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Tue Jun 3rd 2008

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OM
Description: We will aim to have two rides leaders for leisurely and slightly quicker options.
Riders: Riders = 0 Report: a very wet evening and the vale was flooded again no ride left Grove this evening. Edith
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Sat Jun 7th 2008

Moderate Saturday Ride

Leader: Nick Dunton	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A relatively flat route of 77 km with several short off-road pieces. We
Riders: Chris Walters Dean Douglas Ginny Henderson Henk Altmann (deceased) John Tranter Neil Jervis Nick Dunton Olly Swadling Richard Page Simon Gibbs Stephen Quartermain Tony Smith Riders = 12 Report: A fantastic ride - followed the route as per the description, following a wild goose chase for cream teas in Appleton, but settling on tea at the Pendon Museum in Long Wittenham, a really welcoming stop, if a little limited on the cake front! The weather was fantastic, and the group was really well-matched for pace, making it a real pleasure to be part of. Together with a superb route taking in a few tracks with a good surface, this stands out for me as one of the best Saturday moderates in the series so far - thanks Nick for making it a great experience!
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Sat Jun 7th 2008

Five Miles to Fabulous

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: This ride is part of the CTC womens rides to show just how easy it is to cycle five miles and begin to feel fabulous! The ride will start in Grove heading west to Denchworth, Lyford, Charney Bassett stopping for refreshments on the Green. Return journey in a circular direction to Denchworth and back to Grove. The pace will be easy and the route is flat.
Riders: Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Riders = 2 Report: A disappointing day no one turned out for our ride. brian and I did a bit more that five miles.wecycled to Aston Pottery to meet up with West Oxon who had a lovely turnout of riders.
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Sun Jun 8th 2008

Family Picnic ride

Leader: Sorrel Williams	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A short (3 miles) ride designed for all the family from Grove to Ardington Woods following cycle paths and quiet roads. Picnic to be at the stones in Ardington Woods. Don't worry if all the family can't cycle, they can always meet us at the Stones for a picnic (and carry your picnic snacks!). Children must be accompanied by an adult
Riders: Alex Walters Andi Pargeter Caroline Ackrill Chloe Tucker Chris Lea Chris Walters David Bridge Ella Ackrill Faye Hook Henry Ackrill Kerry Tucker Kevin Fairs Robin Tucker Sorrel Williams Sue Walters Tom Millar Yu Yang Riders = 17 Report: A fantastic hot and sunny afternoon. The majority of us set off from Grove, quickly reaching the cycle path that took us to Charlton village. Little legs managed perfectly up the hill into Charlton village (and put some of us adults to shame!) We negotiated the roundabout at the Lord Nelson very successfully where we met up with the rest of the group at the bottom of the allotments. We took the path through to West Lockinge, cut through the car park and then on into Ardington, over the grass and up the hill to the Stones where the picnics were tucked into and we met Kevin, Tom and Yu. After a rest/explore/snooze/bike repairs from random tube bursts(!)we headed back to Grove the way we had come, saying goodbye to Henry, Ella, Faye, Chris, Andi and Caroline at the bottom of the allotments. A special well done to Ella who has only been without stabilisers for a few weeks and a welcome to all of you on your first CTC ride - let's hope we see you on a few more. A total of 6.5 miles from Grove.
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Sun Jun 8th 2008

Paris Roubaix

Leader:	Start Time: 4:00 am	Start Location:
Description: The Biennial Cyclotouriste version of the Queen of the classics.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Jon Seddon Matt Chambers Neil Warner Pat Hurt Riders = 5 Report: Matt, Pat and I self helped our way out, Jon and Amanda with Graham Baxter Sporting Tours. Without doubt the hardest mental and physical thing I have ever done. Apparently there was some beautiful Picardy countryside, I spent a lot of time staring at the cobbles. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed it in the end and the bike survived with only a few stone chips. Riding into Roubaix Velodrome in the shadow of cycling giants is still a bit choking but I had enough for what passes in my book as a sprint finish. Somehow the official photo makes me look like a tired bloke hanging in for dear life. Surely not? Thanks to Matt and Pat for the company and Graham Hudson our driver who made the whole thing a lot easier. Hmm what next? Longer write up of the weekend and some photos at http://wooliferkins.spaces.live.com/?lc=1033
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Tue Jun 10th 2008

