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Sat Jul 29th 2023

5th Saturday Oxford Special	3*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. 80-100km (50-65 miles) all-day touring ride, lunch and possibly tea stop en route, at a riding pace of 18-22km/h (11-14mph). Not suitable for irregular riders. NB: start at Old Mill Hall, Grove. A re-run of a classic all day Oxford ride, this is a fairly gentle ride, only really designated 3* by the total distance (around 85km / 54 miles). We will go out via Hanney, Steventon & Sutton Courtenay to Long Wittenham, then cross the Thames at Clifton Hampden and go through the Baldons to Garsington and Wheatley. Then a super cunning cut through to Shotover and Headington to view the house with a shark in the roof and a drop down Headington Hill right into the heart of Oxford for a bit of light tourism / tourist dodging (some Bursar's secrets will be revealed). Then we head north to Wolvercote for lunch at the Plough. A circuit of Port Meadow to Botley and Cumnor is followed by a gentle run home via Fyfield.
Riders: Barry Stanton Jo Little John Tranter Joy Arthur Shaun Packham Riders = 5 Weather: Report: We had a whole range of conflicting weather forecasts in the build up to this one, and I fear this plus the start of school holidays restricted the numbers somewhat. But - we had a quality group and it was particularly good to welcome Shaun on his longest ever bike ride. All went well, traffic was quiet and the strong tailwind got us to Oxford ahead of schedule, despite Barry suffering a puncture on the rough track across the top of Shotover. Lots of tourists and graduation parties in the centre of Oxford but we managed to struggle through and then enjoyed the improved canal towpath up to Wolvercote and an excellent lunch at The Plough. Once we had conquered Cumnor Hill, we discovered a solid headwind for the 15 miles or so home, but we managed it well between us. Thanks to all for a great day out!
Distance: 85.30 km (53.00 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/129618652
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Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43739442"
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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