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Sat Jun 2nd 2012

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	3*

Leader: Nick Dunton	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Heading north for an arc round Witney. A mix of small country lanes and some larger roads where we can stretch our legs. A few hills as we flirt with the fringes of the Cotswolds – plus the climb from Tadpole Bridge to Buckland – but nothing serious. Small section of bridle path. Tea stop at Bampton. Approx. 75km. Back c. 5.30 Route: Grove, Denchworth, West Hanney, Southmoor, Appleton, Cumnor, Farmoor, Swinford Bridge, Enysham, Cuckoo Lane, East End, Ashford Bridge, Wilcote, Delly End, Hailey, Priest Hill Lane, Crawley, Brize Norton, Bampton, Tadpole Bridge, Buckland, Charney Bassett, Denchworth, Grove. Nick 01235-848580/07774-838310
Riders: Chris Walters John Talbot John Tranter Nick Dunton Riders = 4 Report: Cool conditions although no rain with a fairly stiff easterly breeze. A fast peleton. One unscheduled stop for Chris to rebuild John Tranter's back axle. Tea stop in Bampton. We added the extra piece through Aston and Great Brook lane to make the total distance almost exactly 80km. Back at 5.00.
Distance: 80.50 km (50.02 mi)	Ride Details: http://app.strava.com/rides/9936181
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Sat Jun 2nd 2012 to Tue Jun 5th 2012

CTC Oxfordshire Bourton-on-the Water Weekend 2/3	2*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: Grove
Description: Update 11 May: further details now posted on CTC Oxfordshire website. See URL below. We are planning a long weekend away to Bourton-on-the-Water over the Jubilee Bank Holiday. There will be a ride out on Saturday 2nd June (3), returning on Tuesday 5th June (3), with a choice of rides on Sunday and Monday, one fairly short of 25 miles (2), the other about 50 miles (3). These rides will start in Bourton (provisionally) at 9.30am going in a NE or NW direction to explore the heart of the Cotswolds. As usual, there will be stops for coffee and lunch. Some people will be camping while others prefer to B&B. As this is Jubilee Weekend, we expect Bourton to be particularly busy and would advise early booking. Steve and Robin are planning to cycle out on Saturday to meet the group from Oxford for coffee at Yarnton Garden Centre , Steve leaving Grove at 9am. We'll then continue onto Bourton for a late lunch at the Mousetrap. It's about 22 miles to coffee and 46 miles to Bourton and then about 30 miles back via Burford, Brize and Bampton if you want to make a day ride of it. Further details on the routes for Sunday and Monday in the individual ride entries below. Riders are welcome to join us for the whole or part of the weekend. If you are interested in coming on one or more days please contact Steve or the individual ride leader. For further details including links for accommodation please see the CTC Oxfordshire website.
Riders: Ellen Lee Helen Beane James Dawton Matt Chambers Robin Tucker Stephen Lee Steve Swanton Riders = 7 Report: Robin (who'd already cycled over from Steventon) made good time from Grove to Yarnton despite a headwind. As we locked our bikes Matt appeared and together we joined 7 riders from Oxford for coffee... (more to come).
Distance: 80.47 km (50.00 mi)
Proposed Route: http://www.oxonctc.org.uk/"
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Sun Jun 3rd 2012

CTC Oxfordshire Bourton Weekend - 3* Sunday Ride	3*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Riverside Café, Bourton-on-the-water
Description: A hilly all-day ride of about 50 miles at a moderate pace of 12-14mph led by James Dawton (01865 327969 or mob: 07871 258535) starting from the Riverside Cafe, High Street, Bourton-on-the-water, GL54 2BP. Coffee in Winchcombe, Lunch in Chipping Campden, back to Bourton for tea. Riders welcome just for the day - but please let James know you are coming in advance.
Riders: James Dawton Robin Tucker Riders = 2 Report: 4 riders chose the longer option including Jo and Richard from Oxford...
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Sun Jun 3rd 2012

