Oxford 100/50

Sunday 05 Jul 2015Oxpens Meadow, Oxpens Rd., Oxford OX1 1RQ100 or 50 miles

This ride has now passed.

Well done to everyone who took part in the Oxford 100/50 mile ride on Sunday!
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Enjoy this midsummer challenge of 100 or 50 mile routes starting and finishing in the heart of Oxford.

From the start at Oxpens Meadows the routes tour beautiful Oxforshire country lanes and cross the Chiltern Hills, bringing you back to finish on the banks of the thames to enjoy refreshments, live music and a well-earned drink in the beer tent!

This event features chip-timing and web results so after the event, you can see your overall time and average speed along with the opportunity to compare your time with your friends.

The Oxford 100 / 50 ride offers the opportunity to raise sponsorship for either the Prostate Cancer Research Centre or Midlands Air Ambulance.

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Ride Details

Start

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

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

100 or 50 miles

Challenge rating

ELEVATION INFO (TOTAL CLIMB): 50 mile route. 1967ft. / 100 mile route. 4677ft.

Start times

7.00am - 9.00am at a time to suit you

Pricing

Entry Pack - 100 miles (£24.00)
Entry Pack - 50 miles (£24.00)
Team Entry 100 miles (Enter total no. required. Price per person) (£23.50)
Team Entry 50 miles (Enter total no. required. Price per person) (£23.50)

Other info

MINIMUM AGE 14 YRS on 50 mile route and 16 YRS on 100 mile route. All riders under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult over 18yrs. 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.**

For answers to common queries about our rides, please see our ONLINE FAQs

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 - Option 1: City of Oxford College opposite finish area (OX1 1SA) from 5.30am Sunday morning: it's 'first come, first served' (£5/day cash only). Option 2: There is a car park next to the Ice Rink at Oxpens Meadow but it's £23/day.

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

The Prostate Cancer Research Centre
A man in his fifties has a 1 in 11 chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer. A boy born in 2015 will have a 1 in 7 chance. We need to act NOW. Help support our research for a future without prostate cancer.
Registered charity number 802545

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Midlands Air Ambulance
Our vision is to provide first class life saving care to patients across the six counties we cover, by ensuring they reach the most appropriate Trauma Centre for their needs within the Golden Hour.
Registered charity number 1143118

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