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Sat Dec 2nd 2006

Regular Saturday ride from Grove

Leader: David Bridge	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: GMS
Description: An eastward loop this Saturday via the Hanneys and Steventon to Appleford and then on NCN route 5 into Didcot. Back via West Hagbourne and Chilton to Ginge via route NCN route 44 (or optionally on road),with a late tea stop at Ardington Post Office. Potential for an optional loop further east to South Moreton & Aston Tirrold for those wanting a longer/faster ride. Lights required for the ride home from tea.
Riders: Barry Eastwood Brian Hipwell David Bridge Derek Boutle Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Ginny Henderson Henk Altmann (deceased) Jan McCabe Peter Clayton Richard Divall Richard Page Robert Wyatt Simon Dales Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Riders = 17 Report: Left Grove at 13:10. There were some problems keeping the group together as some could not maintain more than 11-12mph whereas the speed of those at the front tended to creep upwards. Probably in future it would be best to keep the slower ones nearer the front. As planned we used the Moors ditch cycleway between Appleford and Didcot. This was adequately metalled for most road bikes. Steve led us through Didcot and towards Upton on the Harwell cycleway. Again this was metalled with only a short bit of gravel track linking it to Upton village. To arrive at the cafe on time we took the main road from Upton to Ardington arriving at 15:35. Which just goes to prove that we could have done the full route.
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Sun Dec 10th 2006

Annual Mince Pie Ride to White Horse Hill

Leader: Neil Warner	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: In aid of Whizz-kidz, the children's mobility charity. Our annual festive ride to White Horse Hill for mince pies and mulled wine. Join us for the ride from Wantage or at 11:15 at White Horse Hill NT car park GR 293866 and afterwards for lunch at the True Heart in Bishopstone. Please book lunch with Neil by Thursday 7 December. A full report of the 2005 event can be found here. Numbers and weather permitting 2 rides planned; "Easy ride. Challow, Childrey, Sparsholt, Westcot then along the downs road with riders choice of direction to White Horse. (Up & over or under and up). Longer faster/route through the Letcombes, over Hackpen Hill turn right over Seven Barrows down Blowingstone along downs road. After lunch I propose to do a gentle route across the vale through Shrivenham Fernham Hatford Charney and back to Wantage. People who want a shorter/more challenging pm can muster over lunch. Remember it's dark by 4:30 so lights are a must!
Riders: Barry Eastwood Bruce Howard David Roberts Derek Boutle Des Higgs Diane Stuckey Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Gary Woodhead Henk Altmann (deceased) James Dawton Kevin Fairs Laura Makin Lucia Singer Marion Jones Martin Bate Mathew Hopkins Matt Chambers Mavis Rose Neil Warner Nigel Stuckey Pat Hurt Richard Divall Richard Page Robert Wyatt Simon Dales Stephen West Steve Swanton Steven Rogers Stuart Webb Sue King Tom Millar Wenfeng Yang Riders = 33 Report: Our numbers swelled by Didcot Pheonix two rides left town on a chilly morning. The quicks scooted off through the Letcombes, over Hackpen Hill turning right through Seven Barrows and down Blowingstone Hill. The more sedate group went through Challow, along the path to Childrey then along the lanes to Sparsholt and Westcot. Along the Downs road to the White Horse then riders took their choice as to which route to the carpark, up and over or the shorter direct route. Kev,Wen and Tom awaited with pies and mulled wine and we were joined by old friends and riders (they're friends too) from Lambourn and West Oxon. The weather held and Pheonix were amongst the first to leave keeping up those winter training miles. Good to see you guys and girls. 25 or so of the assembled company eventually moved on to the True Heart in Bishopstone for lunch. Many pubs and restaurants could learn from the slick and efficient service in this pub. Lunch and geography took its' toll, and seven of us set off for the return leg through Shrivenham, Longcot, Fernham, Shellingford, Hatford, Charney Bassett, Denchworth, Grove then home. Wet after lunch but with the wind at our backs we made good time and it was good to see Eve back on good form. Kev and Wen have the usual excess of mulled wine and mince pies but due to a previous engagement the post ride disposal party was not possible. Thanks to all who came, donated and enjoyed.
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Sun Dec 17th 2006

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Kevin Fairs	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Lunch at the Ferryman at Bablock Hythe. Most likely a big loop out through Faringdon missing as many hills as possible due the leaders poor state of fitness. Return will be short and sweet. Unlilkely to be anything like 50-80KM. Lights recommended.
Riders: Eve Thornton Lou Rose Mavis Rose Richard Divall Robert Shaw Simon Dales Riders = 6 Report:
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Sat Dec 23rd 2006 to Mon Jan 1st 2007

Christmas Ad-hoc rides

Leader:	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: There are no organised club rides over the Christmas period. However, there are often folk looking to get out or their bikes to work off some of that festive excess and enjoy the the winter sunshine. If you plan to get out for a ride and would like some company, please take advantage of our message board facility to let others know and find out who else might be up for a ride. To do this, please sign up to our internet forum at http://www.hostingphpbb.com/forum/wantagectc.html . (Please note that any such informal arrangements do not constitute club events. ) Merry Christmas and Happy Cycling in 2007 from all at Wantage CTC
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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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