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Sat Oct 4th 2008

Moderate Saturday Ride.

Leader: Glen Savegar	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Regular Saturday afternoon ride of 60-70km with tea stop. Planned route outline,(with some scope for flexibility..) OUT-Old Mill Hall-Charney Bassett-Gainfield-Buckland-Bampton-Clanfield-Lechlade,Black Cat Tearooms. RETURN-Coleshill-Great Coxwell-Little Coxwell-Fernham-Baulking-Goosey-Denchworth-Old Mill Hall.
Riders: Chris Walters Glen Savegar Maurice Bawden Riders = 3 Report: The forecast was for wind from the South. It didn't disappoint! The three stooges set off from Grove and wandered across the flatlands to Lechlade, whereupon the Black Cat Cafe was patronised by the three intrepid adventurers... a little bit like Last of The Summer Wine, but without Nora Batty! The journey back was less windy than we feared, but that didn't stop a couple of deer jumping out in front of the group between Coleshill and Coxwell, a heart-stopping (fortunately not bike-stopping!) moment. Our route can be seen here: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/1007986. Thanks for the ride Glenn, very enjoyable!
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Sun Oct 5th 2008

New Forest Gridiron

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: Boldre, Hampshire
Description: 100km ride around the periphery of the New Forest. The format is similar to an Audax, but with 600 expected riders, it will feel more like a Sportive! The plan is to ride at a moderate but not speedy pace (the controls will not be open if we go too fast!) This is a fantastic ride around the scenic New Forest and very well organised. Obviously car assisted - let me know ASAP if you intend to come, so we can arrange lift sharing. http://www.wessexctc.org/grdetail.htm - you can book your entry (advised!) from this page. Route here: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=20935.
Riders: Chris Walters Dean Douglas Sorrel Williams Riders = 3 Report: For the second day in a row, the forecast was "sub optimal"! The additional promised riders of Steve and Angela (decorated the lounge), Paul S (drove as far as Winchester before turning back) and Steve Q (didn't even see him!) failed to materialise. The weather was pretty poor (lashings of wind-driven rain) to start with, but we knuckled down and got the first stage over and done with and had a very welcome cuppa at Hyde. The rain had gone away by the time we emerged, so the remainder of the ride was done in much better conditions. There were many hazards to negotiate... the obvious cattle grids which were wet and slippery, the fords which contained deep water in some cases (wet feet in general and a strategic portage around the ford near Woodlands - it looked too deep), many ponies, cows and even piglets (Sorrel wanted to take one home). The second stop at Colbury had a much better biscuit selection so we munched and slurped outside in the sunshine before pushing onwards towards Beaulieu, where a fantastically timed ice-cream stop meant we avoided a monster downpour Just the final leg to go on flat roads back to Boldre, punctuated only by a quick stop to put some more air into Dean's back tire. More tea and sandwiches followed at the end - a great ride despite the weather - good company and a fantastic and varied route, which can be seen here: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/1007981.
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Mon Oct 6th 2008

CTC Wantage AGM

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 7:30 pm	Start Location: The Greyhound, Letcombe Regis
Description: Please let either Glenn or Chris have nominations for committee members and any agenda items you'd like to see covered by Friday 26th September. You can offer yourself for election, or (with their permission) nominate another member for any of the following committee positions - all positions are up for re-election each year: Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Welfare, Rides Secretary, Registration/ Membership, DA Representative, Publicity, Programme Editor, Ordinary Member. It'd be great to see some of our many new members coming along to the AGM, and even volunteering to be part of the committee - new ideas and new approaches will help the club to grow, so please don't be backward about coming forwards! We'll transact the normal business including reviewing the year and electing the committee for next year, but this year we have a number of motions that we need members to vote on, and they are all precipitated by the changes from the top of the CTC. Formal business followed by a free finger buffet and social.
Riders: Angela Sanders Brian Hipwell Chris Walters Dean Douglas Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Glen Savegar Henk Altmann (deceased) Kevin Fairs Marion Jones Maurice Bawden Mavis Rose Neil Warner Pat Hurt Paul Sanders Peter Busby Sorrel Williams Steve Sanders Steve Swanton Sue King Wenfeng Yang Riders = 21 Report:
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Tue Oct 7th 2008

