Oxford 100/50 Km

Sunday 26 Jun 2016Oxpens Meadow, Oxpens Rd., Oxford OX1 1RQ100 or 50 KM

This ride has now passed.

Many thanks to everyone who took part in the Oxford 100km/50km ride on Sunday to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Research Centre.
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Rider photos

If you need to contact Bike Events staff at the Oxford this Sunday 26th June you can call us on 07857 477291. This number will only be active between 07.30 and 17:00 this Sunday. We will give out Medical Emergency and Mechanics/Pick-up phone numbers at the Start line.

Enjoy this midsummer challenge of 100 or 50 KM routes starting and finishing in the heart of Oxford.

From the start at Oxpens Meadows the routes tour beautiful Oxforshire country lanes heading towards 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!

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Ride Details

Start

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

Finish

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

Distance

100 or 50 KM

Challenge rating

50 km route: 100 km route:
ELEVATION INFO (TOTAL CLIMB): 50 km route tbc. / 100 km route tbc.

Start times

9.00am - 10.00am at a time to suit you

Pricing

Entry Pack - 100 KM (£20.00)
Entry Pack - 50 KM (£19.00)
Team Entry 100 km (Enter total no. required. Price per person) (£19.50)
Team Entry 50 KM (Enter total no. required. Price per person) (£18.50)

Local info

www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com

Other info

MINIMUM AGE 14 YRS on 100 km route and 12 YRS on 50 km route. All riders under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult over 18yrs.
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 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 - City of Oxford College opposite finish area (OX1 1SA) from 5.30am Sunday morning: it's 'first come, first served' (£10/day cash only).

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

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.