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Tue Nov 1st 2011

Turbo training

Leader: Ginny Henderson	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: East Hanney
Description: 1 Hour, warm up, main set, cool down. Do as much or little as you like. Followed by optional core work, drinks , fruit and biscuits. This sociable session maintains or improves fitness. Some go very hard, some go easy, so you won't be left out if you're nunfit, don't want a whole session or are really good! 4 spare trainers. Phone for info.
Riders: Dean Douglas Ginny Henderson Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Paul Jarvis Tony Smith Riders = 6 Report: Hard session tonight .Unsurprisingly I went much harder for not having had a swim and gym session in the morning - might have to not do that again! Thanks Paul for nosh. Thanks Tony who has been doing the calling out a lot recently. Thanks everyone for turning up!
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Tue Nov 1st 2011

Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-roading in the dark is an experience you must try for your cycling life to be complete! Knobbly tyres and lights required. About 15 miles up to the Ridgeway and back down again. Sometimes, by agreement on the night, we might go a bit further. Bright lights are required for off-road riding in the dark, and a rear light for getting home. I have 2 spare ones that I can lend so you can see if you like it before buying your own. Contact me so I know to bring them. Dark, cold and wet – we'll ride in any 2. But please let me know if you are coming so I can tell you if I decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
Riders: Riders = 0 Report: Ride cancelled - I couldn't make it, sorry!
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Sat Nov 5th 2011

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	3*

Leader: Iain Kent	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: From Grove heading towards Wantage and then picking up the B4507 as far as Ashbury. Then the B4000 to Shrivenham. Further North towards Lechlade via Coleshill then looping East to Bampton. Stopping for refreshment at Aston Pottery then heading back to Grove via Buckland, Charney Bassett and Denchworth. Not an especially hilly route although 'lumpy' out towards Ashbury and then a couple of climbs at Coleshill and Buckland. Weather permitting, with an average of approx 15mph we should be all done by 5.30pm. 45 miles, lights will be essential.
Riders: Bryan Charleston David Smith Gez Cornish Iain Kent Janet Charleston John Talbot John Tranter Nick Dunton Ursula Hallam Riders = 9 Report: Thankfully the deluge forecast earlier in the week did not materialise and the nine riders enjoyed dry conditions. The 32 miles to the cafe seemed to pass quickly without event and all the riders stayed pretty much together. David and Ursula left us at Aston (did not need refreshment!) and headed back to Newbury. The rest of us enjoyed a tail wind on our way home and were also treated to glimpses of the sunset. We just about achieved the 15mph target....I was actually home by 5pm with the kettle on..... can't be bad! Thanks to all for a smooth and enjoyable ride.
Distance: 72.42 km (45.00 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/439256
Proposed Route: http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=323081"
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Sun Nov 6th 2011

Autumn Colours Ride 1/2	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 1:30 pm	Start Location: Woodcote
Description: A gentle afternoon ride of about 20 miles through the Chiltern Beechwoods to enjoy the autumn colours (weather permitting). Meet on the village green in Woodcote by the village sign (GR SU645819). We'll follow a figure of 8 route via Kidmore End and Checkendon with a short (10 minute) refreshment stop at Stoke Row at about half-way. Some gradual ups and downs but no major hills. Please bring your camera and refreshments. Lights recommended, although we should have finished by dusk. If you fancy a longer ride, why not cycle out to join us. Please let Steve know you are planning to come (so that we know when everyone's arrived). Woodcote is about 35 minutes drive (20 miles) from Wantage via the A417 to Streatley, Goring and Crays Pond.
Riders: Alice Robson Barbara Lambers Catherine Wainwright Ian Murray Lorna Swanton Peter Hallowell Ros Hallowell Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Riders = 10 Report: 10 riders on a delightful Autumn afternoon. More details and a few pictures to come. Steve
Distance: 27.36 km (17.00 mi)
Through the woods near Gallowtree common It was just warm enough for shorts... Climbing through the woods near Checkendon ..each taking it at their own pace. A surprise visit from Emily, the steam lorry The group at the Maharajah's Well in Stoke Row
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Tue Nov 8th 2011

