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Sat May 28th 2011

Saturday afternoon ride from Grove	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 1:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: It has been my ambition for some time to work out a route into the centre of Oxford - finally, this is it! Thanks to Kevin Fairs for some breakthrough advice. Nice, easy pace through Charney Bassett, Appleton and Cumnor, down the hill to Botley. Then the cunning entry to Oxford via underpasses and bike tracks (suitable for all bikes - I recce'd it on my carbon super-bike). Tea stop in the heart of the city, opposite Christchurch on St Aldates. Then along the river path to Iffley, Kennington and back via Sunningwell and Fyfield. 40 miles - a longer 2* ride, but easy terrain and an easy pace. Don't miss this one!
Riders: Adrian West Brian Hipwell Chris Walters Iain Kent John Tranter Michael Tayler Paula Tansley Richard Divall Richard Shackleton Sarah Shackleton Stephen Quartermain Steve Boreham Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Riders = 14 Report: The weather was threatening as we set off, but apart from a bit of misty drizzle early on, we were able to stay dry. The ride went according to plan and I think the secret entry to Oxford city centre was a great success. Thanks to the verger team of St Aldates church and to Carin's cake making skills for a fun tea stop at the church. Congratulations to all the riders - I was a little worried that the distance combined with the windy conditions would be challenging, but you all proved more than capable. Look out for some more cunning Oxford specials later in the summer.
Distance: 67.59 km (42.00 mi)	Ride Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/89320924
About to enter Oxford... Largest cafe ever! On St Aldates Cycling out of Oxford On the Thames towpath NCN route 5 at Kennington
Comment on this ride

Written by : Iain Kent

Posted on : May 29, 2011 at 8:53 PM

Very interesting route into Oxford, just got to try and remember it now! Great Tea stop and thank you to Carin for the Cakes! All in all a very enjoyable ride. Iain

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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