CTC Oxfordshire Bourton Weekend - 1/2* Sunday Ride	2*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Riverside Café, Bourton-on-the-water
Description: A leisurley introduction to some Cotswold hills; a ride of about 22 miles led by Helen Beane (01865 726750 or mob: 07958 933627) starting at 10am from the Riverside Cafe, High Street, Bourton-on-the-water, GL54 2BP. We'll be climbing to Stow on the Wold for lunch (9.5 miles)and with time to look round. Back on the bike, there's a lovely long descent to Bledington in the Evenlode Valley and then a steady climb in stages back over the Wold through the Westcots and then a final descent back to Bourton from Little Rissington. This is designed to be a relaxed and sociable ride with plenty of time to enjoy the views and take the hills at your own pace. Riders very welcome to come along just for the day, but please let Helen or Steve (07857 527990) know that you are planning to come. Parking available in the main village car park on the south east side of the village off Rissington Road just before Birdland (or take a chance in one of the side roads).
Riders: Chloe Tucker Ellen Lee Helen Beane Kerry Tucker Lorna Swanton Stephen Lee Steve Swanton Riders = 7 Report: Despite the damp conditions we had a great day out. The Countryside was just gorgeous, vividly green with wild flowers filling the roadside verges. Everyone managed the hills and the rain abated for most of our ride home. (More to come...)
Distance: 37.82 km (23.50 mi)
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Mon Jun 4th 2012

CTC Oxfordshire Bourton Weekend - 3* Monday Ride	3*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Riverside Café, Bourton-on-the-water, GL54
Description: A hilly all-day ride of about 50 miles at a moderate pace of 12-14mph led by James Dawton (01865 327969 or mob: 07871 258535) starting from starting from the Riverside Cafe, High Street, Bourton-on-the-water, GL54 2BP. Coffee in Moreton-in-Marsh, Lunch in Welford-on-Avon, back to Bourton for tea. Optional 1.5 mile detour at lunchtime to visit the Scott commemorative window in Binton church. Riders welcome just for the day - but please let James know you are coming in advance.
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Mon Jun 4th 2012

CTC Oxfordshire Bourton Weekend - 2* Monday Ride	2*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: Riverside Café, Bourton-on-the-water
Description: A relaxed but hilly ride of about 30 miles through the northern Cotswolds with a stop for lunch at Broadway Tower led by Richard Morris (Tel: 01865 739123 ), starting from the Riverside Café, High Street, Bourton-on-the-water, GL54 2BP. There's a steady climb from Bourton up to the top of the Cotswold escarpment and then a great ride along the top to Broadway Tower (optional £4.50 entrance fee to go up). No fee to access cafe. Returning via the Upper Windrush Valley passing the Guitings and Kineton. Riders very welcome to come along just for the day, but please let Steve know (07857 527990) that you are planning to come. Parking available in the main village car park on the south east side of the village off Rissington Road just before Birdland (or take a chance in one of the side roads).
Riders: Chloe Tucker Ellen Lee Helen Beane Kerry Tucker Lorna Swanton Michael Tayler Robin Tucker Stephen Lee Steve Swanton Riders = 9 Report: After the damp of Sunday, sunshine today and a throughly enjoyable ride up to Broadway Tower. More details and pics to come.
Distance: 43.45 km (27.00 mi)
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Tue Jun 5th 2012

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Continuing a tradition we established last year, the 3* riders will be setting the example for their 2* fellows by conquering Uffington White Horse Hill first this evening. In order to make the 3* ride a 3* ride, we may have to get a little warmed up with the Letcombes and Hackpen Hill first. Around 26 miles in total.
Riders: Geoff Covey John Talbot John Tranter Paul Jarvis Riders = 4 Report: More pretty terrible weather reduced the takers and also somewhat reduced the ride. We reluctantly decided to forget the big Hill and just do an extended loop around the Vale. Still, an enjoyable time anyway.
Distance: 40.23 km (25.00 mi)	Ride Details: http://app.strava.com/rides/10166508
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Tue Jun 5th 2012

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: We'll be heading up to conquer White Horse Hill, weather permitting. Although a stiff climb, all the 2* riders did very well last year and got to the top (even those that thought they wouldn't be able to), so no chickening out! 32km in total, and an easy ride back through the Vale to finish
Riders: Andy Cowan Catherine Mann Chris Walters Luke Smith Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Riders = 6 Report: After sum "umm-ing and ahh-ing" we decided to merge the 1* and 2* rides tonight, giving us a good group to do a 20-miler in the mizzle (which was really not much of a problem) around the Vale, out via the outskirts of Uffington and back via Gainfield and Charney Bassett. Nothing much to report, other than it was a nice sociable group, keeping a very consistent pace right throughout the ride - thanks everyone for your company!
Distance: 32.80 km (20.38 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/694361
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=257485"
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Tue Jun 5th 2012

