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Fri Nov 3rd 2006

Jan's 40th Birthday Beers

Leader: Jan McCabe	Start Time: 7:30 pm	Start Location: Arbery's, WMP
Description: I
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Sat Nov 4th 2006

Regular Saturday Ride from Grove

Leader: Glen Savegar	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: Saturday's plan is to head out to Hatford, Faringdon, Buscot, Lechlade(Most likely tea stop!), Great Coxwell, Fernham, Baulking, Goosey and back to Grove. Lights recommended.
Riders: Adam Stern Alice Robson Barry Eastwood Brian Hipwell Chris Walters David Bridge Derek Boutle Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Ginny Henderson Glen Savegar Jan McCabe Kevin Fairs Neil Warner Peter Busby Richard Divall Sid Liddiard Steve Swanton Riders = 18 Report: Glorious Autumn sunshine and hardly a breeze made for some fab cycling. With the limited available afternoon light, and a puncture stop near Gainfield, it soon became clear that the original planned route was probably going to be stretching it a bit. Several of the group decided they would push on to Lechlade, while the remainder of us headed for Faringdon and enjoyed the tea and cake at the Coffee House in the market square. Finally heading home via Fernham, Baulking, and Goosey, taking in the lovely views across the Vale. Thanks everyone for your company on my first attempt as a rides leader! Glen S
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Sat Nov 4th 2006

Ladies Only Off Road Ride

Leader: Amanda Seddon	Start Time: 9:45 am	Start Location: Wantage Civic Hall Car Park
Description: A 2-2.5 hour ride on local bridleways criss crossing the Ridgeway heading out towards Chilton. The pace will be medium - be prepared for mud!
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Sun Nov 5th 2006

Oxfordshire DA AGM

Leader: Eve Thornton	Start Time: 11:00 am	Start Location: Hinton Waldrist
Description: in the village hall at Hinton Waldrist. To be followed by a saddlebag sale. Please bring packed lunch, tea and coffee provided.
Riders: Brian Hipwell Brigitte Hickman Catherine Hickman Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Helen Beane James Dawton Jan McCabe Kevin Hickman Pat Hurt Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Riders = 12 Report: New DA committee duly elected comprising: Eve - Secretary and Registrar Steve Q - Treasurer Helen - Minute taker DA Reps - Brian (Wantage), Kevin H (West Oxon), James (City) and John (Midweek) Ordinary members - Pat and Jan Thanks to everyone on last year's committee for their efforts in the running the DA and organising events. Steve S
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Tue Nov 14th 2006

Informal social evening

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 8:30 pm	Start Location: King Alfreds Head pub, Wantage
Description: An opportunity to have a natter and a noggin (or two) now that the nights have drawn in and the incentive to cycle is somewhat diminished!
Riders: Amanda Seddon Brian Hipwell Chris Walters Edith Hipwell Jan McCabe Jon Seddon Kevin Fairs Laura Makin Marion Jones Neil Warner Steve Swanton Riders = 11 Report: Unfortunately,the KAH chose tonight to close for refurbishments, so we decamped to the Bear across the Square. Thanks to Neil for phoning around to let everyone know. It was decided that we would have a pub night in the Wantage area as an informal social gathering once a month or so - these will start in January on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings. More details in the next programme and on the website soon... Steve S
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Sat Nov 18th 2006

"No faffing" ad-hoc ride

Leader: Ginny Henderson	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: Ginny's House
Description: Average speed 15 mph, around 1.5 hours, no stopping. If folk want tea, bring cake, I'll do drinks... let me know if you will be coming.
Riders: Chris Walters David Bridge Ginny Henderson Philip Thornton-Evison Riders = 4 Report: The day before this ride I did a "fitness test" which required an 11km climb up the "Long Mountain" at Westbury in Shropshire, so I was not entirely sure whether my legs would last! Fortunately they did... we went over to Shrivenham in a roundabout way via Compton Beauchamp, and then back through Fernham and Gainford. Really nice weather (a bit windy on the way out though), and we really did keep the pace up, covering 50km in 2 hours.... number freaks can have a look at the graph below to see the ride in more detail. Thanks for organising this Ginny. Chris W.
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Sun Nov 19th 2006

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: A hilly-ride, due south to the foot of the Hampshire Downs via Boxford and Hampstead Marshall, exploring some unfamiliar lanes south-west of Newbury. Optional (unled) ascent of Combe Hill for those with energy to spare. Lunch at The Downgate in Hungerford (SU342683). Return via Lambourn. About 47 miles.
Riders: Barry Eastwood Derek Boutle Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Jan McCabe Jo Bindloss-Gibb Kevin Fairs Laura Makin Michael Johnson Peter Clayton Richard Divall Simon Dales Steve Swanton Steven Rogers Wenfeng Yang Riders = 15 Report: Despite threatening forecasts last week, today dawned clear, still and fresh with a light frost. A perfect November day to be out on the bike. 14 set off from Wantage, but we soon spread out climbing Manor Road. At which point Kev and Wen decided to make their own way to lunch. Soon after we suffered the first of 2 punctures, both of which were sorted quickly and without fuss. From the monument we climbed over to Woolley and then right to Chaddleworth, through the village and down the valley to Boxford. We then entered less familiar territory
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Sat Nov 25th 2006

"No faffing" - brisk ad-hoc ride

Leader: Ginny Henderson	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Ginny's House
Description: Average speed 15 mph, around 1 hour, no stopping. If folk want coffee, bring cake, I'll do drinks... let me know if you will be coming.
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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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