Classic Oxfordshire

Sunday 13 May 2018Harwell Campus, Didcot, Oxon OX11 0DE30 mile (approx), 60 mile (approx) or 75 mile (approx) circular route

This ride has now passed.

Thanks to all riders who took part in Sunday's ride, where the sun shone on the virtuous! Please follow the link below to browse & purchase pictures taken on the day:

Rider photos

Online booking for this ride is now closed. Please come along and sign up on the day at our admin tent in the start area. The 100 mile ride starts between 7.00am - 8.00am. The 30/60/75 mile routes start between 8.00am - 10.00am, and the Great Escape 12 mile route starts between 10.00am - 11.00am.

If you need to contact Bike Events staff during the Classic Oxfordshire ride this Sunday 13 May you can call us on 07724 554198. This number will only be active between 07:00 and 18:00 this Sunday. We will give out Medical Emergency and Mechanics/Pick-up phone numbers at the Start line.

Spring into the saddle for this fantastic ride - a choice of 30, 60 or 75 mile routes through the pretty half-timbered villages and lush countryside of South Oxfordshire and a great start to the cycling season. From the start at Harwell Campus - home of the world-famous Diamond Light Facility - the routes head to Abingdon, on the banks for the Thames, and north towards Witney before the Vale of the White Horse. Food, refreshments and live music welcome you at the finish

THIS IS THE PAGE FOR THE 30, 60 AND 75 MILE RIDE TO ENTER THE 100 MILE RIDE, PLEASE CLICK HERE

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Ride Details

Start

Harwell Campus, Didcot, Oxon OX11 0DE
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Finish

Harwell Campus, Didcot, Oxon OX11 0DE
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Distance

30 mile (approx), 60 mile (approx) or 75 mile (approx) circular route

Challenge rating

Long Route Medium Route Short Route ELEVATION INFO (TOTAL CLIMB): 30 mile route 620ft./ 60 mile route 1430ft / 75 mile route 2222ft.

Start times

8am to 10am, at a time to suit you

Pricing

Entry Pack 30 miles (£20.00)
Entry Pack 60 miles (£21.00)
Entry Pack 75 miles (£21.00)
Kids Entry 30 Miles (£7.50)
Team Entry (Enter no. places required. Price per person) (£19.00)
Cycle Club Entry (£19.50)

Local info

www.visitoxfordshire.com

Other info

Minimum age 12 on 30 mile route, 14 on the 60 mile and 16 on the 75 mile route. Riders under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult over 18. Road bike / hybrid / mountain bike suitable on both routes.

It is recommended that all riders 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.**
GPX routes are available after online booking.

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 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.
There will be 2 main and a number of overflow car parks. They will all be signposted on the day with traffic marshals in place to guide drivers.
Please be aware that due to security consideration there will also be traffic restrictions in force on a number of roads within the Harwell Campus complex.

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Getting here by train

Nearest 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

Sorry, no photographer on this ride

Ride information

Support Services

Nearly 150 women a day are diagnosed with Breast Cancer in the UK alone. We fund research into secondary spread; the main cause of breast cancer related deaths. Our vision is a future free from Breast Cancer
Our research focuses on 3 key areas;

1. Earlier Detection: Aim to establish an easy-to-use home test that would enable earlier diagnosis.
2. New Treatments: To design more effective treatments to harness the body’s natural defences more effectively, ultimately to discover a vaccine against breast cancer
3. Reducing Risk: How diet and lifestyle may increase or reduce the risk of secondary breast cancer developing.

For more information on our research into secondary spread, visit our website: www.againstbreastcancer.org.uk

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

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!

Request a fundraising pack here: events@againstbreastcancer.org.uk

www.againstbreastcancer.org.uk
Tel: 01235 534211
Registered Charity No. 1121258

Brand New design for 2018 - our 25th Anniversary as a registered charity! If you raise £300 this limited edition jersey can be yours absolutely free. Please email events@againstbreastcancer.org.uk to order your fundraising pack today. *More fundraising incentives available
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KEY FEATURES
Breathable, COOLMAX® fabric
3 open rear pockets + extra pocket with zip
UV Protection * Silicone waist
Odour and bacteria resistant
Medium weight
VELOTEC Size guide available here