Turbo training

Leader: Ginny Henderson	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: East Hanney
Description: 1 Hour, warm up, main set, cool down. Do as much or little as you like. Followed by optional core work, drinks , fruit and biscuits. This sociable session maintains or improves fitness. Some go very hard, some go easy, so you won't be left out if you're nunfit, don't want a whole session or are really good! 4 spare trainers. Phone for info.
Riders: Dean Douglas Ginny Henderson Jon Seddon Maurice Bawden Neil Warner Tessa Darley Riders = 6 Report: Steady state tonight though for some reason I found that quite a hard tonight. Scary core exercise from Tessa who was the only one any good at it,Neil has video prof of this but I am not sure wether this is a good or bad thing!. Tony away and Paul AWOL ( ie no babysitter )
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Tue Nov 8th 2011

Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-roading in the dark is an experience you must try for your cycling life to be complete! Knobbly tyres and lights required. About 15 miles up to the Ridgeway and back down again. Sometimes, by agreement on the night, we might go a bit further. Bright lights are required for off-road riding in the dark, and a rear light for getting home. I have 2 spare ones that I can lend so you can see if you like it before buying your own. Contact me so I know to bring them. Dark, cold and wet – we'll ride in any 2. But please let me know if you are coming so I can tell you if I decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
Riders: Richard Anstis Riders = 1 Report: Richard went on his own: 26km from Hanney over the railway bridge at the sewage works (good), then NW to Denchworth (ploughed!), NE back to Hanneys (fast track), through to the Steventon road (grim), E to the old canal (bumpy, unpleasant), cutting SW then S on Ardington Lane, looping back up behind Lains Barn and linking N to Old Man's Lane and back to Hanney. A big figure of 8 and good in parts, but all in all not recommended.
Distance: 26.00 km (16.16 mi)
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Tue Nov 15th 2011

Turbo training

Leader: Ginny Henderson	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: East Hanney
Description: 1 Hour, warm up, main set, cool down. Do as much or little as you like. Followed by optional core work, drinks , fruit and biscuits. This sociable session maintains or improves fitness. Some go very hard, some go easy, so you won't be left out if you're unfit, don't want a whole session or are really good! 4 spare trainers. Phone for info.
Riders: Dean Douglas Ginny Henderson Jon Seddon Paul Jarvis Tessa Darley Tony Smith Riders = 6 Report: Another good session. Thanks Tony for grub and Tessa for homemade biltong . Tessa is very good at dried foods, I wonder if she can be persuaded to take orders? (Also scarily good at the core stuff.) Neil gets extra points for being at the DA meeting. Thank you for coming people !
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Tue Nov 15th 2011

Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-roading in the dark is an experience you must try for your cycling life to be complete! Knobbly tyres and lights required. About 15 miles up to the Ridgeway and back down again. Sometimes, by agreement on the night, we might go a bit further. Bright lights are required for off-road riding in the dark, and a rear light for getting home. I have 2 spare ones that I can lend so you can see if you like it before buying your own. Contact me so I know to bring them. Dark, cold and wet – we'll ride in any 2. But please let me know if you are coming so I can tell you if I decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
Riders: David Yearley Robin Tucker Riders = 2 Report: Just two of us tonight, but the weather was good and by mutual consent (I think) we decided that a longer ride was in order. We set of via Crab Hill and Goddards Brook to the Ridgeway. Down Wether Down, across the road between West Ilsley and Farnborough and up Old Down (a killer climb!) Then fun time going down the gentle slope from 460804 and the twisty singletrack to near the A34 by East Ilsley. Then up the Ridgeway, under the A34 and down again. And back on the Sustrans route. Phew! A great ride - aching legs, but well worth it.
Distance: 40.23 km (25.00 mi)
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Written by : David Yearley

Posted on : November 18, 2011 at 9:07 PM

This was a great ride indeed, and the extra mileage was by mutual consent!

