Oxfordshire CTC Chit-Chat

Mid-June saw a group of cyclists at Newcastle Quay waiting in torrential rain for the ferry to Bergen and the fjords where there was warmth and sunshine and the fields were being irrigated. We did have one wet evening so Dave Collins found a use for the umbrella, which he had in his panniers….

The Tri-Vets was blessed with good weather and all of the participants seemed to enjoy the ride.

Wantage section had a well-attended Midsummer Ride to Avebury.

Another very successful DA barbecue was hosted by Mavis and Lou with the raffle raising £100 for Whizz-Kidz.

A number of cyclists from Oxfordshire swelled the crowds at various points to enjoy the caravan and see the riders go through during the Tour de France before the finish in Canterbury.

During Climate Change Week Brigitte and Kevin Hickman organised an exercise to compare journey times by different modes of transport in Witney. Not surprisingly, cycling was quicker than driving or walking from various points to the High Street.

The Mildenhall Rally was held over a weekend of good weather which caught everyone by surprise.

Don’t forget the DA AGM on November 10^th, and as well as attending you can also consider becoming a committee member.

Eve Thornton

Oxfordshire DA Secretary