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Sat Jun 4th 2005

Regular Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: Richard Divall	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Regular Saturday ride of 40 to 50km with tea stop at Millets Farm, 2 leaders to provide shorter/longer options. The Longer Option (55k) will start by heading out through Goosey to Kingston Lisle (I had to get a hill in somewhere on route), then on to Fernham to pick up the B4508, then crossing the A420, Hinton Waldrist and Fyfield to Millets where we will meet up with the others
Riders: Angela Douglas (dec) Barry Eastwood Brian Hipwell Brigitte Hickman Catherine Hickman Derek Boutle Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Geoff Neill Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Kevin Hickman Mavis Rose Peter Busby Richard Divall Robert Wyatt Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Tom Millar Wenfeng Yang Riders = 21 Report: Ride went according to the plan described above!!
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Tue Jun 7th 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 Clive Elsmore David Bridge Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Henk Altmann (deceased) Kevin Fairs Neil Warner Peter Busby Philip Thornton-Evison Sid Liddiard Steve Swanton Val Smith Riders = 15 Report: Note for diary 7 June 2005 -Kevin has a new toy - he now wants to ride off-road!!
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Sun Jun 12th 2005

Cycle Treasure Hunt Bike Week Event

Leader: James Dawton	Start Time: 12:00 pm	Start Location: Charney Basset
Description: Start from Charney Basset Village Hall (down lane beside the Chequers PH)any time between 12 and 2pm to finish by 4pm. Full route instructions provided. Entry fee:-
Riders: Barry Eastwood Brian Hipwell Brigitte Hickman Catherine Hickman David Bridge Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Ellen Lee Eve Thornton Gareth Smith Ginny Henderson Helen Beane James Dawton Jan McCabe Jane Pearson John Holding Kevin Fairs Neil Warner Robin Tucker Stephen Lee Steve Davies Steve Swanton Tom Millar Val Smith Vera Friend Wenfeng Yang Riders = 27 Report: 40 riders in all turned out to either ride the event or look on while James did all the paper work! Results to follow- 30 riders took part, with the honours in the shorter event being split between Elaine (from the City section), The Hornbrey family, and the Tucker family. The longer event was won by Steve Swanton (who got a magnificent score of 104% thanks to bonus marks being awarded!) and second place was shared between Brian/Edith and Jan Many Thanks to James for organising a very enjoyable event
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Tue Jun 14th 2005

Tuesday Evening Ride - Bike Week event

Leader: Diane Stuckey	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: This evening's longer ride is to Fernham and Uffington via Charney Bassett, returning via Kingston Lisle and Childrey, 22 miles. Metalled Bridleway/reasonable track from Childrey to Challow.
Riders: Allan Woodfield Amanda Seddon Brian Hipwell Caroline Zheng Dia Christine Phillips Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Henk Altmann (deceased) Jan McCabe Jane Phillips Jo Bindloss-Gibb Kevin Fairs Peter Busby Philip Thornton-Evison Sean OSullivan Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Wenfeng Yang Riders = 18 Report: The ride went to plan as detailed above. We split at Fernham with most joining to longer ride back via Kingston Lisle. Welcome to Wen's friend Caroline who hadn't ridden a back for several years and manged the ride ok. Also belated welcomes to Sean and Allan who have started riding with us over the last few weeks. Steve S.
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Wed Jun 15th 2005

Introductory Off Road Ride - Bike Week Event

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Special short ride after work. Please bring refreshments. Helmets required.
Riders: Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Pete Warwick Wenfeng Yang Riders = 4 Report:
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Thu Jun 16th 2005

Section Pub Night - Bike Week Event

Leader: Jan McCabe	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Join us for a ride to the Rose Revived at Newbridge or meet us at the pub at 20.00 for a meal, a pint and a chat. Lights required
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Sat Jun 18th 2005

DA Joint Ride to Kelmscott Manor - Bike Week Event

Leader: Brigitte Hickman	Start Time: 11:00 am	Start Location: Witney
Description: NOTE later start time of 11am. Meet St. Mary's Church Green for a West Oxon hosted ride to visit the home of William Morris. Late coffee stop at Aston Pottery (12:30-1pm), Picnic or pub lunch at Lechlade and tea at Filkins after visit to the house. Entrance fee
Riders: Brigitte Hickman Catherine Hickman Ginny Henderson Jan McCabe John Bridgman Neil Warner Riders = 6 Report:
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Sun Jun 19th 2005

Regular Wantage Ride - Bike Week Event

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Inkpen revisted. A ride South over the Downs to the Bedwyns and Inkpen - about 55 miles. 10 am pick up in Lambourn, lunch at the Crown and Garter, Inkpen Common, 12 prompt. Finishing at the museum for tea.
Riders: Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Jan McCabe Mavis Rose Neil Warner Pat Hurt Richard Divall Robert Shaw Steve Swanton Sue King Riders = 11 Report: It was hot! The hottest day of the year so far. Those of us who set off from Wantage were grateful to get the worst hill of the day (Hackpen) out of the way in the cool of the morning. One downside was the clouds of flies skimming the hedges along the B-road
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Tue Jun 21st 2005

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: Brian Hipwell Chris Walters Christine Phillips Dave McLellan Edith Hipwell Gareth Smith Henk Altmann (deceased) Jo Bindloss-Gibb Kevin Fairs Peter Busby Peter Clayton Philip Thornton-Evison Sean OSullivan Sid Liddiard Stephen Quartermain Steve Blake Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Val Smith Riders = 19 Report: Confusion at the start as no-one knew who was meant to be leading. So Edith suggested a ride out to the Letcombes and back via Childrey and West Challow to use the new railway bridge by Circourt Farm on the Denchworth Road. Someone else suggested climbing Hackpen Hill as a longer option. Agreed. Off we set on a gorgeous evening. Alas, due to hold-ups through Wantage, no-one checking on following riders and not stopping to regroup, the group became split and several riders passed the Letcombe turning and continued up the hill
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Tue Jun 28th 2005

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: Des Higgs Jan McCabe Jo Bindloss-Gibb Philip Thornton-Evison Sean OSullivan Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Riders = 7 Report: Thunderstorms had been promised all day, but didn't arrive until 6:30, we sheltered under the cover of the shops in Grove for a while, and after a few minutes decided that the rain didn't look to heavy, and we'd go for a ride, but we decided to defer the plan of going to Brightwalton - and just go for a spin around the vale (Denchworth, Hanney, Southmoor and back via Charney). Whilst it rained most of the time, it wasn't to heavy and the temperature was warm, it was only as we got back to Grove that we got instantaneous thunder and lightening and we were back sheltering by the shops when the torrential rain arrived - perfect timing!! (and my cycle home from grove was wonderful) Jan
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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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