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Tue Mar 2nd 2010 to Tue Mar 2nd 2010

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 Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Marc Cunnington Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Tony Smith Riders = 7 Report:
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Sat Mar 6th 2010

Saturday afternoon 3* ride from Grove	3*

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Updated Route A long (70km) but generally unhilly ride - will be run at a reasonable pace to cover the distance. Out via Uffington and the Coxwells to skirt Lechlade and stopping for tea at Aston Pottery. Returning via Old Shifford, Newbridge, Charney Bassett and Lyford. Not suitable for irregular riders or those not used to riding 70km. You can find the route here: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=105242
Riders: Chris Walters David Bridge Derek Boutle Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Jan McCabe Janet Charleston John Talbot John Tranter Maurice Bawden Neil Mowforth Stephen Quartermain Steve Swanton Tony Smith Riders = 14 Report: The sky looked ominous at the start, but heading off we encountered the first problem, taking a diversion around the roadworks near Goosey. Wind assisted, and passed by two large groups from Norwood Paragon club (Des and Derek seemed up for a race, but I didn't fancy their chances), good time was made up to Lechlade and down the "agricultural" Mill Lane, heading through Gainfield against the wind to Aston for tea, where we chanced upon a couple of Witney members. Maurice Managed to puncture (again!) at Old Shifford, and after fixing it, some folks drifted off to their respective homes on the way back to Grove.
Distance: 72.48 km (45.04 mi)	Ride Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/26266778
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Tue Mar 9th 2010

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 Tony Smith Riders = 10 Report:
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Sat Mar 13th 2010

Saturday afternoon 1* ride from Grove	1*

Leader: Glen Savegar	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Suitable for irregular, social, beginner or family riders, pace will match the slower rider. Not hilly or long. Expect rides up to 2 hours. This month we will take a gentle potter through the pretty villages and low level countryside of the vale. There will be ample time to pause and enjoy the surroundings. Please bring a snack and drink for the journey. Intended route from Old Mill Hall will head out to Denchworth- West Hanney- Southmoor- Charney Bassett- Lyford- Denchworth- Returning to Old Mill Hall. A little short of 16 miles (25kms) total, but an optional short additional loop via Cow Lane, can be decided on the day !...
Riders: Alex Walters Brian Hipwell Chris Walters David Bridge Glen Savegar Riders = 5 Report: Arriving at Old Mill Hall for 1.55pm it did look as though we might be a little thin on numbers. Just father and son team Chris and Alex to accompany me on my lonely scoot around the vale Within minutes though we were joined by Brian and David, and that's sufficient to call ourselves a proper group in my book anyway !... What a nice afternoon it turned out to be. The sun shone and spring had most definitely sprung,with Crocus and Snowdrops providing many colourful splashes along the way. After stopping to watch a train pass under Denchworth bridge, a solitary Muntjac was spotted in the next field observing us from a safe distance. Passing through West Hanney a Red Kite swooped gracefully overhead. Very quiet lanes quickly led us past the Hop sticks and into Southmoor for the return part of our journey, this time accompanied by the sight of Roe Deer (I counted 6) to our left, nervously traversing the field and Hedgerow before scurrying off to safety. Assisted by a gentle breeze we soon arrived home. Young Alex did a great job of group riding, keeping a steady pace, avoiding the many pot holes along the way, and even had reserve energy for a victory circuit of OMH car park at the end. Well done Thanks everyone ! Glen S
Distance: 25.40 km (15.78 mi)	Ride Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/26879277
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Tue Mar 16th 2010

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 Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Marc Cunnington Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Tony Smith Riders = 7 Report:
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Sun Mar 21st 2010

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Des Higgs	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Grove, Denchworth, Park Lane, Stanford in the Vale, Hatford Downs, Littleworth, Thrupp, Clanfield, Broadwell, Filkins, Little Barrington, Burford (lunch) , Brize Norton, Curbridge, Owens Mount, Bampton, Buckland, Gainfield, Charney Bassett, Denchworth, Grove, Wantage. Riding pace 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Dean Douglas Derek Boutle Des Higgs Kevin Fairs Richard Divall Steve Swanton Steven Rogers Wenfeng Yang Riders = 9 Report: A wonderful sunny FINE day - a good ride in good company. Lunch was taken at THE ROYAL OAK Burford where Richard declined pudding but had to stop for chocolate fix at Bampton.
Distance: 90.12 km (56.00 mi)
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Tue Mar 23rd 2010

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 Marc Cunnington Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Riders = 6 Report:
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Sat Mar 27th 2010

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	2*

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Monthly 45-55km (30 - 40 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, at a riding pace of ~18km/h (11-13mph). Not likely to be very hilly. Might be a struggle for new riders in winter months.
Riders: Brian Hipwell Edith Hipwell John Talbot John Tranter Maurice Bawden Neil Mowforth Peter Busby Richard Divall Stephen Quartermain Steve Boreham Steve Joyce Riders = 11 Report: Genuine spring weather - warm and sunny with showers though we never really got wet. 11 cyclists headed west out of Grove towards Denchworth, Lyford, Southmoor crossing the bridge over the A420. Heading east back to the Witney-Abingdon road with a good push from the wind.Turning right towards Witney then right again at the pubs through the traffic light going round the back of Standlake and turning left back towards Bampton. Turning left again on the back road to Shifford and Aston. Tea and cakes at the pottery with the view of a good storm out over the Brize Norton area but it never came our way. We headed home back the way we came but heading toward Chimney and up the hill to Buckland, through the village then crossing the A420 back through Charney Bassett, Denchworth and back into Grove. The cyclists were all seasoned riders and we completed 32 miles at a comfortable average speed of 13.5 miles an hour.
Distance: 50.36 km (31.29 mi)	Ride Details: http://www.gps-sport.net/trainings/cycling_252448
Cycling past the chapel in Shifford On the road from Standlake to Aston Leaving the tea stop Along the lane by the Great Brook Taking a breather at the top of Buckland hill
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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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