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Tue Nov 2nd 2010

Turbo Session

Leader: Ginny Henderson	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: 17 The Causeway, East Hanney, OX12 0JN
Description: Group turbo trainer sessions to try to maintain those fitness levels. There are two club turbo trainers that club members can use for the session. You can expect the cycling time, including warm-up and cool-down, to last 60 minutes, and that you'll get a very good workout to keep your body ticking over during the winter period. Space is limited so please contact Ginny directly if you'd like to find out more about the sessions or to book a slot.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Andrew Robertson Des Higgs Ginny Henderson Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Tony Smith Riders = 7 Report: Another good session. We are just beginning the harder sessions. I hope everyone stretched well. It would still be fine to join in. If you are new to turbo-ing we can adapt things and that applies throughout the whole season.
Proposed Route: http://www.ctcwantage.org.uk/blog.php?id=523"
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Sat Nov 6th 2010

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	3*

Leader: Nick Dunton	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: I’ve been asked to keep this fairly short so that family riders can get back relatively early for bonfire night celebrations! Prompt start at 1.00, therefore and no refreshment stop! Mostly good roads; cycle-paths between Abingdon and Sutton Courtenay and SC and Didcot are well-paved. No significant hills. We’ll be aiming for a brisk average pace of c. 25 k.p.h. Should be back in Grove by 4.30 p.m. at the latest. Lights will be required, however, in case of unexpected hold-ups. Route: Grove, Denchworth, West Hanney, Southmoor, Longworth, Appleton, Cumnor, Abingdon, Sutton Courtenay, Didcot, Harwell, East Hendred, Ginge, East Lockinge, West Lockinge, Grove. May vary last piece, depending on speed of group and lateness of hour. Nick Dunton – 01235-848580; mobile 07774-838310.
Riders: Bill Flockton Chris Walters Michael Brooke Neil Mowforth Nick Dunton Richard Preece Stephen Quartermain Riders = 7 Report: Good ride - no problems. Rain held off but a little chilly. Roads greasy with lots of fallen leaves - felt very autumnal. Nice to welcome two new riders - Bill Flockton & Michael Brooke.
Distance: 64.50 km (40.08 mi)	Ride Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/55696576
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Tue Nov 9th 2010

Turbo Session

Leader: Ginny Henderson	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: 17 The Causeway, East Hanney, OX12 0JN
Description: Group turbo trainer sessions to try to maintain those fitness levels. There are two club turbo trainers that club members can use for the session. You can expect the cycling time, including warm-up and cool-down, to last 60 minutes, and that you'll get a very good workout to keep your body ticking over during the winter period. Space is limited so please contact Ginny directly if you'd like to find out more about the sessions or to book a slot.
Riders: Des Higgs Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Riders = 3 Report:
Proposed Route: http://www.ctcwantage.org.uk/blog.php?id=523"
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Wed Nov 10th 2010

CTC Oxfordshire Social Darts Evening

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 7:30 pm	Start Location: The Black Horse, Gozzards Ford, OX13 6JH
Description: Wednesday 10 November at the Black Horse, Gozzards Ford, OX13 6JH (nr Abingdon). 7:30pm for 8. Come along for a social evening with members of all CTC groups in Oxfordshire. Partners welcome. We'll split into teams for some non-serious darts-based games. No great skill or experience required! Pub food available. Please contact Steve (01235 764257) by 9pm Monday 8th please, if you'd like to car share/offer a lift from Wantage or Grove. Otherwise please let James Dawton (01865 327969) know that you are intending to come.
Riders: Barbara Lambers David Bridge James Dawton Lorna Swanton Mavis Rose Pat Hurt Peter Hallowell Ros Hallowell Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Report: The cyclists (4 on tandems) outnumbered the driven on the first cold evening of the Winter. 10 was a lowish turnout, but ironically just about the right number for the darts and we hadan enjoyable evening. Food was good too.
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Tue Nov 16th 2010

Turbo Session

Leader: Ginny Henderson	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: 17 The Causeway, East Hanney, OX12 0JN
Description: Group turbo trainer sessions to try to maintain those fitness levels. There are two club turbo trainers that club members can use for the session. You can expect the cycling time, including warm-up and cool-down, to last 60 minutes, and that you'll get a very good workout to keep your body ticking over during the winter period. Space is limited so please contact Ginny directly if you'd like to find out more about the sessions or to book a slot.
Riders: Des Higgs Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Riders = 3 Report:
Proposed Route: http://www.ctcwantage.org.uk/blog.php?id=523"
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Sun Nov 21st 2010

