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Sun May 26th 2002
| DA Ride to Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtney |
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Leader:Ellen Lee |
Start Time:9:30 am |
Start Location:Broad St., Oxford |
Description:All-sections themed ride led by City Section. Start from Oxford (ride of 30 miles) or meet for 11ses at Notcutts garden centre, Golden Balls roundabout, GR560977. Bring a picnic lunch to eat in the Arbouretum, Entry Free, Car Park |
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Report:6 of us assembled in Broad Street for the start of the ride. As we headed east over Magdalen Bridge leaden skies loomed ahead, causing John to turn for home at the ring road (fair-weather cycling or wot?)! But somehow, we managed to skirt the shower and were soon enjoying the views on our way to Cuddlesdon (nice to be in what was unfamiliar territory for me). Within a few miles of Nottcutts the heavens opened for five minutes, but we had already started to dry off before our 11ses stop. After a longish sojourn over buns and teacakes we cycled the mile or so up to the arboretum, which was ablaze with flowering rhodedendrons and azaleas. Dodging the showers under the trees we found an empty marquee with tables and chairs - ideal for our picnic. Thereafter, the day brightened up, the sun shone intermittently and the peacocks treated us to a wonderful display of their iridescent plumage. After completing the | ||
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