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Sat Aug 1st 2009

Saturday afternoon ride 3*	3*

Leader: Stephen Quartermain	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: This ride will cover 55-65km and may be hilly, fast, challenging, or a combination of all three! It will also include a tea stop during or at the end of the ride.
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Sun Aug 2nd 2009

1* Welcome Ride	1*

Leader: Glen Savegar	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Anyone is welcome on our 1* rides. Dust down your bike from the back of the garage and join us on a gentle potter around the local villages. A gentle paced ride of approximately 18 miles (29 kms) ,taking in the villages of Denchworth,Lyford,and Garford,with a tea stop at Millets Farm Frilford. Returning by way of Fyfield Wick,Charney Bassett,and Denchworth. Mostly quiet roads,and two short stretches of main road before and after the tea stop.
Riders: Brian Hipwell Chloe Tucker David Bridge Dorothy Windsor Edith Hipwell Glen Savegar Jasmine Tucker Kevin Fairs Robin Tucker Tom Millar Tristan Wibberley Wenfeng Yang Riders = 12 Report: It was good to see a nice balance of new faces and regular riders turnout for our welcome ride. Setting off in lovely sunshine with Edith as sweep, we very soon reached Denchworth and Lyford. The countryside is still gloriously lush and colourful, quite unusual this late into the summer. I think the very wet August has helped to preserve things a little longer. Wen, Kevin, and Tom decided to ride as far as the crossroads north of West Hanney and then return home. Tom did a brilliant job riding with the group, and maintaining a good steady pace. The A338 from Garford was quite busy as usual, but fortunately the tea stop was a short distance and we arrived there in no time at all. Choice for Sunday tea stops especially on shorter rides is a bit limited to be honest, and Millets farm does get busy and is a bit expensive. Still it served it's purpose well, and we were soon suitably refreshed and heading off on the homeward journey. After the short stretch of A415 we were soon back on quiet lanes taking in Fyfield Wick, Charney Bassett, and arriving back to Old Mill Hall for about 4.30 pm. As a footnote- This ride was the longest distance ever cycled by several members of the group. A fantastic achievement. Well done to all !.... Thanks everyone for a very pleasant afternoons cycling ! Glen S
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Tue Aug 4th 2009

10-mile Club (*)

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: An easy-paced social ride of 10 miles or so at 10mph. Newcomers very welcome. A hillier ride this evening as we head to the Letcombes through Wantage. We'll return via Childrey, the bridleway to West Challow and the canal towpath (provided it is dry).
Riders: Riders = 0 Report: No 10-mile club and just one combined ride this evening due to damp conditions.
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Tue Aug 4th 2009

Tuesday Evening Rides

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: We will aim to have two rides leaders for 2* and 3* options.
Riders: Brian Hipwell Colin Appleton Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Henk Altmann (deceased) John Stamp Michael Tayler Richard Divall Riders = 8 Report: just the select few for the ride tonight. weather was over cast and muggy but we had no rain. Colin led the ride tonight took us on a magical mystery tour out to Kingston lisle and back via Childry a very pleasant ride and nice to be at the back for a change.
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Sat Aug 8th 2009

Extra Ride - Salisbury Plain Circuit - 3*, 110km, on-road, quite hilly	3*

Leader: Angela Sanders	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Pewsey Wharf
Description: Hilly ride which will be run at a 3* pace (20-22km/h, 13-14mph) around the perimeter of Salisbury Plain - http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=71976. We will stop for lunch on the way. You'll need to park and then cycle to Pewsey Wharf to start the ride at 9:30 prompt. Please contact Angela in advance if you plan to join the ride - it will not be run without support.
Riders: Angela Sanders Chris Walters Dean Douglas John Tranter Steve Sanders Riders = 5 Report: A great ride of a total of 114km/72miles. The sun was shining and it was a great ride through some lovely wiltshire countryside. We spotted 3 of the white horses carved into the hillside - none as grand as our own Vale White Horse. We had the usual stop to mend a puncture, lunch and a photo stop. The photo stop was inspired by the field of traditional "hay stacks" A great day ended with a drink at the Pewsey Wharf Bistro. The route details can be found here: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/10747352.
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Tue Aug 11th 2009

Tuesday Evening Ride / Fast and Furious

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: We will aim to have two rides leaders for 2* and 3* options. In addition, 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
Riders: Angela Sanders Baz Munday Brian Hipwell Chris Walters Colin Appleton David Ryan Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Elaine Opara Frank Schroer Henk Altmann (deceased) Jo Bindloss-Gibb John Stamp John Tranter Maurice Bawden Paul Ryan Paul Sanders Peter Busby Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Divall Steve Joyce Riders = 21 Report: The 3* ride was a fun ride doing the "Seven Barrows loop". Maurice was particularly pleased with the chosen route as it meant he could do some hills! From Grove we headed up to Letcombe and the first "little" hill saw the tough ones going a pelter up the hill -a warm up to the climb up Hackpen Hill. David enjoyed Hackpen hill so much that he went back down so he could climb again. The best thing about getting up the top of a hill is you have to come down and the stunning views. The Lambourn Valley was at its best and all too soon we had to turn right and ride up the seven barrows road to the top of Blowingstone Hill. A variety of tactics were taken on the descent (brakes on all the way down for some)but we all got safetly to the bottom. From there we headed back to Grove via Goosey. It's what cycling is all about - a great group and a great route. Route here: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/10965604
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Tue Aug 11th 2009

10-mile Club (*)

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: An easy-paced social rode of 10 miles or so at 10mph. Newcomers very welcome. A flatter ride through the vale this evening heading to Charney Bassett (where we'll stop to look at the church) and a wiggly route to retun via Lyford, about 13 miles.
Riders: Lorna Swanton Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Tristan Wibberley Riders = 5 Report:
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Sun Aug 16th 2009

