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Sat Oct 3rd 2009

Saturday afternoon ride 3*	3*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A 55km (34 mile) hilly leg-stretcher. Starts easy, out from Grove to Goosey, Baulking and Uffington. Then we do the White Horse loop (why? It's like a magnet...) followed by Court Hill and across the backroads to Farnborough for the great descent of Chain Hill. Tea stop in Wantage at the end. Route is here: www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=21470
Riders: Dean Douglas John Tranter Maurice Bawden Riders = 3 Report: After a perfect sunny week, we unfortunately got the grey clouds and the gale force winds today. Which might have influenced the numbers - we went for quality rather than quantity on this one! All went according to plan, although a few exposed sections had us wondering if the side wind would take us into the nearest field.
Distance: 55.00 km (34.18 mi)
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Sun Oct 4th 2009

BIKE BLENHEIM PALACE

Leader: Neil Warner	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: WMS
Description: Blenheim Palace opens its World Heritage Site Park to cyclists for the second time on Sunday 4th October 2009. Celebrating cycling in all its forms, Bike Blenheim Palace will include a 20km Time Trial, leisure rides, Sportif and provide the unique staging for the 2009 Brompton World Championship. Book entrance tickets (
Riders: Mavis Rose Neil Warner Pat Hurt Riders = 3 Report: A pleasant, if a little chilly when stood still,day. Brompton World Champs with Bridget Hickman in the field, 20k TT with Jan McCabe posting a good time on a technical course. Picnic was a good idea as although the burger wagons were less in number this year the available refreshments struggled with the numbers, The Italian Coffee Co. ran out of tea at about 2:20!! much to Mavis's chagrin as she had patiently queued for about 20 minutes. Next to nothing for the veggies again. Met up with members of Oxford City and West Oxon a very pleasant afternoon.
Distance: 80.00 km (49.71 mi)
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Sun Oct 4th 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.
Riders: Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell Riders = 2 Report: Noone turned up for the 1* ride Brian and Edith not feeling to well so headed back home.
Distance: 6.44 km (4.00 mi)
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Tue Oct 6th 2009

winter turbo sessions

Leader: Neil Warner	Start Time: 6:15 pm	Start Location: dotbike, stanford in the vale
Description: Start of the Winter turbo sessions, two club turbos available. A weekly session to keep your legs turning and hopefully let you loose in the spring sunshine a little fitter and without too much winter lagging. Take care entering the courtyard if you have your bike on a roofrack.
Riders: Dean Douglas Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Riders = 3 Report:
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Fri Oct 9th 2009 to Sun Oct 11th 2009

CTC Wantage Weekend in Wales Cymru ? Brecon Beacons

Leader: Angela Sanders	Start Time: TBC	Start Location:
Description: A weekend of cycling and enjoy the beautiful Welsh countryside. Staying at Danywenallt YHA, Talybont on Usk, Nr Brecon a beautiful converted Welsh farm house set in the rolling Brecon Beacons. Arrive Friday night for a 9.30 am start on Saturday to ride one of two rides. Either (52 miles/83km) Llanthony Priory and Gospel Pass (542m) or a less challenging ride (26 miles/42km) to the Talybont Resevoir. Details of the routes can be downloaded from: http://www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/cyclebreakswales/downloads.htm Saturday evening there will be a 3 course meal at the hostel. On Sunday we will do the 4 Castles ride 32 miles (50km) on a circular route starting at Abergavenny. The route links Abergavenny Castle, Skenfrith Castle, Grosmont Castle and White Castle together. The cost of the weekend is
Riders: Angela Sanders David Bridge Dean Douglas John Tranter Lucy Williams Mavis Rose Melanie Leggett Paul Sanders Robert Wyatt Roland McIldowie Sorrel Williams Steve Sanders Riders = 12 Report: The weekend report is in 2 sections. Wales Cycling - Saturday - www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=22182 My first cycling adventure in Wales started with driving along the M4 with drizzle which became continuous rain and then being robbed at a barrier by an elderly lady with a blue rinse demanding
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Tue Oct 13th 2009

