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Suitable for anyone who enjoys a reasonably active life. The pace is gentle and the terrain flat to undulating. Distances no more than 30 miles (50km).


Suitable for those with slightly more cycling experience. the terrain can be a little hillier than grade 1.5 and distances up to 45 miles (70km).


For the regular and reasonably fit cyclist. The terrain may include some challenging hills and distances up to 75 miles (110km).


These routes require a good level of fitness and stamina and feature challenging inclines and/or a longer time in the saddle. Distances can be up to 100 miles (160km).

THIS IS A SPONSORED CHARITY RIDE. Your entry fee only covers the costs of running the ride so please ask family and friends to sponsor you generously to make a real difference. THANK YOU.
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Classic Oxford - GR8 Escape Fun Ride

Sunday 05 May 2013

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This ride has now passed.

Thanks to everyone who came along to raise money for Against Breast Cancer on the Classic Oxfordshire and GR8 Escape bike ride on Sunday. The weather was nice, the turnout was brilliant and a good day was had by all!
The photos of the event are available to view and buy from Thomas Mayor Photography here:

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Here is your chance to take part in the popular Classic Oxfordshire Charity Bike Ride with a family-friendly 12 mile off-road circular ride on recognised cycle paths taking you from the Harwell Campus through gentle countryside to Ardington (refreshments and toilets available here) and back again via sleepy hamlets. Signed route with first aid support.

Please note that ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AND MUST BE AT LEAST 8YRS OLD.

Ride Details
StartHarwell Oxford, Didcot Oxon OX11 0QX
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FinishHarwell Oxford, Didcot Oxon OX11 0QX
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Distance12 miles
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Getting There: CarFrom M4 Jc 13 follow A34 north then take A4185 (Newbury Rd.) toward Rowstock and look for our signs.
Harwell is approximately 16 miles south of Oxford.
Getting There: TrainNearest Station is Didcot Parkway, 4 miles from the start. Please check with operator regarding carriage of bikes.
National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Start Times10:30am – 11:00am at a time to suit you
Local Infowww.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com
Other InfoFamily route partly off-road and not suitable for cycle buggies. Maximum 3 children per accompanying adult.
Riders under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult ovER 18YRS..
Please note that road bikes are NOT suitable on GR8 Escape Family ride route.

All riders are required to wear a helmet. A range of helmets will be available for purchase on the day.

** We recommend that all riders have both bike and personal liability insurances as we cannot be held responsible for damage, loss or theft of your bike or personal items or personal liability.
PricingAdult Entry (£7.50)
Child Entry (£3.50)

SUPPORT SERVICESRULES OF THE RIDERIDE PREPARATION

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Against Breast Cancer funds unique research into breast cancer. With 136 women and 1 man diagnosed with breast cancer every day in the UK, your contribution towards Against Breast Cancer’s research is more important than ever. Our research looks at diet and lifestyle, biochemistry and immunology, with the aim of finding vital information to increase survival after diagnosis and ultimately to discover a vaccine against breast cancer.

The sponsorship you raise will make a real difference to our research, and to thank you for your support there will be prizes for the top fundraisers!

events@againstbreastcancer.org.uk
www.againstbreastcancer.org.uk
Tel: 01235 534211

Please note that Against Breast Cancer will not receive anything from your entry fee, as this goes towards paying for Bike Events’ organisation of the ride. Our research relies entirely on the support of our fundraisers, so pleaseraise what you can through sponsorship. We will include some fundraising help and ideas in your Welcome Pack!

* prizes for top fundraisers

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