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Sun Dec 9th 2012

Mince Pie Ride - 2* Off Road	2*

Leader: Robin Tucker	Start Time: 10:00 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: For full details of the event see the "Annual Mince pie ride" entry. The 2* off road ride will leave after the 3* group at about 10:00 - but please arrive at least 10 minutes beforehand to register.
Riders: David Brown Karen Froud Robin Tucker Riders = 3 Weather: Report: 6 of us for the off-road ride to the mince pies. Good to see Karen again, and her son went on a road ride. 3 newcomers to CTC rides: Andrew McKeegan, Matthew Phillips and Kevin Woodley. Plus David B and myself. Having checked out the route on Tuesday, I knew we didn't have time to go up Lark Hill, so we went out on the road to Letcombe Regis, then up to Letcombe Bassett and up the big climb of Gramps Hill. Phew - at least we were on the Ridgeway now. I was glad to find out that the track had dried out a bit since Tuesday. It was still against the wind though, and up and down before climbing gradually to White Horse Hill. Then down the other side and into the carpark for mulled wine and mince pies. After a heathy portion of each, way set off back up the Ridgeway, until Collett Bush where we turned left and down to Sparsholt, along the road to Childrey and the bridleway to East Challow. Just before Challow, I peeled of left to head for the Fox. The others headed back into Wantage.
Distance: 28.97 km (18.00 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