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: We will aim to have two rides leaders for leisurely and slightly quicker options.
Riders: Alan Price Andy Belcher Angela Sanders Brian Hipwell Bryan Charleston Chris Lea Chris Walters Chris Wyatt Colin Appleton David Bridge Dean Douglas Edith Hipwell Henk Altmann (deceased) Kerry Tucker Lee Wright Maurice Bawden Nick Dunton Peter Busby Phil Morris Philip Thornton-Evison Robin Tucker Sorrel Williams Steve Sanders Riders = 23 Report: The easy rider completed a 17 mile ride around the vale on a perfect Tuesday evening. Peter lead another cracking route (he always brings something new!) out to Fyfield, down the dead end to Duxford and back (have we ever visited Duxford on a club ride before??), and finishing with a flourish through Pusey and Stanford-in-the Vale.
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Sat Jun 14th 2008 to Sun Jun 22nd 2008

Bike Week

Leader:	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: A busy week of rides and events to mark this year's Bike Week. Further details to be posted but for more information on bike week, please visit www.bikeweek.org.uk
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Sun Jun 15th 2008

Regular Sunday Ride

Leader: Brian Hipwell	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: A regular touring ride to Buscot Park - as part of Bike Week, we will be joining other CTC sections for coffee at Aston Pottery.
Riders: Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Ginny Henderson Lou Rose Mavis Rose Neil Warner Pat Hurt Richard Divall Riders = 8 Report: Brian, Edith and Neil left Wantage on Sunday to meet up with other members of the DA for coffee at Aston Pottery, Lunch at Lechlade where Richard and Pat joined the Pub diners for lunch. we then cycled back to Buscot House for a walk in the gardens and tea in the conservatory. Sue, Mavis and Ginny joined us there - an enjoyable ride with good weather.
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Tue Jun 17th 2008

Tuesday Evening Ride

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: We will aim to have two rides leaders for leisurely and slightly quicker options.
Riders: Alan Price Andy Belcher Brian Hipwell Chris Lea Chris Walters Chris Wyatt Colin Appleton Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Frank Schroer Geoff Neill Henk Altmann (deceased) Lee Wright Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Philip Thornton-Evison Sorrel Williams Steve Swanton Riders = 18 Report: Easy riders rode the Wantage, Ardington, Ginge, Lains Barn, A338 to Hanney, back through Denchworth to Grove. Avery pleasant evening with a threat of rain when we arrived back in Grove. it was nice to see Steve out again. Edith Moderate ride repeated the Letcombes, Childrey, Fawler, Uffington, Baulking, Park Lane route - very enjoyable!
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Sat Jun 21st 2008

Off Road Ride

Leader: Geoff Neill	Start Time: 11:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Ridgeway ride starting from Overton Hill to Wantage (approx 35 miles). Meet at OMH at 11.00 (numbers limited to 9) for transport to Avebury. To insure a lift riders must resevere a place in the van/car with Geoff Neill 01235 767006. Alternatively meet at the Red Lion pub in Avebury for a 1pm start. For those who travel independently to Avebury by car there will be a lift(limited to 3) back to Avebury after the ride to collect their vehicles. Please bring snacks as there will be a scheduled stop during the ride.
Riders: Frank Schroer Geoff Neill Ian Murray Riders = 3 Report: Unfortunately the van to take us to Avebury was not available and an alternative arrangement was used. Only 3 riders set off from Overton Hill at 12:30 and found the going generally quite good for the Ridgeway with very little mud. The section arround Liddington Castle was however deeply rutted with an overgrown section making progress difficult. After a pint at the Shepherds Rest (Fox Hill) the trio continued on very good paths arriving in Wantage at 17:30
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Sat Jun 21st 2008

