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Tue May 1st 2007

Tuesday Evening Rides

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: We will aim to have two rides leaders for leisurely and sporty options. Lights are recommended until mid-May.
Riders: Alan Price Andrew Robertson Barry Baker Ben Elridge Bob Wyatt Brian Hipwell Bryan Charleston Callum Preece Chris Walters Chris Wyatt Christine Phillips Edith Hipwell Henk Altmann (deceased) John Tranter Kevin Fairs Lee Wright Melanie Robin Nigel Stuckey Peter Busby Peter Clayton Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Preece Steve Swanton Wenfeng Yang Riders = 24 Report: Again we had fine weather for the evening ride. 24 cyclists set off from Grove out around the Vale. When we met the junction for Charney Bassett and Goosey Steve S headed off with faster group and from my understanding there was a problem with displine riding again, part of the group were left behind and headed in the wrong direction. Steve, and Chris had to go looking for them. This is something we need to rectify - riders should always know were they are in the group and if they are at the back of a pack and riders are still behind them. They should wait at the road junction if the ride turns off to show the direction for those behind. My ride went down to Southmoor via Charney Bassett and back through Hanney and into Grove. We had a couple of rider from last year back out with us who where quite happy to travel at Callum's speed to encourage him in his cycling.
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Sat May 5th 2007 to Mon May 7th 2007

Oxfordshire Millenium Cycling Weekend

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: To mark the Oxfordshire Millenium in 2007, the DA is planning to circumnavigate the county by cycling the whole of the Oxfordshire Cycleway. Starts from Wantage, Witney (11:15) and Oxford (10:00) on Saturday, meeting at Swinbrook with overnight stops B&B or camping near Banbury and Henley. Riders can do all the route (168 miles around the outside) or meet us along the way to do just a part of it. More details through the links below. 10 April - A list of accommodation options for the Banbury and Henley areas can be downloaded from here. 19 April For details of planned itineraries please click here. 4 May - Saturday's lunch will now be taken at the Red Horse, Shipton-u-Wychwood at about 12:45 (33 miles); tea at Wyatt's Farm (49 miles). If you would like a gentle ride for some of the way, why not start off with us from the Market Place.
Riders: Brian Hipwell Brigitte Hickman Catherine Hickman Derek Boutle Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Eve Thornton Helen Beane James Dawton Kevin Hickman Nigel Stuckey Steve Swanton Vera Friend Riders = 13 Report: Report to come. For a selection of photographs taken by Amanda from City Section over the weekend, please click here.
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Tue May 8th 2007

Tuesday Evening Rides

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: We will aim to have two rides leaders for leisurely and sporty options. Lights are recommended until mid-May.
Riders: Alan Price Barry Baker Bob Wyatt Brian Hipwell Bryan Charleston Chris Walters Chris Wyatt Clive Bridgland Edith Hipwell Henk Altmann (deceased) Lee Wright Neil Warner Nigel Stuckey Paul Wright Robert Shaw Ryan Martin Riders = 16 Report: We managed to muster 14 cyclists for the evening ride even though it was windy night with a threat of rain. We headed out into the wind in the direction of Wantage on the back road, passing through Letcombe Regis, Letcombe Bassett, down through Childrey and back through the Vale and home.
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Sat May 12th 2007

South East Cotswolds - bonus Saturday ride!

