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Mince Pie Rides 2021 |
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Leader:John Tranter |
Start Time:9:00 am |
Start Location:Uffington White Horse Hill |
Description:Great to be able to get the Mince Pie Ride tradition back on the road again. We will have already had a fortnight of individual Challenge rides, but this is expected to be the main focus for many local cyclists: four different group rides for us, plus many other local clubs scheduling their rides to join in. |
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Off-Road Mince Pie Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Robin Tucker |
Start Time:9:30 am |
Start Location:WMP |
Description:Our annual festive ride, which again is in aid of Whizz-Kidz, the children's mobility charity.This is the off-road ride, about 9 miles up to and along The Ridgeway to White Horse Hill - splendid views! We'll leave at 9:30am to give plenty of time to arrive for the pies and wine. |
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Riders:Robin TuckerRiders = 1 Report:Just me on the ride today, so I'll tell you about my full dayMy wife took the car, so I rode off-road from Abingdon to Wantage via the canal, Ardington and the new Icknield Greenway. In the summer I've made the 10 miles in under an hour, but this took 1h15 thanks to plenty of mud and head-wind. Finding no other off-road takers, I joined the 2-Star ride led ably by Roger P. We went via Letcombe, Childrey and Uffington. The flat bars and knobbly tyres were a bit of a disadvantage, but I was glad of the wide range of gears. Mulled wine and mince pies were enjoyed with a crowd of cyclists which included riders coming in from Corellian CC, Oxford Cycling UK, Didcot Phoenix, Newbury Road Club. Then it was time to take advantage of the now tailwind and I set off on the Ridgeway, riding it to Harwell and heading round the woods, past Rowstock to the Packhorse, though Milton Park. There I met Willem - who came on last Tuesday's ride and his partner - and we rode home together via Peep-o-day Lane | ||
Distance:72.42 km (45.00 mi) | ||
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3* Mince Pie Ride | 3* |
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Leader:Eddie Little |
Start Time:9:30 am |
Start Location:WMP |
Description:Our annual festive ride, which again is in aid of Whizz-Kidz, the children's mobility charity.This is a pre-bookable ride. To book your place, either text or email me. Text 07512645320 or email edlittle157@gmail.com No earlier than 09:00am on the Monday before the ride. You will receive confirmation from myself. Secondary Ride Leader. Sharon Bedford. From Wantage we’ll head through the beautiful downland villages of the Letcombe’s, Childrey, Westcot, Kingston Lisle, Baulking, Fernham, Longcot & Woolstone. From Woolstone we’ll have our first short but sharp climb up to the Spring Line turning left then right & head for our big climb White Horse Hill. ETA for White Horse Hill car park 11:20am. This is where we’ll all indulge in mulled wine & mince pies + catch up with old friends! Ride Distance 20 miles / 33km. Riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph) Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the departure time for briefing! Ride departs 09:30am. I will be leading a ride back to Wantage via Uffington, Goosey, The Fox Denchworth & Grove. |
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Riders:Andrew RimmerEddie Little Jo Little Joy Arthur LeeAnn Norris Peter Brodie Sharon Bedford Simon Atkin Simon Wysocki-Jones Riders = 9 Weather:Report:A brief report! The weather was really kind to us. The temperature was 11c with cloudy sun, for December this is unusual. The ride was incident free, unfortunately we seemed to carry a head wind round with us for much of the ride which made hard work leading at times! I’m glad to report that everyone made it to the summit! We all enjoyed some delicious mulled wine & pies + a catch up with old friends. Thank you to Sharon for being secondary leader & to everyone for being such an amazing group to lead!HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL !! CHEERS | ||
Distance:45.06 km (28.00 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31465127" | ||
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2* Mince Pie Ride | 2* |
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Leader:Roger Postbeschild |
Start Time:9:45 am |
Start Location:WMP |