10 Mile Club 1* - merged with 2*	1*

Leader: Steve Boreham	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A flattish ride around the Vale visting Denchworth, Lyford and West Hanney (about 9 miles). Accompanied children and newcomers very welcome. These rides are designed to be a gentle and sociable introduction to group riding and to build rider confidence. As the name suggests, we aim to cover about 10 miles at a speed of about 10 miles per hour, stopping to rest and look at interesting things on the way.
Riders: Riders = 0 Report: No takers for the 1* ride this evening so the Steves joined the 2* ride tonight.
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Tue Jun 5th 2012

Tuesday Evening Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-road ride around local tracks.
Riders: David Yearley Robin Tucker Riders = 2 Report:
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Sat Jun 9th 2012

New Forest Tour 2*	2*

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: Cadnam, New Forest - http://g.co/maps/y48ey
Description: An "away" ride which will be run at a solid 2* pace (18-20km/h, 12-13mph) , meeting at Cadnam - http://g.co/maps/y48ey - 90 minutes from Wantage. The route covers 80km of the nicest lanes in the New Forest, with a pub lunch stop along the way. There are a few short hills and a longer drag, but if you can climb Hackpen Hill, there will be nothing that troubles you!) Ride definitely on - please contact Chris if you plan to join in but haven't already spoken to him. Weather forecast is fine but pretty windy.
Riders: Catherine Wainwright Chris Walters David Bridge David Smith Michael Tayler Mila Yearley Paul Watson Phil Stubbings Ursula Hallam Riders = 9 Report: Nine riders set out on time from Cadnam, heading south to Beaulieu, where we had a timely coffee stop. The two table were split in clinical fashion - the cake eaters and the envious. Dark clouds loomed and we felt a few spots of rain, but nothing serious. Heading east into the headwind was quite arduous, as was the climb up the Bolderwood Ornamental Drive, but we made light work of it all and arrived at the Red Shoot Inn for a very nice lunch. After lunch was more undulating, but everyone did really well, and it was awesome getting a wind-assist up Deadman's Hill before the descent into the appropriately named Nomansland and then wiggled through the fantastic flowering rhododendron display for a well-earned cuppa at the finish. Everyone rode really well, and the consensus was that we should have more 2* all-day rides - ride leaders please take note!
Distance: 83.30 km (51.76 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/700752
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=8227"
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Written by : Paul Watson

Posted on : June 10, 2012 at 9:29 AM

Great ride Chris & good group to ride with, thank you

Sun Jun 10th 2012

Betjeman Bike Ride	1*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: The car park of the Lamb pub, Mill Street, Wantage
Description: NB: please note that we will gather in the car park of the Lamb pub in Mill Street in order to begin the tour of the Park. This is a special ride organised in collaboration with the Trustees of the Betjeman Park as part of the Wantage Summer Festival. We are inviting all those interested to start with a tour of the Park and then join us in a gentle 10 mile ride out to Uffington, where John Betjeman lived in the 1930's and 40's. St Mary's Church in Uffington will be providing tea and cakes and there will be the chance to visit Tom Brown's School Museum next door. This will be the end of the formal ride, but we will escort riders back to Wantage and Grove afterwards.
Riders: Andy Cowan Chloe Tucker John Tranter John Vandore Kerry Tucker Lorna Swanton Robin Tucker Sean Butler Stan Cowan Steve Burr Steve Swanton Riders = 11 Report: Well, given that I was seriously considering cancelling this ride two days before, given the apocalyptic weather forecast at that time, we did well! An excellent turn-out, with a nice combination of old and new riders. We had a very interesting tour of the Betjeman Park led by Ralph Cobham before setting off. The ride went according to plan and we had a very good tea and cake stop at St Mary's church in Uffington (built in 1250 and known as the Cathedral of the Vale). I wasn't sure how the younger riders would cope with the second half of the ride but they all did extremely well to power back to Grove where we all went our separate ways. A great effort by everyone!
Distance: 32.19 km (20.00 mi)
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Tue Jun 12th 2012

