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Sat Jan 7th 2006

Regular Saturday afternoon ride from Grove

Leader:	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Regular Saturday ride of 45 to 65km with tea stop, plan as follows Leave Grove, Denchworth, Lyford, Fyfield, Tubney, Gozzard's Ford, Abingdon, Drayton, Sutton Courtney, Didcot (may take the Hanson way Abingdon->Didcot) West Hagbourne (or Upton via the cycle trail), Chilton, Harwell cycle route, Ginge Tea Ardington Tea rooms (contacted they are open) Dist ~30 miles ETA 15:30> Get home by the Lains Barn road
Riders: Angela Douglas (dec) David Bridge Ginny Henderson Glen Savegar Jan McCabe Jane Pearson Neil Warner Richard Divall Riders = 8 Report: I thought with it being the New Year, and everyone having recently made resolutions, that the numbers would have been high, but only 6 of us turned up at Grove - I guess others must have been put of by the weather forcast, however whilst it looked a bit dull, it was actually fine and we stayed dry and warm(ish) for the whole ride.Shortly after we left, we were joined by Neil and Ginny, taking the numbers to 8 until Jane left us (as planned) in Abingdon. We stuck more or less to the planned route, but after Neil had a puncture on the cycleway (and we were impressed by his "scabs") we decided to take a shorter route to the tea rooms, where we were met by Steve, we all enjoyed the refreshment before the short return via Lains Barn Thanks to David for leading Jan
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Thu Jan 12th 2006

Section Pub Night

Leader: Jan McCabe	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Join us for a ride to The Fox at Denchworth, or meet us at the pub at 20.00 for a meal, a pint and a chat. Lights required
Riders: Diane Stuckey Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Neil Warner Richard Divall Wenfeng Yang Riders = 6 Report: The cold weather meant that only 3 of us rode (myself. Diane and Richard) we started with a detour to Diane's house so she could collect some warmer gloves, and then continued via Denchworth, where it was tempting to go direct to the pub, but we resisted and turned right, taking a route through Lyford, then cris crossing the lanes between Hanney and Southmoor, before returning via Charney Basset and Asti stud, to arrive at the Fox just before 8, we had just placed our orders and got comfy in front of the fire, when we were joined by Kev and Wen, we'd just about finished eating (the food meeting The Fox's normal high standard) when Neil arrived to join us for a drink, after that we departed to cycle home, the full moon made it a lovely evening for cycling, excellent visibility, and a bit chilly but not too cold. Hopefully see you on the next Pub Night! Jan
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Sun Jan 15th 2006

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader:	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: A full day ride of 80 to 100km, including a pub stop for lunch
Riders: Derek Boutle Des Higgs Jan McCabe Pat Hurt Peter Clayton Richard Divall Sue King Riders = 7 Report:
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Fri Jan 20th 2006

XMAS DO

Leader: Diane Stuckey	Start Time: 7:00 pm	Start Location:
Description: XMAS DO - At the Wheatsheaf in East Hendred. 19h00 for 19h30.
Riders: Brian Hipwell Carol Altmann Chris Higgs Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Henk Altmann (deceased) Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Lou Rose Marion Jones Mavis Rose Nigel Stuckey Pat Hurt Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Riders = 18 Report: The annual dinner was held this year at the Wheatsheaf, East Hendred. The pub has been much upgraded by the present licensee over the last 2 years, and with an excellent chef in the kitchen, the 18 members who attended, enjoyed an excellent 3 course meal. Attendance was slightly disappointing, as many regulars were away, but those who did go fitted neatly into the available space. Diane had arranged some small cycle orientated gifts for all present and these were distributed by means of numbers concealed in crackers at each place setting. All the diners had pre-booked their choices, so the courses were served slickly and without any delays. Many stayed to chat after the meal and it was close to eleven o
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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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