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Angela Sanders	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: An all day 3* ride covering 80-100km, stopping for lunch and maybe tea on the way home. Planning to go out to Lambourn, across to Aldbourne, Ramsbury, Little Bedwyn, Hungerford, Kintbury, Boxford and back to Wantage through Brightwalton.
Riders: Angela Sanders Des Higgs John Tranter Steve Sanders Riders = 4 Report: A great ride with some lovely hills. Stopped in Hungerford for lunch.
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Tue Aug 18th 2009

10-mile Club (*)

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: An easy-paced social rode of 10 miles or so at 10mph. Newcomers very welcome. Park Lane and Goosey. This evening we shall stay in the Vale, going the longer way round to Park Lane from Denchworth and returning via Goosey and Asti stud. There will be a mile or so's stretch along the A417 and an optional extra to be decided on the night...
Riders: Paula Tansley Sara Smith Steve Swanton Riders = 3 Report: Welcome to Paula, who joined a select group of 3 for this evenings ride. We followed the route as planned with a short stop by the church at Goosey, to enjoy the green from another angle. With low late evening sunshine, there were fantastically long shadows running ahead of us as we cycled back to Denchworth. The optional extra was a mile and back to the top of the railway bridge by Circourt Farm to enjoy the wonderfully clear view across the Vale and along the Downs. Another great evening to be out on the bike. Steve S
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Tue Aug 18th 2009

Tuesday Evening Rides

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: We will aim to have two rides leaders for 2* and 3* options.
Riders: Andrew Holwell Angela Sanders Baz Munday Brian Hipwell Bryan Charleston Chris Walters Colin Appleton David Ryan Dean Douglas Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Elaine Opara Frank Schroer Ginny Henderson Gordon Bissell Janet Charleston Jo Bindloss-Gibb John Stamp John Tranter Maurice Bawden Paul Ryan Peter Busby Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Anstis Sorrel Williams Steve Boreham Steve Joyce Steve Munday Steve Sanders Susan Holdroyd Riders = 30 Report:
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Sat Aug 22nd 2009

Saturday afternoon ride 2*	2*

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Our newly titled 2* ride, covering 45-55km including a tea stop. Covering a fair amount of distance, the pace will be more relaxed with plenty of time for chatting on the way.
Riders: Brian Hipwell Chris Walters David Bridge Edith Hipwell Michael Catherall Neil Mowforth Nigel Stuckey Steve Boreham Steve Joyce Susan Holdroyd Riders = 10 Report: 10 cyclists set out for a sunny Saturday afternoon ride to Aston Pottery. We made good time with the wind behind us and decided to do an extra loop around Standlake village. We enjoyed our tea and cakes at the pottery. On the return ride, one of our cyclists got a punture in his back wheel, which delayed us for about 20 minute. There were a few spots of rain which made us head off very quickly up the hill to Buckland keeping the rain behind us we headed for home completing 34 miles approx. The ride was enjoyed by all with no mishaps. Ride route here: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/11718286
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Sun Aug 23rd 2009

1* Special Ride	1*

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Another beginner ride of about 15 miles in and around the Vale. If you've joined us on a few Tuesday evenings or other beginner rides, why not join us again and see how well you have improved.
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Tue Aug 25th 2009

Tuesday Evening Rides

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: We will aim to have two rides leaders for 2* and 3* options.
Riders: Andrew Holwell Brian Hipwell Chris Walters Colin Appleton Des Higgs Edith Hipwell Elaine Opara Maurice Bawden Philip Thornton-Evison Richard Anstis Steve Boreham Riders = 11 Report: 3* ride (after a safety briefing!) followed the "Fast and Furious" route, planning to miss out the Shrivenham loop. When we got to Longcot, we decided to include the loop after all! Well done to Elaine and Andy who kept up with the pace! Ride route here: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/12153191 2* Brian and Edith almost never went at 6.00pm it was pouring with rain in Wantage. we put off leaving for Grove until 6.25 when the sun came out and blue sky appeared all over Wantage. We made a mad dash for Grove only to find that not a drop of rain had fallen there . We had 4 cyclist and did a fairly fast circuit out to Denchworth, Challow Station, climbed the Lambourn road as far as the Sparshot junction turning right for Westcott, kingston Lisle, through the village down common hill. back to Grove via Goosey and Denchworth. Well done to Steve B who managed the pce exceptionly well and with no breakdowns. I have marked this date in my diary. Edith
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Sat Aug 29th 2009

Off road ride 3*	3*

Leader: Geoff Neill	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Bumper hilly 38km (24miles)ride. Up on to Ridgeway at Monument, then along to A34 before turning right across country. Between the Ilsleys taking Furze lane to Farnborough. Down Chain gang hill taking left track to A338 and into Wantage. I rode round it on Saturday 22nd and found it very dry with a ride time of 2hrs 40 mins. Tea stop at Sainsburys. Mountain bikes or Hybrids with helmets advisable.
Riders: Chris Walters Dean Douglas Geoff Neill John Tranter Mila Yearley Neil Mowforth Sorrel Williams Riders = 7 Report: Geoff certainly organised a fine route and some fine weather to boot. Some good climbing onto the Ridgeway and then a little descent down to the road between the Ilsleys was followed by a fantastic climb up through a wooded tunnel. A few nettle stings later, we came out at Catmore, and then up to Farnborough for a descent in the meadow at "Scary Hill", which Sorrel found out wasn't so scary any more. Tea at Sorrel's ended a great ride! The ride route can be found here: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/12153178 Thanks Chris for that glowing report and I'm pleased that all riders enjoyed it.
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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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