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: On the assumption that the weather can't be as bad as it was last Tuesday, we will have another go at conquering Uffington White Horse Hill this evening. In order to make the 3* ride a 3* ride, we may have to get a little warmed up with the Letcombes and Hackpen Hill first. Around 26 miles in total.
Riders: Andy Cowan Frank Schroer Geoff Covey John Talbot John Tranter Paul Jarvis Phil Stubbings Richard Pethybridge Ursula Hallam Riders = 9 Report: Finally, some reasonable weather! All went to plan, a good group and a good pace. We seemed to romp up the big hill at an impressive pace and had a good burn-up on the way back through the Vale, interrupted only briefly by an impressively large flood on the road between Denchworth and Grove. As always in these situations, the key factor is - as long as the water level stays below bottom bracket level, all is well... Thanks to everyone for a very enjoyable ride.
Distance: 40.23 km (25.00 mi)	Ride Details: http://app.strava.com/rides/10675420
Our leader reaches the summit The group at the top of Dragon Hill
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Tue Jun 12th 2012

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Edith Hipwell	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Enjoy an easy-paced ride around the local lanes. 25 - 40km. May be hills on some weeks.
Riders: Steve Boreham Riders = 1 Report:
Distance: 28.97 km (18.00 mi)
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Tue Jun 12th 2012

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: David Smith	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A flattish, slightly longer ride around the Vale to enjoy the longer evening. We'll be heading to Stanford-in-the-Vale by way of Denchworth, Charney Bassett and Gainfield, returning by "Park Lane" and Asti stud (about 14 miles). One short stretch along the A417 at Stanford but with left turns only. Accompanied children and newcomers very welcome. These rides are designed to be a gentle and sociable introduction to group riding and to build rider confidence. As the name suggests, we aim to cover about 10 miles at a speed of about 10 miles per hour, stopping to rest and look at interesting things on the way.
Riders: David Smith Kerry Tucker Lorna Swanton Steve Swanton Riders = 4 Report:
Distance: 22.53 km (14.00 mi)
Braving the floods near the railway bridge Safely through... A kind car driver warned us about this one... ...along Park Lane
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Tue Jun 12th 2012

Tuesday Evening Easy Off-road Ride	1*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A shorter and easier off-road ride around local tracks, suitable for off-road beginners and those wanting to give it a go. About 10 miles and not going all the way up to the Ridgeway, but still aiming to have some fun! Should suit any form of mountain bike, or solidly built touring or cyclocross bikes - call me if you are not sure.
Riders: David Brown David Yearley Karen Froud Richard Anstis Robin Tucker Steve Burr Riders = 6 Report: This was planned an easier ride for those wishing to try out the off-road experience. I was checking the weather forecast nervously as it approached. In the end there was no rain on the day, but a lot the day before. So there was plenty of mud and puddles for testing bike control skills and getting muddy! 6 of us set off: 3 off-road regulars, 1 usually on-road rider testing out the mud, and 2 newcomers to the club. We went along a squishy Crab Hill and then up Goddards Brook. I normally try to plan loops, but this one was more out-and-back as that let people pick how far they wanted to go towards the Ridgeway. Based on different speed levels, we split and 4 went all the way up to the Ridgeway and down "Sheep Hill" (Middlehill Down on the map and no sheep today). The other 2 of us met up with them at them bottom of this big hill and we all rode back together. I think everyone enjoyed it, everyone got muddy, and no one got damaged - although Steve had a bit of a nettle encounter near the end! 11 miles for everyone, but 4 people could add 2 miles to that.
Distance: 17.70 km (11.00 mi)
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Sun Jun 17th 2012

