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Sun Dec 9th 2012

Mince Pie Ride - 2*	2*

Leader: Glen Savegar	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: For full details of the event see the "Annual Mince pie ride" entry. The 2* ride will leave after the 3* group at about 10:00 - but please arrive at least 10 minutes beforehand to register. Our route will take us from Wantage Market Place and onto Letcombe Regis, Letcombe Bassett, Childrey, Sparsholt and Westcot, before beginning the ascent of White Horse Hill, (Everyone climbs at their own comfortable pace!) where we will gather for mince pies and mulled wine in the NT car park. I will be leading a ride back to the Fox Inn after the event, departing White Horse Hill at approx 12.15.
Riders: Andrew Moore Andy Cowan Angela Sanders Audrey Hellar Barry Gillott Brian Hipwell David Berger David Roberts David White Des Higgs Elenol Georgak Father Christmas Gillian Parry Glen Savegar J Blythe Janet Charleston John Rushton Katherine Boyce Lucia Singer Lynn Moore Matt Swabey Maurice Allsworth Peter Burgess Sarah Gilbert Sarah Matthews Steve Burr Tim Smith Tom Froud Tom Headon Vicky Lawson Riders = 30 Weather: Report: A quite staggering number! I'm still not certain I managed to capture everyones name, but do contact me if I have missed you from the riders list! An enjoyable ride, and a group at least the length of Wantage market place (and more!) headed out with a chilling breeze for company. On reaching the outskirts of Letcombe Bassett however the group had depleted somewhat, with the more energetic members opting to ride off the front at a brisker rate whilst the rest of us continued at a 2* pace. Thanks Brian for your excellent sweeping! A fabulous turnout at White Horse Hill NT car park. A big thankyou to John, Carin, and Kerry for the real hard work of the day, preparing and co-ordinating the excellent mulled wine and mince pies, and most importantly collecting donations for the childrens mobility charity WhizzKidz ! Same time next year? Glen S
Distance: 25.75 km (16.00 mi)
Kevin and Des approaching the summit! Ros and Peter on the final push to the top ! Vintage Dawes Galaxy Tandem! Mulled wine, mince pies, and a welcome break !
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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