Description:Our annual festive ride, which again is in aid of Whizz-Kidz, the children's mobility charity.This is a bookable ride, please text me if you wish to ride. Booking is now open. ETA for White Horse Hill car park, 11:30am. Depending upon the number of riders, I will be calling for secondary leaders on the day to maintain reasonable group sizes to give consideration to other road users. There is no getting round the fact that Dragon Hill is a steep one but do it at your own pace (walking if necessary) and we will regroup at the top before heading to the National Trust car park for mince pies and drinks. I will then continue, via the Fox in Denchworth for anyone booked in for the Club lunch, back as far as Old Mill Hall. |
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Riders:Barry StantonDan Rolfe David Jackson Des Higgs Jon Townsin Karen Townsin Roger Postbeschild Riders = 7 Weather:Report:A gathering took place, as usual, in Wantage Market Place, slightly complicated by a Sunday market!Apart from the usual suspects, it was good to welcome Dan Rolfe, who, I think, last ride with us on the White Horse Challenge last year! We might even have seen his wife, but she played football instead...... We were joined on the ride by Robin (there were no other off-road takers) and ten riders from Abingdon Freewheelers. The ride went hitch free until the spring line road was crossed and the main ascent started. Adrian from the Freewheelers was the first victim, a jammed transmission caused an undignified dismount - he dusted himself off and carried on up the hill. Then Barry had a mishap on the first cattle grid, leading to a buckled wheel and broken gearshift - unrideable. They were both due to meet up with Karl for lunch and he was able to provide broom van services. Lunch was then duly enjoyed. The rest of us safely made it up the hill to enjoy mince pies and warm punch/mulled wine in the NT car park. A suitably brisk ride back was enjoyed as a result of the tail wind. | ||
Distance:36.60 km (22.74 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38100942 | |
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38100942" | ||
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1* Mince Pie Ride | 1* |
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Leader:Steve Swanton |
Start Time:10:00 am |
Start Location:WMP |
Description:Our annual festive ride, which again is in aid of Whizz-Kidz, the children's mobility charity, and the culmination of this year’s White Horse Cycle Challenge. Ride out with us to the NT car park at White Horse Hill, Uffington, for mince pies and mulled wine.This is a pre-bookable ride. To book your place, either text me or email me on steve.swanton@cyclingukwantage.org.uk. You will receive confirmation. The ride is now open for booking. Meeting from 9:50 for briefing for a 10:00 start, the 1* ride will be a sociable ride at a leisurely pace leaving after the other groups. ETA for White Horse Hill car park, 11:20am. The 1* ride will follow the most direct route (about 8 miles) along the foot of the Downs through East Challow on to Childrey (via the track and bridleway), Sparsholt, Westcot and Kingston Lisle. There are some ups and downs along the B4507 before we reach the foot of Dragon Hill. Everyone will be able to have a go at cycling up. Even if you get off and push, it's worth it for the fantastic views over the Manger and the Vale below. We'll drop down into the main NT car park to join the other groups for mince pies and mulled wine. There will be a led ride returning to Wantage through the vale after the meet, passing the Fox in Denchworth for those stopping for lunch (please see separate entry for details). |
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Riders:Andrew MooreGareth Smith Gerry Jones Lorna Swanton Lynn Moore Nick Portsmouth Steve Swanton Val Smith Riders = 8 Weather:Report:Report to come | ||
Distance:32.35 km (20.10 mi) | ||
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38136121" | ||
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Mince Pie club lunch |
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Leader:Diana Whidborne |
Start Time:1:00 pm |
Start Location:The Fox at Denchworth |
Description:Following the Mince Pie rides up White Horse Hill in the morning, we have a block booking for lunch at the Fox at Denchworth. Please send your menu choices to Di and pay a £10 deposit per person to the club bank account by SATURDAY 4th DECEMBER.Set two course menu: Main courses: - traditional roast turkey - pancetta, stilton and real ale apple chutney pork loin - braised feather blade steak - Sri Lankan king prawns and fish - roasted stuffed aubergine (v) Puddings: - Christmas pudding - chocolate and orange tart - pina colada cheesecake - banana brulee with chocolate sorbet - cheese and biscuits (coffee and mince pies included) Set price per person: £19.50. £10 deposit per person paid to the club bank account: 20-90-91 23556050 (please put your name and 'Fox' in the description) |
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