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: This may be an eccentric idea, but I am fancying some good hills for this one. Out via the Letcombes to Kingston Lisle and Uffington, I am tempted (for some reason) to do the Uffington White Horse loop just for fun before the ascent of Ashbury Hill and the long drop to Lambourne. Then over the Membury ridge and dropping down to Hungerford for lunch. After lunch we follow the valley through Kintbury and Marsh Benham before climbing the ridge again at Stockcross followed by a gradual climb out of Boxford to Brightwalton. The good news is we finish with a great swoop down Chain Hill back into Wantage! Distance about 60 miles/100km and riding pace 18-22km/h (11-14mph).
Riders: Adrian West Bill Flockton Chris Walters Derek Boutle Des Higgs John Tranter Lyn Taylor Michael Brooke Steven Rogers Riders = 9 Report: Cold but dry, weather about as good as we could expect this time of year. A great turn-out (also welcome to Dave Pollington, a mate of John Tranter's from Newbury). Ride went according to plan, although there was a general consensus to miss out the Uffington White Horse loop, not because we didn't want the exercise, but more because it had disappeared into the clouds! Good lunch at the Tutti Pole in Hungerford. Special kudos to Adrian for sticking with us on his first hilly 3* ride!
Distance: 88.51 km (55.00 mi)
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Written by : Adrian West

Posted on : November 21, 2010 at 8:41 PM

I really enjoyed this ride, I do hope I wasn't too much of a nuisance with people having to wait for me at the top of the hills.
I must train harder.
Thanks for another great Sunday out :)

Leader: Glen Savegar	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. This month we will head for the picturesque village of Aston Tirrold. Proposed route will be- Old Mill Hall, East Hanney, Steventon, Drayton, Sutton Courteney, Appleford, North and South Moreton, Aston Upthorpe, Aston Tirrold, Blewbury, Upton, Chilton, NCN route to Ginge, Lockinge, Wantage, (or possibly Lains Barn. We can decide on the day) and returning to Old Mill Hall. Tea stop options at Blewbury (recently opened tea room), or Chilton Garden Centre. Alternative option for tea at rides end, bearing in mind the shorter day and available light. IMPORTANT- Please check your lighting/batteries, as they may be required for the homeward stretch Approx 34 miles (55 km)
Riders: Adrian West Brian Hipwell David Bridge David Smith Derek Boutle Des Higgs Glen Savegar John Talbot Lawrence Brabin Neil McColl Richard Divall Robin Tucker Steve Swanton Tracey Talbot Ursula Hallam Riders = 15 Report: Brrr.... it was bitterly cold, but despite this, 13 brave souls headed along Cow Lane after a prompt start into a biting North Easterly. Pausing briefly at Steventon we were soon joined by Adrian who had cycled from OMH independantly and at a frantic 5* pace to catch us up. Well done Adrian ! Arriving at Sutton Courtenay triangle we were met by John's wife Tracey who tagged onto the now 15 strong group. A fantastic turnout for a chilly winters day! Pausing for a photo shot below Wittenham Clumps, we were soon winding our way through the villages of North and South Moreton, and onwards for a circular tour of Aston Tirrold, taken at a gentle pace and wary of the slippery roads. With the ramparts of Blewburton Hillfort (400 bc) to our left, we shortly arrived at Blewbury for a very welcome break at the recently opened Style Acre Tearoom, a cosy timber constructed building located in the grounds of Blewbury garden centre. Style Acre is a South Oxfordshire based charity, providing support and opportunities to adults with a wide range of learning disabilities. A real find, and in a great location for future rides ! Now nicely thawed out, a brisk climb of Chilton hill revealed the atmospheric skyline and a fading winter sunset, and with lights switched on we were soon making our way along NCN 44. Apologies are probably due at this point, as I successfully managed to shoot past the signpost in the now rapidly fading daylight. After a quick U turn we were soon back on track and heading for Ginge, followed by a swift detour to Ardington and Lockinge, and rounded off by a short ascent and (extremely chilly!) descent passing Lains Barn, to arrive back at OMH for a little after 5.00pm. A really enjoyable afternoon on (and off) the bike. Thanks everyone for your company! Glen S
Distance: 55.86 km (34.71 mi)	Ride Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/58082140
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