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Sunday ride to Benson and Checkendon

Sunday, 15 March 2015 - 9:30am

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Plenty of mountain bikers, but no horses this time
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Ride report

Shortcuts and extra loops are to be encouraged as we try to meet the needs of different riders, but if, in a rush of blood to the head, you decide to follow a faster rider make sure you know first where they are going (because you won’t be able to catch up to ask). A full English breakfast at the coffee stop is another need we can often accommodate, but be sure you can cruise at 35km+ to catch up with the main group. The well-chosen route from Goring to Checkendon is new for most of us and well worth further visits.

Ride leaders

Role Name

Full ride leader

Liz B - (Log in to see phone) - liz@oxfordcycling.uk

Leader back from coffee

(No leader)

Ride venues and times

Venue Time

Start

Broad Street, Oxford 9:30am

Coffee

Waterfront cafe, Benson 10:35am

Lunch

The Black Horse, Checkendon 12:45pm

Finish

Oxford area
All of the times (apart from the start time) are approximate only, as weather or punctures may affect them.

Ride options and attendance

Ride option Distance Pace Attendees

Full ride

82km 20kph

Half day ride

Ride to coffee and back home again.

 42km 20kph
The pace listed above is the average pace we do, so in general when cycling along the flat we will go a bit faster than the average pace. Please be aware of this if you are wondering whether you will be able to keep up on the ride.