Turbo - None this week

Leader: Neil Warner	Start Time: 6:15 pm	Start Location: dotbike, stanford in the vale
Description: Sorry, no turbo training this week
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Sun Oct 18th 2009 to Sun Oct 18th 2009

Sunday Regular Ride

Leader: Ginny Henderson	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: All day Sunday ride with lunch and tea stop, distance will be 80-100km and could be fast and/or hilly or just pleasantly bolling along.
Riders: Ginny Henderson Riders = 1 Report: Ginny rode out to Finstock Garden Centre so as not to waste an excuse for a ride, even though nobody else showed up! Top Stuff!
Distance: 96.56 km (60.00 mi)
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Mon Oct 19th 2009

CTC Wantage AGM

Leader: Glen Savegar	Start Time: 7:30 pm	Start Location:
Description: The Greyhound Inn, Letcombe Regis Formal business followed by a free finger buffet and social.
Riders: Chris Walters Colin Appleton David Bridge Geoff Neill Glen Savegar John Stamp John Tranter Kevin Fairs Lorna Swanton Mavis Rose Michael Tayler Neil Warner Pat Hurt Paul Sanders Peter Busby Richard Divall Sorrel Williams Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Riders = 20 Report: Business was conducted smoothly with some good input from all. John did a superb job chairing the meeting and ensuring we finished in good time. The secretary in the rush of excitement cycling to Letcombe Regis "in the dark" forgot to pick up the minutes of the previous AGM from his kitchen table, (sorry folks !),but circulated them on by email the next day. A nice buffet spread again from the Greyhound Inn, with plenty for everyone plus leftovers ! Glen S
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Tue Oct 20th 2009

winter turbo sessions

Leader: Neil Warner	Start Time: 6:15 pm	Start Location: dotbike, stanford in the vale
Description: Start of the Winter turbo sessions, two club turbos available. A weekly session to keep your legs turning and hopefully let you loose in the spring sunshine a little fitter and without too much winter lagging. Take care entering the courtyard if you have your bike on a roofrack.
Riders: Andrew Robertson David Ryan Dean Douglas Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Paul Ryan Riders = 8 Report:
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Sat Oct 24th 2009

Saturday 2* ride	2*

Leader: David Bridge	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Grove Denchworth Hanney Steventon Sutton Courtney Appleford Didcot (via cycleway) Hagbourne Chilton (Tea at Garden Centre) Rowstock W Hendred Ginge Lockinge Grove. 55Km Route here: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=88883 Note that there is the cycleway before Didcot (which I plan to take) and the short cut by Harwell (which don't but some might) which those with racing bikes might prefer to avoid.
Riders: David Bridge Jan McCabe John Talbot John Tranter Michael Tayler Steve Boreham Riders = 6 Report: We left while it was still raining but it stopped when we got to Drayton and, apart from a couple of minor showers, stayed reasonanbly pleasant. John Talbot joined us in Sutton Courtney and helped us navigate the Didcot maze. We actually went through East Hagbourne.to get to West Hagbourne. For the benefit of future trips the climb over the hump to get to Chilton is quite steep, 2 riders had to push. Chilton Garden centre cafe was fine. Michael left us at Rowstock corner. The remaining hills on the trip seemed easy after the Chilton hump Distance was about 34 miles. Average speed about 12mph. Time about 3hrs I think we probably did as much climbing and went as fast as could be expected of a 2* ride. I can supply a gpx file of the route we followed if anyone wants it.
Distance: 53.69 km (33.36 mi)
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Tue Oct 27th 2009

winter turbo sessions

Leader: Neil Warner	Start Time: 6:15 pm	Start Location: dotbike, stanford in the vale
Description: Winter turbo sessions, two club turbos available. A weekly session to keep your legs turning and hopefully let you loose in the spring sunshine a little fitter and without too much winter lagging. Take care entering the courtyard if you have your bike on a roofrack.
Riders: Dean Douglas Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Riders = 5 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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