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Tue Nov 3rd 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: Andrew Robertson David Ryan Dean Douglas Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Marc Cunnington Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Paul Ryan Riders = 9 Report:
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Sat Nov 7th 2009

Saturday 3* ride	3*

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Saturday 3* ride - 13:00, Old Mill Hall, heading East for a 65km circuit, not too hilly, back 4pm.
Riders: Bryan Charleston Chris Walters Dean Douglas Geoff Neill John Talbot Maurice Bawden Riders = 6 Report: Today was the return of the "Puncture Peloton"! Number one to Chris at Ginge and number two to Bryan just before Aston Tirrold. John joined us at Rowstock and we battled the undulations and wind, fearing that today's West Country storms would find Oxfordshire. Fortunately they didn't. 65km in just over 3 hours elapsed including the two punctures - a good performance considering the conditions.
Distance: 65.66 km (40.80 mi)	Ride Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/18241364
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Tue Nov 10th 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: Andrew Robertson Dean Douglas Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Marc Cunnington Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Riders = 7 Report:
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Sat Nov 14th 2009

CTC Oxfordshire AGM

Leader: John Holding	Start Time: 11:00 am	Start Location: Grove or venue
Description: At Hinton Waldrist village hall. Please bring a packed lunch. Tea & coffee available. Steve Sw. will be cycling out from Grove leaving Millbrook Square promptly at 10am. Please join him or meet us at the venue for 11:00 start.
Riders: Alex Walters Chris Walters Eve Thornton Helen Beane James Dawton John Bridgman John Holding Mavis Rose Pat Hurt Phil Wray Steve Swanton Vera Friend Riders = 12 Report:
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Tue Nov 17th 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: Andrew Robertson Dean Douglas Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Marc Cunnington Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Riders = 7 Report:
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Sun Nov 22nd 2009

Sunday Regular Ride (Half day)	3*

Leader: Angela Sanders	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Wantage Market Place
Description: Regular Sunday ride of about 40-60km, finishing with lunch in the local vicinity. This will be a half day ride at a moderate pace with great hills and stunning views of the Lambourn Downs. Starting from Wantage and climbing up to Lambourn and then heading to Hungerford for Tea/Coffee stop. Then winding back to Wantage via Baydon, Hinton Parva and Ashbury. Aiming to have a lunch stop on the way back at 1pm. Lunch could be at Sparsholt or Kingston Lisle - to be decided. So come on get on your bike to see the last of the Autumn colours.... http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=91946.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Angela Sanders Bryan Charleston Dean Douglas Des Higgs Janet Charleston Lyn Taylor Nick Dunton Paul Sanders Steve Sanders Thomas Charleston Riders = 11 Report: Well the weather was against us but we did valiantly. Steve Sanders commented that it was the sort of riding weather where it is hard not to cry! Setting off from the Market Place at 9.30 the sun was shining, with a threatening cloud in the sky but we were hopeful - the hope lasted about 3 miles. At the top of Hackpen Hill, after riding in 20 minutes with torrential rain and winds that bit through to the bones we agreed we would keep going until the cafe at Lambourn and take stock. On reaching the cafe at Lambourn there was a sign saying "We will be closed until Monday 23rd. We apologise for any inconvenience" We made the decision to return to Wantage on the Lambourn to Ashbury road. For a moment cycling in front of Ashdown House it almost seemed like the weather would turn and favour us. It did not last and we just had to gtit our teath, dig in and get back. Back in Wantage a small group of us rewarded ourselves with coffee and toasted tea cakes at Sainsbury's cafe. Before leaving the cafe we thought it only good manners to let the staff know that we had dripped a lot of water on their floor! Despite the weather we did get out and get a ride in - so that was good.
Distance: 40.40 km (25.10 mi)
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Tue Nov 24th 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: David Ryan Dean Douglas Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Marc Cunnington Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Paul Ryan Riders = 8 Report:
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Sat Nov 28th 2009

Saturday 2* ride from Grove	2*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A ride of 45-55km at relaxed pace. The plan is to climb over Hackpen Hill, descend to Lambourn and return via Ashbury or Great Shefford, depending on the prevailing weather. This ride will provide an opportunity to climb some hills at your own pace. Tea stop at the end in Wantage or Grove. Lights required for the journey home from tea.
Riders: Andrew Watson Brian Hipwell Des Higgs Janet Charleston John Talbot John Tranter Maurice Bawden Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Report: 9 riders left Grove on a chilly afternoon in Winter sunshine, heading first to the Letcombes before tackling Hackpen Hill. We regrouped at the top and enjoyed the extensive clear views (rather different from the experience of last Sunday, I gather). Having got our breath back, we sped down into Lambourn. As the wind was from the S-W, I chose to head down the Lambourn Valley, through picturesque Eastbury to Great Shefford; we rolled along at a steady pace. By now the sun had gone in and the temperature was falling, but the forecast rain had yet to appear (and we stayed dry to the end). After a 5 minute stop for refreshments outside the pub in Shefford, we continued on up the A338, turning off towards Woolley, a lovely quiet lane giving a steady climb back up to the Ridgeway. We all enjoyed the descent down Chain Hill and were back in Wantage at a quarter to 4. Three of us stopped for tea at Madison's in Newbury Street while the rest continued to Grove. 27 miles in total. A warm welcome to Andrew and well done to Steve B, who completed his first hilly ride. Thanks to all for your company. Steve S
Distance: 44.14 km (27.43 mi)	Ride Details: http://www.gps-sport.net/trainings/cycling_202597
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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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