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Sat Aug 8th 2026

2* Saturday Half Day Ride - Oxford Special	2*

Leader: John Tranter	Start Time: 9:00 am	Start Location: OMH
Description: Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph). On of my favourite routes involving some cunning ways to get into the centre of Oxford almost entirely on off-road tracks (but nothing too rough - all tyres will be fine). We head across the Vale for Appleton and Cumnor, then down Cumnor Hill before hitting the back roads and trails to get us to the river by Osney. A lovely river crossing before we hit the centre of town. Coffee stop with the opportunity to see my old College, St Cross. Then we head north out of town on the canal towpath to Wolvercote, loop around Port Meadow and head for home. 41 miles / 65km at a nice steady 2* pace.
Riders: Barry Stanton David Hollick John Tranter Laetitia Barrett Martin Purling Nick Portsmouth Paul Wensley Riders = 7 Weather: Report: It was great to ride with such a nice group over to Oxford to see some of the sights. I always enjoy the cunning cut-throughs and riverside paths into town and we got to see inside my old College, St Cross, before our cafe stop at Taylors. The canal towpath up to Wolvercote is always fun as well and after we had circumnavigated Port Meadow and climbed Cumnor Hill we made good time heading home. Everyone coped well and particular kudos to Laetitia for completing her longest ever ride. Thanks to all for a great morning out.
Distance: 67.59 km (42.00 mi)
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Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56472433"
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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