came at the bargain price of
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Sat May 14th 2005

West Oxon Regular Saturday Afternoon Ride

Leader: Brigitte Hickman	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: Witney
Description: Meet 1pm St. Mary's Church Green, Witney for a ride of 25-30 miles to a local cafe and back.
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Sun May 15th 2005

The Great Western - Car Assisted

Leader: Kevin Fairs	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: Bristol ST636766
Description: Car assisted ride starting in Bristol at 9am. All on-road and sustrans routes. Takes in Route 1 through the heart of Bristol docks and a big scenic loop through the Mendips. Note that over half this ride is almost completely flat. You will need to bring a packed lunch and plently to drink as there is not much opportunity for purchase on the way, but you are promised an afternooon pub/tea stop. Basic route is 100Km, but with a shorter and flatter 90km loop for those who wish or a 120K loop for the nutters. Starts from Oldbury Court Estate Car Park, ST636766 (Landranger 172). From M32 Jn1, A4174 East 1 Km. At RAB, TR into A4017 SP Downend. SO to TJ where R. SO at TL to parade of shops on right. At end of shops TR into Straits Parade (Stanley Bet Shop) then imm. L into Oldbury Court Road. Carpark at end. Contact Kevin if you can give or want a lift, and preferably pre-book so that I know who to wait for.
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Tue May 17th 2005

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: Angela Douglas (dec) Brian Hipwell Chris Walters Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Henk Altmann (deceased) Jane Bruffell Jo Bindloss-Gibb Kevin Fairs Neil Warner Peter Busby Peter Clayton Philip Thornton-Evison Sid Liddiard Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Teresa Belcher Riders = 17 Report: A sunny-warm/cloudy-cold type of evening saw 17 cyclists heading south to the Letcombes. Neil
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Tue May 24th 2005

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 Christine Phillips Dave McLellan Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Gareth Smith Henk Altmann (deceased) Jan McCabe Jo Bindloss-Gibb Neil Warner Peter Busby Peter Clayton Philip Thornton-Evison Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Teresa Belcher Val Smith Riders = 18 Report: Eighteen riders left Grove with Jan leading and myself acting as sweep. We took the route through Denchworth and then on to Lyford. Turning right at Lyford the slower group went on to Southmoor while eight riders led by Steve B did a route up around Kingston Bagpuize. The slower group crossed over the footbridge to Longworth then down to Hinton Waldrest crossing over the A420 through Pusey and turning left at Gainfield. With the wind and the sun behind us we all flew down the road to Charney Bassett, back through Denchworth and home to Grove. The fast group arrived minutes after the slow riders, not sure where they had been as we expected them to fly past us near Gainfield!! Thanks Jan for a lovely ride and many thanks to Steve for taking over the fast ride - I am not sure that he had much option in the matter but neither did he object!! Diane
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Tue May 31st 2005

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 Chris Walters Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Gareth Smith Henk Altmann (deceased) Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Jane Phillips Kevin Fairs Neil Warner Peter Busby Peter Clayton Philip Thornton-Evison Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Val Smith Vicky Fox Wenfeng Yang Riders = 20 Report: A warm and pleasant evening. I rode my full suspension bike for a bit of off rode, which was in fact the sustrain track to Harwell site. Diane and Des not wanting to get his new bike dirty descided to do their own thing and headed in the opposite direction to Wast Hanney and through Cow Lane to Steventon and back home via the Hendreds.The tracks were dry and pleasant to cycle on I enjoyed the ride and pace and I believe most of the riders did to, however we were abandoned by a few riders on the last hill which was a shame because the coast down the other side was billiant. Edith
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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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