Turbo Session

Leader: Neil Warner	Start Time: 6:15 pm	Start Location: Dotbike, Stanford in the Vale
Description: Join us in Stanford in the Vale. Turbo trainer evenings to be run every Tuesday throughout the winter. Bring your bike, and a turbo trainer if you have one. We have several extra trainers for loan. The venue is at the Dotbike premises - see http://www.dotbike.com/ for details. Note, if you bring your bike on the roof of the car, check the headroom when entering the courtyard. We will be there from 6:15pm, the formal structured session will start at 6:30 prompt (please allow time to set up your bike & trainer) and last for approximately an hour including warm-up and cool-down time. Free tea and coffee and shower facilities afterwards. Note that this session is only available to paid up CTC members due to insurance requirements
Riders: Andy Male Dean Douglas Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Sorrel Williams Tony Smith Riders = 8 Report:
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Tue Oct 14th 2008

Turbo Session

Leader: Neil Warner	Start Time: 6:15 pm	Start Location: Dotbike, Stanford-in-the-Vale
Description: Join us in Stanford in the Vale. Turbo trainer evenings to be run every Tuesday throughout the winter. Bring your bike, and a turbo trainer if you have one. We have several extra trainers for loan. The venue is at the Dotbike premises - see http://www.dotbike.com/ for details. Note, if you bring your bike on the roof of the car, check the headroom when entering the courtyard. We will be there from 6:15pm, the formal structured session will start at 6:30 prompt (please allow time to set up your bike & trainer) and last for approximately an hour including warm-up and cool-down time. Free tea and coffee and shower facilities afterwards. Note that this session is only available to paid up CTC members due to insurance requirements
Riders: Amanda Seddon Andy Male Dean Douglas Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Tony Smith Riders = 8 Report:
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Sat Oct 18th 2008

Off-road ride

Leader: Geoff Neill	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: I have 2 possible routes, one for wet weather going by way of West Lockinge up on to the ridgeway and down to South Fawley and along towards Sheepdrove before turning north back on to the ridgeway. Route 2 is harder and is a great ride but it does need to be dry and goes by way of Ginge and along ridgeway till A34 before heading SW pass gallops. Right on to Ilsley downs riding route,pass Lands end climbing back on to the ridgeway. About 20 miles with a 2hour 30minute journey time.
Riders: David Bridge Frank Schroer Geoff Neill Riders = 3 Report: Route 2 was chosen as conditions were sunny and dry. Despite the low turnout the ride was most enjoyable and the trio were kept company by the numerous pheasants, rabbits and squirrels scurrying across the riders track, particularly in the wooded areas.Frank spotted a fox and a large Kite flew low overhead possibly to inspect us. A ride and nature study! To finish a pint in the Shoulder of Mutton pub in Wantage.
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Sun Oct 19th 2008

Regular Wantage Ride

Leader: Sorrel Williams	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Regular touring ride from Wantage of around 80-100km with a pub stop for lunch. 80km route from Wantage to Newbury and back via Lambourn, Crooked Soley, Chilton Foliat, Hungerford and stopping at the Rising Sun in Stockcross for lunch. We then skirt the top of Newbury and return home home via Curridge, Hermitage, Compton, East and West Ilsey and Farnborough. Detailed map of the route here http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=22099 Please note that this ride is not flat, it isn't particularly hilly either, but more undulating. The major hills are the ones going out of Wantage - if you don't fancy the hills, then either meet us in Lambourn or at the top of Sparsholt Firs/Hackpen/Sinchombe Hill. Please give me a call and we can arrange a time to meet/wait for you.
Riders: Angela Sanders Dean Douglas Derek Boutle Des Higgs Kevin Fairs Neil Warner Richard Divall Robert Shaw Sorrel Williams Steve Sanders Steve Swanton Steven Rogers Wenfeng Yang Riders = 13 Report: The Newbie Newbury Ride Well, that was different! Started off with far many more people that I had expected (this was my first time leading a Sunday ride) and we headed off on the proposed route to Lambourn over Sinchombe/Hackpen/Sparsholt Firs hill. At the top of the hill, we certainly knew who had had their Weetabix for breakfast, and it wasn't me. After arriving in Lambourn, we took the slight gradient out towards Baydon and then turned towards Crooked Soley and Chilton Foliat where we said goodbye to Steve and Angela. On towards Hungerford and the Route 4 Sustrans route to Stockcross. Arriving at lunch an hour earlier than I had booked (note to self, don't try and predict the time you're turning up!), the staff at the Rising Sun were very accomodating and friendly. All fuelled up, we then headed over the top of Newbury and then through Hermitage, Compton, the Ilsey's and home. The wind certainly picked up on the way back, noticeable when you came to a gap in the hedge to be blown across the road! The run down Chain Hill was......interesting! 50 miles in total, a good ride had by all and the thought and planning that went into it seemed to have paid off!
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Tue Oct 21st 2008

