Cambridge Cycling Campaign visits Oxford
Weekend cycling and discussion – August 14th and 15thJoin Cambridge cyclists on their Oxford cycling experience. Here’s how Cambridge are describing the planned trip . Simon Hunt has arranged the use of a room in Keble College so do come along to give your views of cycling in Oxford and hear how Cambridge has improved things there.
Join us in Keble at 11.30 for the meeting or at 1pm by the Ghost Forest exhibition outside the University Museum for the rides. Email if you are interested or look out for more details. All members welcome.
David Jaques celebration ride – Evening of Thurs 22nd July:
we are having a celebration ride to thank David for the work and inspiration he has put in to Cyclox over the years. All Cyclox members welcome. 18:30 h, meet at Tourist Info on Broad St, OX1 3AS. We’re likely to be going for a cycle followed by a picnic / riverside pub visit.
Free Oxford rides – 19-27 June 2010
All Oxford rides started from the Tourist Information Centre, Broad Street unless stated otherwise (see here for a map of all locations http://tinyurl.com/obw-map ). Check this live programme for current details (click ‘refresh’ on your browser if the programme gives an error first time). Details for the trip to wychwood and brakspear brewery Sunday 27 June.
(There are also bike week events organised from and around Witney – see WitneyBikeWeek2010 ).
[note change to Cotswold Line trip 9:30am start time]. The rides are informal social occasions. Speeds are low, and busy roads are avoided. Bring lights, water and (just in case!) a waterproof. Rides guided both ways. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Children under 16 accompanied by an adult. Please ensure your bike is in good working condition with properly inflated tyres and effective brakes. ]
The bike rides have been organised by a collaboration of 7 groups/organisations:
Bainton Bikes offers bike hire and tours www.baintonbikes.com
CTC The national organisation for cycling www.oxonctc.org.uk
Cycle Oxford, includes co-op and workshop www.mycycleoxford.coop
Cyclox The voice of Oxford cyclists www.cyclox.org
Freewheeling Organise regular rides from Abingdon www.abingdonfreewheeling.org.uk
Isis Cyclists Runs regular social rides for women http://isiscyclistsctc.wordpress.com/
Sustrans Volunteers look after the National Cycle Network www.sustrans.org.uk
Thursday May 27th, 7.30pm in the Town Hall.
A joint meeting between OxPA and Cyclox, the cycling campaign for Oxford:
‘To share or not to share?’
Can people on foot feel happy and safe when people on bikes are in their midst?
Can people on bikes be satisfied with routes they have to share with people on foot?
Come and join the debate.
We hope to have councillors and council staff there to hear the discussion.
Bike to Work Challenge
Time to get your workplace galvanised for this light-hearted competition. See the flyer on the website. The three-week Challenge will run from Monday 7 to Sunday 27 June. During this time, organisations across Oxford will compete to see who can get the most staff cycling for just 10 minutes. Participants will log their cycling online at www.oxfordcyclechallenge.org.uk.
Thu 17 June Give Cycle Speedway a go 5 mile ride each way to Horspath village, then round in circles Leave 6.30pm, OCW Training Centre, Glanville Road Give Cycle Speedway a go. Bike and support provided, just bring a helmet. www.mycycleoxford.coop Dan Harris
Fri 18 June TOTALLY FRANKed Alleycat 1 h 6.30 pm, Broad Street A themed interactive bicycle treasure hunt for cyclist of all abilities. Ending at a BBQ post alleycat social. www.mycycleoxford.coop Jonty Semper
Sat 19 June Short ride 7-8 miles, slow 9.45am Radcliffe Sq Women only ride, slow pedal through Iffley, ending at Isis Tavern. Ideal for new cyclists. Isis Cyclists Lucy Tennyson
Sat 19 June Medium ride 10am, Broad Street Ride open to everyone, ends at Isis Tavern Cyclox
Sat 19 June Medium ride, moderate pace 18-20 miles 9.45am Radcliffe Sq Women only ride, taking quiet tracks to Boars Hill for a picnic stop, and ending up at the Isis Tavern Isis Cyclists Ellen Lee
Sat 19 June Give bike polo a go Round in circles 1pm until 4pm, Marston court Come and give bike polo a try. Bikes, mallets and encouragement supplied www.mycycleoxford.coop Dan Harris
Sun 20 June Tackley with cakes 25 miles 12.00 noon, Broad Street Ride to Tackley and back (cakes and tea at Jane’s Teas in Kirtlington) Sustrans & Cyclox Tristram Wyatt and friends
Mon 21 June Early morning solstice 10-15 miles, 2 h 6.00 am, Broad Street Early morning ride to Boars Hill to enjoy the morning light, then return to Oxford. Bring a snack or drink. Sustrans Philippa
Mon 21 June Sunshine, strawberries and cream 7 miles, 3.5 h 6.30 pm, Broad Street A ride around some of the solar powered buildings in Oxford, ending with strawberry picking at Medley Manor Farm.
Tue 22 June Otmoor circuit 25 miles 6.30 pm, Broad Street A medium paced ride around Otmoor. Sustrans Philippa
Wed 23 June Give bike polo a go Round in circles 6.30 pm, Marston court Come and try bike polo. Bikes, mallet and encouragement provided www.mycycleoxford.coop Dan Harris
Wed 23 June Nature reserves 16 miles, 2-3 hours 7.00 pm, Abingdon Market Place A gentle bike tour visiting some of our very special local nature reserves Abingdon Freewheelers Emily Sharp
Thu 24 June Famous graves 20-25 miles, moderate pace 6.30 pm, Broad Street A tour of Oxfordshire’s famous graves Sustrans Cecilia Fry
Fri 25 June
Sat 26 June Cotswold Line Cycle Route 10 – 75 miles 10.00 am?, Broad Street A ride along the new Cotswold line cycle route. Rail stations every 10-15 miles or so go as far as you want. Sustrans Richard Fairhurst
Sun 27 June Oxfordshire countryside 60 miles 9.00 am, Broad Street 60 mile ride to coffee at Waterfront Cafe, Benson and a picnic lunch at Gallows Tree Common. CTC Oxford James Dawton
Sun 27 June Cycle to see Cycle Speedway Comfortable paced 5 miles each way 1.00 pm, arrive 2.00 pm Slow ride to Horspath to watch the local speedway champions Horspath Hammers in a match against Southampton. www.mycycleoxford.coop Dan Harris
Sun 27 June Cycle to Witney for Wychwood brewery tour Booking essential for a tour organised by Brakspear and Bainton Bikes. Cycle to Witney and back from Oxford. To book: info@baintonbikes.com, tel: Oxford 365658, mob: 07969295502 Kevin
All events start from Broad Street unless indicated, see here for a map of all locations http://tinyurl.com/obw-map