Regular Wantage Ride	3*

Leader: Glen Savegar	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: 80-100km all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, riding pace 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing almost inevitable. This months ride will head out to Streatley and Goring. A few hills before lunch, but taken at a leisurely pace with plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings! Out-From Wantage we will head up Chain Hill before turning left for Farnborough, West and East Ilsley, Compton, Aldworth, Goring and Streatley. The plan is to stop for lunch here, but if it's busy (It's Fathers Day!) we will seek out an alternative on the homeward route. Return-From Goring we will pick up the Icknield Way to Wallingford, Little Wittenham, Long Wittenham, Appleford, Sutton Courtenay, Drayton, Steventon, NCN 44 to Wantage. Approx- 51.5 miles (83 kms)
Riders: David Smith David Yearley Derek Boutle Des Higgs Glen Savegar Steven Rogers Ursula Hallam Riders = 7 Report: Unfortunately there was little opportunity for us to ease into our ride gently as we were immediately confronted with the sharp incline of Chain Hill from Wantage, but were rewarded for our efforts with the lovely views from the road heading east to the Ilsleys, where we were met by Ursula and David who had cycled over from Newbury to join us. Having bags of time on our hands and not wanting to arrive at Goring too early, the byeway east of Compton seemed like an interesting diversion from our planned route. Well!..a promising enough beginning (and end!), but also a stretch of track midway more suited to a ramble than a cycle ride, so a little dismounting and pushing of bikes was required as I realised we had probably reached the point of no return. Still!..a pleasant diversion, but probably not a great decision for a road ride...and we even picked up a puncture for our troubles from a thorn!..Oops..Sorry Derek! Anyway enough of that!..We were soon back on course, and heading downhill to cross the Thames at Streatley for lunch at The John Barleycorn Inn. Nice baguettes sitting in the garden, and enjoying the welcome return of our dear old friend the sun Iknield way and quiet roads followed after lunch, where we said goodbye to Ursula and David at the crossroads west of Woodcote. Crossing the river once more at Wallingford, there followed a brief magical mystery tour of Brightwell Cum Sotwell, and a partially successful attempt to guess the correct exit from the village. A pleasant but uneventful return home skirting Wittenham Clumps, and onto Appleford, Sutton Courtenay, Drayton, and Steventon. No takers for tea at Q Gardens this time around, so we opted instead to cut the route ever so slightly short, and head home by way of Hanney Cow Road. Thanks everyone for your company, and a big welcome back to Des. It was really nice to see you out on your bike again! Glen S
Distance: 77.25 km (48.00 mi)
Phew!...Made it to the top of Chain Hill! Poppies and Punctures...:-) Who could not love a garden and view like this?
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Tue Jun 19th 2012

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: David Smith	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A slightly longer route tonight at 30 miles (47km) but not intended to be “fast and furious”. Out to Abingdon via Denchworth and Steventon. Heading back to Grove via Frilford Heath, Fyfield, Hinton Waldrist, Gainfield, Charney Basset and Denchworth. There one short section of reasonable track between Tubney and Fyfield, just to avoid a stretch on the A420.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Andrew Johnson Andy Cowan David Smith Frank Schroer Janet Charleston Phil Stubbings Ursula Hallam Riders = 8 Report: An excellent ride with a very tight group this evening. There was sunshine, it was warm and very little wind, almost perfect conditions. Unfortunately one of us suffered a major puncture just before Steventon and had to retire, hopefully you made it home safely? The ride was taken at a very good pace, my bike computers claims we managed to average 16.6 mph, but we kept the group together and everyone helped out at the front. Unfortunately my GPS batteries ran out as we entered Denchworth on the way home so I only have a partial record of the route.
Distance: 48.99 km (30.44 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/724085
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=415624"
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Tue Jun 19th 2012

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: Chris Walters	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: We'll be heading up to conquer White Horse Hill, weather permitting. Although a stiff climb, all the 2* riders did very well last year and got to the top (even those that thought they wouldn't be able to), so no chickening out! 32km in total, and an easy ride back through the Vale to finish
Riders: Adrian West Andy Belcher Brian Hipwell Catherine Mann Catherine Wainwright Chris Walters Des Higgs Ian Howland Luke Smith Michael Tayler Simon Cousins Steve Joyce Riders = 12 Report: A very nice evening, combining good weather with a football match, and the roads were empty! White Horse Hill was climbed by all at a variety of speeds (well done!), and then we had a bit of a blast on the way back from Fernham to the main road. Other than that, it all passed off rather uneventfully
Distance: 33.20 km (20.63 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/725245
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=257485"
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Tue Jun 19th 2012

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A flat ride around the Vale visting Denchworth, Lyford and West Hanney (about 9 miles) for Bike Week. If you are new to cycling and have been plucking up the courage to have a go, then this will be a very suitable easy ride for a first outing. Accompanied children and newcomers very welcome. These rides are designed to be a gentle and sociable introduction to group riding and to build rider confidence. As the name suggests, we aim to cover about 10 miles at a speed of about 10 miles per hour, stopping to rest and look at interesting things on the way. For more information about Bike Week see link below
Riders: Alvaro Rey Edith Hipwell Kerry Tucker Lorna Swanton Sara Smith Steve Burr Steve Swanton Riders = 7 Report: A lovely summer evening to be out on the bike . We stopped in Lyford and visited the small church there before continuing on our loop to West Hanney. Back just before 8pm after a relaxed and sociable ride.
Distance: 14.48 km (9.00 mi)
Proposed Route: http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/"
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Tue Jun 19th 2012

Tuesday Evening Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-road ride around local tracks.
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Sat Jun 23rd 2012

