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Sun Dec 9th 2018

2* Mince Pie Ride	2*

Leader: Jon Townsin	Start Time: 9:45 am	Start Location: WMP
Description: The 2* route takes us out via Denchworth and Charney Bassett, along Fernham Road through Shellingford and on towards White Horse Hill via Uffington. Well fuelled, we'll be coming back via Baulking Lane and Denchworth and back to Wantage via the plane on a stick. Don't forget your lights and a mud guard please! Our annual festive ride, which again is in aid of Whizz-Kidz, the children's mobility charity. Guests and other cycling clubs are very welcome to cycle with us from Wantage Market Place from 9:45 onwards or join us at White Horse Hill NT car park (grid ref SU 293866) from 11:15 to 12:00 for mince pies and mulled wine. All proceeds on the day will go to Whizz-Kidz. We shall have on-road rides at 1, 2 and 3* grades and off-road rides to choose from - ride entries with details will appear closer to the date. This is a very popular event, so please arrive in good time for registration. Afterwards there will be a ride directly back to Wantage. Car parking: If driving in to join rides from Wantage, there is free car parking in the Portway car park (by the Beacon, the former Civic hall) on Sundays, OX12 9BU. See http://beaconwantage.co.uk/contact and scroll to bottom of page for map.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Brian Hipwell Des Higgs Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Karl Blake Nigel Hughes Roger Postbeschild Riders = 8 Weather: Report: A quiet and enjoyable amble through the vale, mostly avoiding the drizzle - but not quite! The homeward stretch was a bit quicker and a lot drier! Lovely mulled wine and mince pies may have had something to do with the general conviviality...
Distance: 46.00 km (28.58 mi)
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29008626"
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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