Sun Nov 20th 2011

Regular Wantage Ride	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: Don't miss this one (and note it starts in Wantage)! In response to good discussion at the AGM, this is a 2* all day ride. Almost entirely flat, leisurely riding - but with the chance to see Oxford from some very different angles. Out via Hanney and Fyfield, down Cumnor Hill and then a cunning route parallel to the A34 up to beautiful Wytham and Wolvercote. Down through wealthy North Oxford to lunch at the amazing Zappi's bike cafe in the heart of town. Then my patented secret offroad route out of town along the river and through to Botley. Back up Cumnor Hill (we will need some exercise..) and home via Wooton, Tubney and Charney Bassett. Total distance about 50 miles.
Riders: Adrian West Andrew Johnson Andy Belcher Andy Cowan Barry Gills Bill Flockton Catherine Wainwright David Yearley John Stamp John Tranter Mila Yearley Paul Jarvis Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Riders = 14 Report: Thanks to everyone for such an encouraging turn-out on a cold and misty morning. Fourteen riders, and quite a few doing their longest ever ride - which was exactly what this ride was designed for! All went according to plan, with some nice views across Port Meadow and an interesting loop down the Oxford Canal and through Jericho. Zappi's bike cafe was a great success, although we pretty much swamped the lone server with our orders. The secret riverside route to Botley is always fun and after the one climb of the day, it was pretty straightforward to home. Congratulations to all for the achievement and thanks for your company.
Distance: 80.47 km (50.00 mi)
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Tue Nov 22nd 2011

Turbo training

Leader: Ginny Henderson	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: East Hanney
Description: 1 Hour, warm up, main set, cool down. Do as much or little as you like. Followed by optional core work, drinks , fruit and biscuits. This sociable session maintains or improves fitness. Some go very hard, some go easy, so you won't be left out if you're unfit, don't want a whole session or are really good! 4 spare trainers. Phone for info.
Riders: Ginny Henderson Jon Seddon Neil Warner Tessa Darley Tony Smith Riders = 5 Report: A select few tonight so well done those who made it. Thank you for your efforts which are considerable for some of you. We missed Maurice Dean and Paul who couldn't make it tonight. Thanks for yummy food from Tessa and to Tony for shouting ,essential since I have lost my voice (good thing too I hear you cry ... ...) Special treat in the shape of a visitor making a social call, namely Des, it was lovely to see him. Lets hope he comes again.
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Tue Nov 22nd 2011

Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-roading in the dark is an experience you must try for your cycling life to be complete! Knobbly tyres and lights required. About 15 miles up to the Ridgeway and back down again. Sometimes, by agreement on the night, we might go a bit further. Bright lights are required for off-road riding in the dark, and a rear light for getting home. I have 2 spare ones that I can lend so you can see if you like it before buying your own. Contact me so I know to bring them. Dark, cold and wet – we'll ride in any 2. But please let me know if you are coming so I can tell you if I decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
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Sat Nov 26th 2011

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	2*

Leader: David Bridge	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: 55km (40 miles) afternoon ride, with a tea stop, at a riding pace of ~18km/h (11-13mph). No major hills. Lights required to get back to Grove from the tea stop at Ardington. Grove, Charney Bassett, Longworth, Appleton, Besselsleigh, Cothill, Shippon, Abingdon, Drayton, Steventon Hill, West Hendred, Ginge, Ardington (cafe), Grove.
Riders: Adrian West Barry Gills Brian Hipwell Chris Walters David Bridge David Smith Louis Hall Richard Anstis Stephen Quartermain Steve Boreham Steve Joyce Steve Swanton Ursula Hallam Riders = 13 Report: We left Grove soon after 1pm with 13 riders. Weather was windy which made some stretches of the ride much harder than others. The route we followed was almost exactly as planned except that we had to use the cafe at Key gardens (at the top of Steventon Hill) as we did not expect to get to Ardington in time. Arrived back just as it got dark.
Distance: 54.00 km (33.55 mi)	Ride Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/136373907
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=330488"
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Tue Nov 29th 2011

Turbo training

Leader: Ginny Henderson	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: East Hanney
Description: 1 Hour, warm up, main set, cool down. Do as much or little as you like. Followed by optional core work, drinks , fruit and biscuits. This sociable session maintains or improves fitness. Some go very hard, some go easy, so you won't be left out if you're unfit, don't want a whole session or are really good! 4 spare trainers. Phone for info.
Riders: Ginny Henderson Neil Warner Paul Jarvis Tony Smith Riders = 4 Report: We did well even if there wen't many of us!
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Tue Nov 29th 2011

Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-roading in the dark is an experience you must try for your cycling life to be complete! Knobbly tyres and lights required. About 15 miles up to the Ridgeway and back down again. Sometimes, by agreement on the night, we might go a bit further. Bright lights are required for off-road riding in the dark, and a rear light for getting home. I have 2 spare ones that I can lend so you can see if you like it before buying your own. Contact me so I know to bring them. Dark, cold and wet – we'll ride in any 2. But please let me know if you are coming so I can tell you if I decide to cancel due to really bad weather.
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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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