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: South Cerney - SU 0720 9707
Description: A tour around the South East Cotswolds: South Cerney - Kemble - Tetbury - Westonbirt - Malmesbury - Ashton Keynes - South Cerney. 65km of gentle (for the Cotswolds) terrain, meet at the visitor centre (click here), where a meal can be had at the end of the ride. Planning on getting elevenses somewhere on the way round, but nothing specifically organised. The ride will be at a moderate rather than leisurely pace (but not fast!). Please let me know if you intend to come.
Riders: Bryan Charleston Chris Walters David Bridge Derek Boutle Des Higgs Riders = 5 Report: The forecast didn't look too promising at all, but we left in the dry. This lasted for a short while and then the rain came down. The team settled into a nice consistent pace and dug deep against the wind through South Cerney and up to Kemble, before dropping down to Oaksey and then up to the A433 by Culkerton. As the A433 looked pretty busy, we decided to do a longer route into Tetbury, via Cherington and the deep puddles (bottom bracket deep at one point). Apart from our ride, we were joined at various points by 3 other events - a cycling time trial on the A417 (and didn't they look miserable!), an Audax in the Tetbury area, and also a classic Jaguar rally near Westonbirt. In fact on the stretch into and out of Tetbury, we were constantly "buzzed" by E-types, XK120's and audaxers. Out of Tetbury past Highgrove and past the Beaufort polo club, we continued towards Malmesbury, where there was a well-earned coffee and cake stop in the Summer Cafe (although the name somehow didn't feel quite right today!) - nice scoff, and a welcome break indoors as the downpour hit its' heaviest yet. A return journey through the flatlands and with the wind behind us to Ashton Keynes, via the level crossing at Upper Minety, saw improvements in the weather, such that the sun made it out just once or twice. Overall - wet & windy but a peach of a ride!
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Tue May 15th 2007

Tuesday Evening Rides

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: We will aim to have two rides leaders for leisurely and sporty options.
Riders: Riders = 0 Report: A very heavy shower from 5:45 through to 6:30 put everybody off the idea of riding this evening. Only Andrew, who was cycling home to Faringdon, pitched up on 2 wheels. Edith turned up on 4, just in case. Ironically at 6:30 the rain stopped and a little later the sun came out... But by then it was too late. Steve S
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Sun May 20th 2007

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: An all day ride of 80 to 100km. Heading westwards around Swindon to the cafe at Cricklade for lunch and back through the Vale.
Riders: Barry Eastwood Belinda Gordon Derek Boutle Des Higgs Kevin Fairs Peter Clayton Richard Divall Riders = 7 Report: 7 riders started out on a glorious day for Cricklade including newcomer Belinda. Welcome.
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Tue May 22nd 2007

Tuesday Evening Rides

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: We will aim to have two rides leaders for leisurely and sporty options.
Riders: Alan Price Andrew Robertson Barry Baker Bryan Charleston Callum Preece Chris Wyatt Christine Phillips Jo Bindloss-Gibb John Tranter Lee Wright Lorna Howard Paul Wright Peter Busby Peter Clayton Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Preece Ryan Martin Steve Swanton Riders = 18 Report:
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Fri May 25th 2007 to Mon May 28th 2007

DA Weekend Away to Gower Peninsular

Leader: Pat Hurt	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: more details to come
Riders: Liz Palethorpe Mavis Rose Pat Hurt Rex Belcher Roger Palethorpe Teresa Belcher Riders = 6 Report:
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Sat May 26th 2007

'Easy Rider' Saturday Afternoon Ride from Grove.

Leader: Glen Savegar	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Outward journey stopping for tea in Faringdon market place,by way of Goosey,Uffington,Woolstone,Longcot and Fernham.Returning via Hatford,Gainfield and Charney Bassett.Approximately 45 to 50km at a leisurely pace.
Riders: David Bridge Glen Savegar Henk Altmann (deceased) Richard Divall Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Riders = 6 Report: 5 brave souls(plus me!)turned out,despite the(traditional bank holiday!) weather looking decidedly iffy.Enjoyed a very pleasant ride through the Vale, which is looking rather wonderful at the moment.Nearly got to make full use of the table top brolly at the coffee shop,when the clouds gathered above and threatened to give us a soaking.Luckily the rain held off,and we arrived home without the aid of a cagoule!....Thanks everyone. Glen. Temperature=16C approximately. Wind=7MPH,Northerly.
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Tue May 29th 2007

Tuesday Evening Rides

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Heading northwards into the Vale this week. Out to West Hanney. Faster ride will be heading to Fyfield and back via Longworth; slower ride to Southmoor and back.
Riders: Andrew Robertson Angela Sanders Brian Hipwell Bryan Charleston Callum Preece Chris Lea Chris Walters Chris Wyatt David Bridge Edith Hipwell Henk Altmann (deceased) Lorna Howard Neil Warner Richard Preece Sorrel Williams Steve Sanders Steve Swanton Riders = 17 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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