Turbo Session

Leader: Neil Warner	Start Time: 6:15 pm	Start Location: Dotbike, Stanford-in-the-Vale
Description: Join us in Stanford in the Vale. Turbo trainer evenings to be run every Tuesday throughout the winter. Bring your bike, and a turbo trainer if you have one. We have several extra trainers for loan. The venue is at the Dotbike premises - see http://www.dotbike.com/ for details. Note, if you bring your bike on the roof of the car, check the headroom when entering the courtyard. We will be there from 6:15pm, the formal structured session will start at 6:30 prompt (please allow time to set up your bike & trainer) and last for approximately an hour including warm-up and cool-down time. Free tea and coffee and shower facilities afterwards. Note that this session is only available to paid up CTC members due to insurance requirements
Riders: David Bridge Dean Douglas Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Henk Altmann (deceased) Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Paul Sanders Tony Smith Riders = 9 Report:
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Sat Oct 25th 2008 to Sun Oct 26th 2008

Golden Beeches weekend

Leader:	Start Time: TBC	Start Location: Stokenchurch
Description: CTC South Bucks invite you to the Golden Beeches Weekend 25-26 October 2008 based at Stokenchurch, near High Wycombe (the venue we used in 2005)
Riders: Barry Eastwood Brian Hipwell Derek Boutle Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Riders = 5 Report: Brian and Edith cycled out to Stoken Church on Friday 24th October on a Glorious sunny late morning stopping for tea and cake at the River side cafe at Benson. Riding on to Stoken Church climbing the hill through the cutting parrell to the M40 to reach the venue for Golden Beeches weekend arriving before the frost and the Dark. We staying at a family run Hotel atidstone for the weekend. Saturday morning we arrived at Stoken Church for the first ride of the weekend we decided to take the longer ride with promises of the hills not being to steep or the speed to fast from Barry.The weather was set fair for the first part of the day we headed out in the direction of Hambeldon Lock passing Turberville from Vicar of Dibley fame down in the valley looking very quite and peaceful.crisscrossing several of the major London road networks to reach Windsor Great Park. cycling in the park for several miles enjoying the car free routes and enjoying the a selection of the wild life that live there. when leaving the Park in Windsor for a hair brain trip through the town and sightseering trafric past the Castle Gates scary. The ride back to Stoken Church became hilly fast and furious to much for me. We decided to take the more direct route back a very hilly climb from Marlow to Stoken church and the rain began to fall. We made it back intime for tea feeling very tired but glad that I had done the ride. Sunday morning arrived very wet decided we would head straight back home the same route we had arrived but with the big hills mainly down we made good time and arrived home in time for lunch. 120 miles travelled over the weekend.
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Sat Oct 25th 2008

Easy Rider Saturday Ride

Leader: Stephen Quartermain	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Leisurely-paced Saturday ride of 45-55km with tea stop leaving from Grove. The route will be: Grove, Denchworth, Charney Bassett, Gainfield, Fernham and then onto Faringdon for a tea stop. We will be returning to Grove via Radcot, Clanfield, Bampton, Buckland, Gainfield and Charney Bassett.
Riders: Geoff Neill Henk Altmann (deceased) John Tranter Maurice Bawden Richard Divall Stephen Quartermain Steve Boreham Steve Bruffell Riders = 8 Report: Pleasant ride to coffee stop at Faringdon coffee. No rain until we reached teastop which had pretty much stopped when left to return home. No incidents to report. 32 miles in total.
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Tue Oct 28th 2008

Turbo session

Leader: Neil Warner	Start Time: 6:15 pm	Start Location: Dotbike, Stanford-in-the-Vale
Description: Join us in Stanford in the Vale. Turbo trainer evenings to be run every Tuesday throughout the winter. Bring your bike, and a turbo trainer if you have one. We have several extra trainers for loan. The venue is at the Dotbike premises - see http://www.dotbike.com/ for details. Note, if you bring your bike on the roof of the car, check the headroom when entering the courtyard. We will be there from 6:15pm, the formal structured session will start at 6:30 prompt (please allow time to set up your bike & trainer) and last for approximately an hour including warm-up and cool-down time. Free tea and coffee and shower facilities afterwards. Note that this session is only available to paid up CTC members due to insurance requirements
Riders: Dean Douglas Ginny Henderson Henk Altmann (deceased) Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Paul Sanders Tony Smith Riders = 7 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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