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Sun Dec 9th 2012
Mince Pie Ride - 3* 3*
Leader:
John Talbot
Start Time:
9:45 am
Start Location:
WMP
Description:
For full details of the event see the "Annual Mince pie ride" entry.

The 3* ride will leave at about 9:55 - but please arrive at least 10 minutes beforehand to register.

Route out via the Letcombes, HackPen Hill, Sparsholt, Kingston Lisle and Uffington. Route back via Uffington, Baulking, Denchworth (pub lunch for some) and Grove.
Riders:
Bill Flockton
Bryan Charleston
David Emms
David Ryan
David Smith
David Talboys
Frank Schroer
Geoff Covey
Iain Kent
John Talbot
Ken Tombs
Kevin Stopps
Kevin Thompson
Louis Hall
Matt Chambers
Michael Brooke
Nick Dunton
Paul Jarvis
Richard Saunders
Steve Sanders
Tom Willemsen
Ursula Hallam
Riders = 22

Weather:
white cloud
Report:
Thankfully the weather was slightly warmer than recently so there wasn't any ice risk.

A huge turnout of 44 riders for the 3* ride! Good to see so many of our friends from Didcot Phoenix arriving to support the ride. There were also groups of riders from Abingdon Freewheelers and Faringdon.

A rather strong headwind made Hackpen Hill much tougher than usual and was actually made harder than Whitehorse Hill! The ride went smoothly despite the big group. There was one puncture and a broken chain near the rear of the peloton I hear.

We were the first group to the carpark and the Mulled Wine and Mince Pies. After a natter and a munch small groups of riders made their way back in various directions.

Thank you one and all for supporting the ride. Merry Christmas!!

Distance:
22.10 km (13.73 mi)
Ride Details:
http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1046296
Gathering at Wantage Market Place
Gathering at Wantage Market Place
Mulled Wine and Mince Pies at Whitehorse Hill
Mulled Wine and Mince Pies at Whitehorse Hill
Santa enjoys some Mulled Wine
Santa enjoys some Mulled Wine
Where's the Reindeer?
Where's the Reindeer?
Proposed Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1969387"
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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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