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Sun Feb 25th 2001

Snow Drops at Welford Manor

Leader: Mavis Rose	Start Time: 12:20 pm	Start Location: WMP
Description: Kevin F will lead a hardy band to meet the Lambourne contingent at the Lambourne Church at 13:30, where Mavis will lead the ride to Welford Manor. A small donation is common for entrance. Please ensure that you have working lights just in case.
Riders: Alan Jones (dec) Dave Gribble Des Higgs Jane Bruffell Karen Fisher Kevin Fairs Laurent Chambard Mavis Rose Pat Hurt Richard Divall Robin Young Steve Bruffell Sue King Riders = 13 Report: We had to change the title of this one to Elephants as Wickham Church, since we could not get access to Welford Manor due to foot and mouth restrictions. We did see snowdrops however, and there really are elephants at Wickham. Ten of us departed Wantage on a glorious day, to meet the other three at Lambourne. The first mishap of the day was Richard, who managed to go over his handlebars on the way UP Hackpen hill, after his bike objected to the continued lack of attention and the front mudguard met the front wheel. Still, he landed on his head so was OK! On our return from the church Robins pannier went into his back wheel causing it to buckle, so he had to continue without a functioning rear brake. Mavis kindly supplied the tea stop, with Pat making a dash to Lambourne for cakes.
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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