A recent ride
Wed 26 December, 2018
Weird cyclists on weird bikes are part of Oxford culture and no one batted an eye as these 12 made their way to the Broad Street meeting point. Once assembled, however, it was a different matter. Tourists queuing up to take pictures of what they imagined to be an ancient Oxford tradition. Not so! The tweed ride was the first of what may indeed one day become a tradition. Meanwhile, the sales assistant in the Fine Woollens & Tweeds shop was delighted to see this resurgence of the old fashioned look (see photo). Full details »
Forthcoming rides and events
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Sun 20 January, 2019Sunday ride to Bicester and Long Crendon
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A flattish ride to coffee before a couple of hills to lunch at an old favourite
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Sun 27 January, 2019Sunday ride to Thame and Chalgrove
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A modest January ride, led as far as coffee by Isis Cyclists, by which time the worst (best?) hill of the day will be behind us. Flat thereafter for most of the way, but ending with the hill into Garsington – to earn you a bit more cake when you get home.
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Sun 3 February, 2019Sunday ride to Benson and Milton Hill
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Of the many directions we have available from Oxford, south is the least visited, possibly for good reason. Part of this ride will allow us to view “The Beautiful South”.
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Cycle lights – James’ guide
Winter time is upon us, so it is time to check your lights are working So, how should a cyclist be lit? A summary of the not straightforward “The Road Vehicles Lighting and Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009” can be found here :-https://www.cyclinguk.org/cyclists-library/regulations/lighting-regulations. In summary, legally you need a BS 6102/3 front and BS 6102/3 rear lights and… Read More »
About us
Our cycling club is based in Oxford and we run regular Sunday rides, usually leaving at 9:30am from Broad Street. One of our experienced ride leaders takes us into the country at an average pace of around 20 kph – which means riding at 22-24 kph on the flat. We stop for coffee, when riders choose either to return to Oxford or to continue on to lunch. We welcome new riders to join our friendly group, lovers of the 3 Cs: coffee, cakes and chat. Click here for more details.
You can view a list of our past Annual General Meetings by clicking here.