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Sat Jun 3rd 2006

Regular Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: A 30-35 mile with tea stop.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Brian Hipwell David Bridge Edith Hipwell Elaine Murphy Ginny Henderson Jan McCabe Jane Pearson Kevin Fairs Martin Purling Peter Busby Richard Divall Richard Page Robert Shaw Roger Payn Tim Martin Wenfeng Yang Riders = 17 Report: A Hilly ride that took in the Berkshire Downs Heading through Lectcombe Regis,Climing Court Hill, Woolley Monument hill, Chaddlesworth,Lechamstead,Peasemore, Beedon, Catmore, East Isley,West Isley and across the Downs to Chiltern garden centre for tea. The Planned journey back was to climb the hill back to West Isley back through Farnbourgh and down Monument hill.However everyone throught I was joking and lead a revolt back through the sustran track and home via the Hendreds.It was an adventurous ride for me in training for the hills of Montanna.However although it was hilly nobody complained and most enjoyed the veiws from the top of the hills and it was a lovely afternoon. Edith
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Tue Jun 6th 2006

Tuesday Evening Rides

Leader: Jan McCabe	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Two rides leaders for faster and leisurely ride options.
Riders: Alan Price Amanda Seddon Brian Hipwell Chris Walters Christine Phillips David Bridge Edith Hipwell Geoff Neill Henk Altmann (deceased) John Tranter Kevin Fairs Laura Makin Mark Robbins Neil Warner Nigel Stuckey Peter Clayton Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Page Sarah Tranter Sean OSullivan Sid Liddiard Wenfeng Yang Riders = 22 Report: The party of 21 left at 18:40 via Wantage for Hackpen Hill arriving there at 19:20. Won't be going through Wantage next time. Kevin Fairs took all but 9 of the group back down to Grove via Sparsholt. The remaining 9 left Hackpen Hill to complete the full route finishing at 20:30. Everyone seemed happy. Distance 27 miles Avg 14.5 mph. Route GMP Wantage Letcombes Hackpen Hill Seven Barrows Lambourne Great Shefford Wooley Chain Hill Wantage GMP
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Tue Jun 13th 2006

Tuesday Evening Rides

Leader: Jan McCabe	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Two rides leaders for faster and leisurely ride options.
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Sat Jun 17th 2006 to Sun Jun 25th 2006

Bike Week 2006

Leader:	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: The Uk's annual celebration of all things cycling. Watch this space for details of this year's Bike Week Events. To find out more about bike week visit www.bikeweek.org.uk
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Sat Jun 17th 2006

Bike Week Special - Faringdon Folly Ride

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: A leisurely ride of 25-30 miles to a special Bike Week opening of Faringdon Folly Tower between 2:30 and 3:30pm. Entry fee
Riders: Brian Hipwell Brigitte Hickman Catherine Hickman David Bridge Ed Lehmann Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Henk Altmann (deceased) James Dawton Jan McCabe Jane Bruffell Kevin Fairs Kevin Hickman Mark Rowbottom Mavis Rose Nigel Stuckey Paul Winstanley Rex Belcher Richard Divall Steve Bruffell Steve Swanton Sue King Teresa Belcher Riders = 23 Report: A report of the event with pictures can be found at http://www.geocities.com/steve4bikes/folly06.htm.
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Sun Jun 18th 2006

Bike Week Regular Sunday Ride

Leader: Jan McCabe	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Summary A ride of 51 miles to Marlborough and Back Making use of National Cycle Routes 46 & 4 (
Riders: Barry Eastwood Derek Boutle Des Higgs Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Michael Johnson Rex Belcher Robert Shaw Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Sue King Teresa Belcher Wenfeng Yang Riders = 13 Report:
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Tue Jun 20th 2006

Bike Week:Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Jan McCabe	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Join us during Bike Week, for a pleasent evening ride (Two leaders for faster and leisurely ride options) The longer ride will be led by Des, the shorter option by Steve S. We'll be heading out westwards via Childrey and Sparsholt to Kingston Lisle where we'll split: Des's group will continue towards Ashbury and Steve's return through the Vale via Goosey. Note the short option plans to be back in Grove by 7:50 (In time to watch the England match!)
Riders: Alan Price Bob Wilson Brian Hipwell Chris Walters David Bridge Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Jo Bindloss-Gibb John Tranter Kevin Fairs Melanie Robin Peter Busby Peter Clayton Philip Thornton-Evison Sarah Tranter Sid Liddiard Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Riders = 18 Report:
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Thu Jun 22nd 2006