Ecobikes - Faringdon

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Leaving grove Old Millhall at 9.00am we plan to meet up with the faringdon ride at Step Farm for echo bacon butties. Do a tour of the organic farms in the area and then go on to West Mill wind farm for an open day and try to establish a wind turbine hugging record.Contact Edith before if interested in goingon the ride so that I have some idea of interest
Riders: Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Mavis Rose Riders = 3 Report: The ride started of wet which keep a lot of people away. However Brian, Edith and Mavis had a lovely ride out to Faringdon and step farm the bacon butties were great and we met a lot of local cyclist. We rode on tracks not ussually open to the pubic and discovered places we didn't know exsisted. We rode to the wind farm and helped to make an entry in the record books and found out how we could make our own contribution to saving the planet and geting cheaper fuel bills. It was alovely day dispite the weather. Edith
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Tue Jun 24th 2008

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. There will be a "Fast and Furious" ride this evening - please only consider joining in if you are comfortable riding at 25km/h in a group - route is http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=6038 There will still be the leisurely ride running this evening.
Riders: Alan Price Amanda Seddon Andrew Robertson Andy Cowan Bob Wyatt Brian Hipwell Bryan Charleston Chris Lea Chris Walters Chris Wyatt Clive Bridgland Colin Appleton Dean Douglas Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Frank Schroer Geoff Neill Kerry Tucker Kevin Fairs Lee Wright Maurice Bawden Michael O'Shaughnessy Phil Morris Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Anstis Richard Preece Simon Gibbs Steve Swanton Wenfeng Yang Yu Yang Riders = 30 Report: The fast ride followed the standard course and made good pace, with everyone having a turn doing the work. Of note, we had 4 mountain bike riders, who, by and large, kept up well. No real incident other than 1 loss (well done Clive, I can't believe how long you stayed with us - and great to see you again at the end!), and a "wobbly front end". The ride statistics are at http://connect.garmin.com/activity/244927. Most impressive was that over the two rides tonight, we had 30 riders out - Steve S reckons this is a record for our Tuesday rides!
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Sat Jun 28th 2008

Easy Rider Saturday Ride

Leader: Glen Savegar	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Regular Saturday Easy Ride of 45-55km from Grove. This months gentle paced ride will take in West Hanney,Charney Bassett,Hatford,Shellingford,Fernham,Longcot,Woolstone,Uffington,Baulking,Goosey and Denchworth,for tea and cakes at Wantage Museum * Please note tea stop close to rides end.There will however be ample opportunities to pause for refreshments along the route,but please ensure you carry sufficient water for the journey. * A village Fete is being held at Uffington between 1.00pm and 4.00pm,which would provide a nice alternative for the tea stop.I would guess that there would be a small admission charge.Can make a decision on the day!......
Riders: Brian Hipwell Glen Savegar Maurice Bawden Nigel Stuckey Richard Divall Richard Preece Stephen Quartermain Steve Boreham Steve Joyce Steve Swanton Tony Lewis Riders = 11 Report: Headed out in glorious June sunshine, with a strong(ish)westerly breeze for much of the outward stretch to Longcot. Pausing for a brief refreshment break with fabulous clear views across to White Horse hill,we continued on through Woolstone, pushed along by the breeze to Uffington village fete, enjoying a very pleasant half hour watching the Morris dance team perform,and sampling the tea and scones which were looking a little depleted by the time we arrived on the scene. Steve Q did however manage to secure the last cream scone, which looked very nice indeed!.... Set off on the homeward leg at a relaxed "breeze assisted" pace, arriving at the Old Mill Hall for 4.30PM. Thanks everyone for a lovely afternoons cycling! Glen S
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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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