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Sun Dec 9th 2012

Mince Pie Ride - 3*	3*

Leader: John Talbot	Start Time: 9:45 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: For full details of the event see the "Annual Mince pie ride" entry. The 3* ride will leave at about 9:55 - but please arrive at least 10 minutes beforehand to register. Route out via the Letcombes, HackPen Hill, Sparsholt, Kingston Lisle and Uffington. Route back via Uffington, Baulking, Denchworth (pub lunch for some) and Grove.
Riders: Bill Flockton - decd Bryan Charleston David Emms David Ryan David Smith David Talboys Frank Schroer Geoff Covey Iain Kent John Talbot Ken Tombs Kevin Stopps Kevin Thompson Louis Hall Matt Chambers Michael Brooke Nick Dunton Paul Jarvis Richard Saunders Steve Sanders Tom Willemsen Ursula Hallam Riders = 22 Weather: Report: Thankfully the weather was slightly warmer than recently so there wasn't any ice risk. A huge turnout of 44 riders for the 3* ride! Good to see so many of our friends from Didcot Phoenix arriving to support the ride. There were also groups of riders from Abingdon Freewheelers and Faringdon. A rather strong headwind made Hackpen Hill much tougher than usual and was actually made harder than Whitehorse Hill! The ride went smoothly despite the big group. There was one puncture and a broken chain near the rear of the peloton I hear. We were the first group to the carpark and the Mulled Wine and Mince Pies. After a natter and a munch small groups of riders made their way back in various directions. Thank you one and all for supporting the ride. Merry Christmas!!
Distance: 22.10 km (13.73 mi)	Ride Details: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1046296
Gathering at Wantage Market Place Mulled Wine and Mince Pies at Whitehorse Hill Santa enjoys some Mulled Wine Where's the Reindeer?
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1969387"
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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