Bike Week DA Pub Ride

Leader: Jan McCabe	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Join us for a cycle to the Rose Revived a Newbridge ; ideally meet at Grove to cycle (or alternatively at the pub at . We will be meeting up with the West Oxon and City sections, so a good opportunity to meet everyone and catch up on the latest news over a drink (Pub serves food if people wish to eat). Lights Required for cycle home!
Riders: Brigitte Hickman David Hibbard Derek Boutle Gary Woodhead Helen Beane Jan McCabe John Holding Kevin Fairs Kevin Hickman Laura Makin Neil Warner Pat Hurt Richard Divall Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Sue King Wenfeng Yang Riders = 17 Report:
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Sat Jun 24th 2006

Bike Week Easy Off-road Ride

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: A ride of about 20 miles exploring some of the easy off-road tracks up to the Ridgeway and beyond... heading east towards West Ilsley and back. You should be ok on a sturdy tourer (or mountain bike). Helmets recommended. Please bring refreshments.
Riders: Alan Dodd Alvaro Rey Brian Hipwell Chris Walters David Bridge Edith Hipwell Gary Paterson Geoff Neill Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Report: A hot sunny afternoon for our first off-road ride for over a year. The route started off easy following the Sustrans route via Lockinge and Ginge through to Harwell. We continued over the A4185 and then turned right onto the track to Chilton village. Things then became more interesting as we took the track (wide shallow ruts)running southeastwards towards the Downs and then turned left to follow the tracks and bridleways (overgrown but ok) that converge with the line of the Newbury-Didcot railway. After a brief rest on the old railway bridge above Blewbury, we continued along the concrete road, turning off onto a bumpier track just before we reached the Ridgeway (at it lowest point before Streatley). This was our farthest East and everyone was doing fine. We then turned back westwards climbing steadily on the Ridgeway up onto the Downs. Youngster Gary kept up with me on the climb as those with suspension were left behind. While waiting at the top, I commented that the hill had separated the boys from the men!. Following overnight rain, which had cleared the air, the views from the top were superb. We continued on further towards the A34 before stopping for a rest, refreshments and to enjoy the views. Suitably refreshed we then dropped under the A34 and everyone managed the short sharp climb afterwards with gusto. Given options at Bury Down the group elected to stick on the Ridgeway, hereafter more rutted with some deeper, narrower and sandy ruts. However, everyone made good headway at their own pace. By the time we reached the monument above Wantage, people were beginning to tire, but all seemed to have enjoyed the off-road riding. Keeping it easy, we finished with an on-road descent of Chain Hill, getting back to Wantage at 5pm. Well done to Gary on his first off-road ride proper. It was good to see Alvaro out with us again and a warm welcome to newcomer Alan from Wallasey. Steve S.
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Sun Jun 25th 2006

Bike Week Special - Mini Cheese Festival at Combe

Leader: Brigitte Hickman	Start Time: 11:30 am	Start Location: Aston Pottery
Description: West Oxon & City Sections are planning a repeat of the successful Cheese tasting picnic at Combe. No ride from Wantage currently planned (watch this space...) but sections will be meeting at Aston Pottery for 11ses (dep 11:30). Please bring some cheese and bread, etc, to share in a picnic on the village green at Combe (opp. The Cock PH) from 1-2pm-ish.
Riders: Brigitte Hickman Catherine Hickman Heather Harwood Jan McCabe Kevin Hickman Richard Jenkinson Steve Swanton Riders = 7 Report:
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Tue Jun 27th 2006

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Jan McCabe	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Two rides leaders for faster and leisurely ride options
Riders: Alan Price Amanda Seddon Andrew Robertson Chris Walters David Bridge Des Higgs Gary Paterson Geoff Neill Henk Altmann (deceased) Jan McCabe Jo Bindloss-Gibb Kevin Fairs Melanie Robin Nigel Stuckey Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Page Steve Swanton Wenfeng Yang Riders = 18 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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