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Sun Dec 12th 2010
Mince Pie Ride - 1* 1*
Leader:
Steve Swanton
Start Time:
10:15 am
Start Location:
WMP
Description:
For full details of the event see the "Annual mince pie ride" entry below.

The 1* ride will be a sociable ride at a leisurely pace leaving after the other groups at about 10:15 - but please arrive at least 10 minutes beforehand to register.

We'll take the direct route to White Horse hill (about 7 miles)following the A417 out of the Market Place to East Challow, across the track and (metalled) bridleway to Childrey, through Sparsholt, Westcot and then rejoin the Downs road to White Horse hill. There will be the opportunity to climb (or push) up the road beside Dragon hill and beneath the White Horse to enjoy the fantastic views across the manger and the vale. We'll then drop down to the main NT car park for mince pies and mulled wine (all in aid of Whizz Kidz, the disabled children's mobility charity).

After the meet, the ride will return to Wantage (by about 12:45) by a similar route and continue on through Grove to Denchworth for those coming for lunch at the Fox (for 1:15).
Riders:
Matt Chambers
Peter Hallowell
Ros Hallowell
Sara Smith
Steve Swanton
Riders = 5
Report:
7 of us took the easy route, include Nick (on his trike) and Amanda from Didcot...
Distance:
28.97 km (18.00 mi)
 
En route to White Horse hill
En route to White Horse hill
Starting the climb...
Starting the climb...
Peter and Ros following on their tandem
Peter and Ros following on their tandem
The road started to get slippy about here...
The road started to get slippy about here...
...and most of us continued on foot.
...and most of us continued on foot.
Nick's delight on reaching the top
Nick's delight on reaching the top
Safety first on the way down
Safety first on the way down
and everybody made it ok.
and everybody made it ok.
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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.
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