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Sat Aug 14th 2021

Oxford Urban Safari 1* ride (south)	1*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: Redbridge Park and Ride, OX1 4XG
Description: NB: please contact me to pre-book your place. Booking is open! Monthly 16-32km (10-20 miles) family and social afternoon rides, usually with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Occasional short or gentle climbs. A re-run of a ride pioneered in 2019, this is a very special opportunity to use tracks, riverside paths and quiet streets to do a 13 mile 'urban safari' around the south and centre of Oxford. This ride really gives a remarkable insight into some hidden corners of this complex city and is mostly traffic free. This is an away-day ride, run at a beginner 1* pace. Parking is in the Redbridge Park and Ride at the southern end of the Abingdon Road (bring 2 pounds in coins or pay by card). Note there is a 2m height restriction on the entrance so let me know in advance if you have bikes on a roof rack for further instructions. We head north through the strange sliver of a suburb known as Grandpont, cross the river on the fascinating Gasworks bridge and then head into the centre of town. A mini-tour of Jericho before a VIP coffee stop at St Cross College on St Giles (you only get in if you are friends with the Bursar!). Then I will give you the insider gossip as we pass through the epicentre of Oxford, under Hertford College's Bridge of Sighs, and eventually down to the river at Folly Bridge where we head along the towpath past the College boathouses, pop up into the lovely Iffley village and Rose Hill before continuing along the river to Sandford. We then have a couple of miles back through Kennington before some unexpected underpasses get us back to the start. I'm really pleased with this one - don't miss it! 13 miles at a leisurely pace - 10 or 11 mph.
Riders: Andy Pixton Carin Tranter Diana Whidborne Howard Houlston Joanna Houlston John Tranter Katherine Boyce Michael Tayler Peter Hallowell Ros Hallowell (decd) Sarah Lewis Steve Swanton Riders = 12 Weather: Report: Another great day for another great urban safari. Despite major traffic problems on the A34, everyone made it to Redbridge in good time. It was impressive that many had ridden to the start anyway, notably Andy and Katherine who were in the middle of what turned out to be an 80 mile ride! All went according to plan and it was fun to show off some of the more unusual features of Oxford. The coffee stop at St Cross was nice and we were even able to take advantage of the newly installed marquee. Choir and organ practice floating out from the chapel of Pusey House was an added bonus. Lots of fun touristing then followed as we wound our way through the centre of town and out to the river. We also enjoyed the lovely surface on the Sustrans track to Kennington before heading back to the cars. Thanks to all for your great company!
Distance: 19.31 km (12.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/73239799
VIP coffee stop at St Cross College
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30407342"
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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