Oxford 100/50

Sunday 07 Jul 2013Oxpens Meadow, Oxpens Rd., Oxford OX1 1RQ100 or 50 miles

This ride has now passed.

Thanks to all the riders who took part in the very first Oxford 100/50 bike ride on Sunday to raise money for their chosen charities. It was a beautiful warm sunny day and the event was a huge success with over 200 people taking part! The pictures from the ride are available here:

Rider photos

A great new challenge - 100 or 50 miles starting and finishing in Oxford - test yourself and raise funds for the charity of your choice.

From the start at Oxpens Meadows the route follows beautiful country lanes across the Cotswold Hills to the finish, where you can enjoy refreshments, live music and a well-earned drink in the beer tent!

Map - click for larger version

Ride Details

Start

Oxpens Meadow, Oxpens Rd., Oxford OX1 1RQ
Map

Finish

Oxpens Meadow, Oxpens Rd., Oxford OX1 1RQ
Map

Distance

100 or 50 miles

Challenge rating

Start times

7.00am - 9.00am at a time to suit you

Pricing

Entry Pack (£24.00)
Team Entry (6 or more, per person) (£23.00)

Local info


www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com

Other info

Minimum rider age 16 years. All riders are required to wear a helmet. A selection 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.**

Ride Gradings

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).

Getting here by car

From A34 Botley Interchange - follow A420 toward central Oxford and look for our signs. From A40 Headington Roundabout follow A4142/A423 Eastern By-Pass then A4144 Abingdon Rd. toward central Oxford and look for our signs.
Parking at Finish is available on a 'first come, first served' basis at Oxford and Cherwell Valley College opposite finish area (OX1 1SA) from 5.30am Sunday morning (£10/day) and once that's full, over in multi-storey car park also opposite Finish area (Westgate Centre Car Park - more pricey). (DON'T use the Ice Rink car park - you may get a ticket!). Follow signs for Bike Events car park in both cases.

Getting here by train

Please check with operator regarding carriage of bikes and nearest station to get you to the start.
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484 950
www.nationalrail.co.uk

Sorry, no photographer on this ride

Ride information

Support Services


You're welcome to raise money for one of the charities below (select when you book online) or for a charity of your choice (contact them after you've booked to arrange sponsorship).

CHARITIES - please contact us for information about how to get involved and for details of our Open Event fundraising packages


Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
All the sponsorship raised by this year’s bike ride will go directly to the local air ambulance charity – Midlands Air Ambulance, which covers Shropshire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

As they receive no Government or National Lottery funds, Midlands Air Ambulance rely solely on donations and sponsorship from the general public and businesses across the areas they serve. By taking part, your support will help fund countless life saving air ambulance missions across the region.

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

In the UK 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer at some point in their lives. It mainly affects men over 50 and that risk increases with age. We need to act NOW. Help support our research for a future without prostate cancer.
Registered charity number 1156027

www.prostate-cancer-research.org.uk

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

Raise £300 in sponsorship and PCRC will reward you with one of their stylish and much sought-after cycling jerseys. Medals will be available to riders at the Finish line in return for a donation.