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	2*

Leader: David Smith	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: At 65 km (40 miles), a little longer than the usual 2, we are heading out to the cafe at Cotswold Woollen Weavers (http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/plaza/hk67/visitor.htm). The ride will be taken at 2 pace. We leave Grove via the ubiquitous Denchworth route, before heading towards Uffington & Fernhan. We then skirt Faringdon and head on towards Coleshill & Lechlade. The tea stop is in the village of Filkins at about 38 km in to the ride. After much deserved refreshment we head back via Bampton, Buckland, Gainfield, Charney Basset & (yet again) Denchworth. There is some climbing up to and beyond Faringdon, but that is familiar 2* territory and on the return is the long drag up towards Buckland, but that's about it. Please note the ride may finish around 17:30 due to the greater distance so please take that into consideration if you need to be back in Grove by a particular time.
Riders: Adrian West Andrew Johnson Brian Hipwell Chris Walters David Smith Edith Hipwell Phil Stubbings Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Ursula Hallam Riders = 10 Report: A really good ride with an excellent tea stop! It was quite windy on the way out to Uffington with one very heavy shower on the way. We made good progress along some very quiet roads to the tea stop at the Cotswold Wool Centre in Filkins, I’m told the cream teas were to die for! We raced the showers from Filkins to Bampton and had a dry and very pleasant ride back to Grove via Buckland.
Distance: 67.10 km (41.69 mi)
Proposed Route: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=416286"
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Tue Jun 26th 2012

Tuesday Evening 3* Ride	3*

Leader: Nick Dunton	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Blowingstone circuit: Denchworth, Goosey, Kingston Lisle, Blowingstone Hill, Lambourne, Hackpen Hill, Letcombes, Wantage, Grove. Hilly! Then on to social stop at the Fox, Denchworth at the end of the ride.
Riders: Andrew Johnson Ben Wellham David Smith Geoff Covey Janet Charleston John Talbot Nick Dunton Paul Jarvis Paul Ryan Robert Ryan Riders = 10 Report: Good fast ride. Hammered the hills. A little drizzle on top of Blowingstone and damp roads. Back to Grove c. 8.00 p.m.
Distance: 35.00 km (21.75 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/738521
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Tue Jun 26th 2012

Tuesday Evening 2* Ride	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: This week we will go out from Grove to Wantage, explore the track from Challow to Childrey (OK for road bikes) and then wander along to Sparsholt and Kingston Lisle. We've then got a few options depending on how we are going, before heading for the Fox, Denchworth at the end of the ride.
Riders: Adrian West Andy Cowan Brian Hipwell Catherine Mann Des Higgs Edith Hipwell John Tranter Luke Smith Neil Warner Steve Joyce Ursula Hallam Riders = 11 Report: All went according to plan. It sort of didn't quite rain, so I guess that's a bonus! Thanks to all for an enjoyable ride.
Distance: 32.19 km (20.00 mi)
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Tue Jun 26th 2012

10 Mile Club 1*	1*

Leader: Steve Boreham	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: A gentle flat ride around the Vale island villages of Goosey, Charney Bassett and Lyford (about 11 miles). Includes social stop at the Fox, Denchworth at the end of the ride. Accompanied children and newcomers very welcome. These rides are designed to be a gentle and sociable introduction to group riding and to build rider confidence. As the name suggests, we aim to cover about 10 miles at a speed of about 10 miles per hour, stopping to rest and look at interesting things on the way.
Riders: Kerry Tucker Lorna Swanton Sara Smith Steve Boreham Steve Burr Steve Swanton Riders = 6 Report: A lovely relaxed ride tonight with a nice group. The rain held off - well, a slight drizzle on part of the ride but, if anything, acted as a coolant (!) A gentle pace, stopping to enjoy the scenery where appropriate, and arriving at the all important pub stop in good time (ie first!) where all six of us stopped for a drink. A good ride which was a pleasure to lead.
Distance: 18.51 km (11.50 mi)
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Tue Jun 26th 2012

Tuesday Evening Off-road Ride	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 6:30 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Off-road ride around local tracks. Includes social stop at the Fox, Denchworth at the end of the ride.
Riders: David Yearley Richard Anstis Robin Tucker Riders = 3 Report: Up to the Ridgeway via Goddards Brook, then right past Baron Wantage's monument and descending into Letcombe before squishing through some mud and on to the Fox.
Distance: 24.30 km (15.10 mi)
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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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