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Sun Dec 13th 2020

The White Horse Cycle Challenge, 28 Nov - 13 Dec

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: TBC	Start Location: Uffington White Horse Hill
Description: For nearly 20 years, Cycling UK Wantage has organised a festive fund-raising event supporting Whizz-Kidz, the children’s mobility charity: the Annual Mince Pie Ride to White Horse Hill. Sadly this year, the normal arrangements will not be possible, but the urge to challenge ourselves before Christmas and support Whizz-Kidz remains. So, we are pleased to present the White Horse Cycle Challenge: We challenge individual riders to climb the great Hill at a time of their choosing between 28 November and 13 December (on their own, in a household group or with one friend or small group in line with social distancing guidelines in place at the time), take a selfie or photo at the top for proof, get extra respect for taking their own mince pie up there and raise money for Whizz-Kids. Our target is to see 100 riders complete the challenge. We have set up a donations page, here: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/whitehorsecyclechallenge and would welcome donations to support the efforts of all riders, whether from riders themselves, their family or friends. The event is open to all to who enjoy a cycling challenge. We have contacted all the local cycling clubs. To help non regular or non-local cyclists give it a go, we are working on a route sheet from Grove and Wantage to White Horse Hill and back. Watch this space! We ask participants to post their photos on the club Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cyclingukwantage or to send by email to: info@cyclingukwantage.org.uk This address can also be used for enquires about the event. Take care, keep safe and enjoy the challenge!
Riders: Amanda Seddon Andy Child Barry Gillott Carin Tranter Caroline Yorston Chris Gray Chris Higgs Christine Ellis Clare Hazell Dan Rolfe Dave Martin David Bridge David Green David Jackson David Smith Des Higgs Eddie Little Gareth Smith Gerry Jones Harry Kenyon-Slaney Hugo Pile James Bosley James Dawton Jan McCabe Jane John Jay Read Jenny Gower Jerry Bird John Rowland John Tranter Jon Townsin Joy Arthur Karen Townsin Karl Blake Katherine Boyce Kevin Sanders LeeAnn Norris Lisa Footner Lizzie Hardingham Martin Casey Martyn Wigmore Neil Townsend Nick Portsmouth Nick Stokell Nicole Pethybridge Patrick O'Leary Paul Bentley Paul Jarvis Pauline Casey Peter Cowan Philippa Kendall Richard Pethybridge Roger Postbeschild Sally Bensoussis Sarah Bowen Sharon Bedford Simon Atkin Stephanie Haddrell Steve Swanton Terry Penn Terry Ryland Ursula Hallam Val Smith Yvonne Bird Riders = 64 Report:
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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