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Sunday ride to Frilford and Aston

Sunday, 7 January 2018 - 9:30am

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See below map for lunch arrangements

After Hinksey Hill, a flatish ride to get you back into the flow of Sunday cycling. A disappointing ride if you need lots of hills to work off all that seasonal food!

Ride report

Seeing the met office forecast for just one degree on Sunday morning at 9am might have discouraged a few riders. Yes it was cold, but no, we didn’t feel cold. Or perhaps the more daunting prospect was the 18 mph north easterly, gusting to 28 mph that would face us for the final 25k. The first threat can be reduced by having the right clothes and the second by riding in the wheels of the strongest rider. And if that rider happens to be the broadest, even better.

Ride leaders

Role Name

Full ride leader

James D - (Log in to see phone) - rides@oxfordcycling.uk

Leader back from coffee

(No leader)

Ride venues and times

Venue Time Notes

Start

Broad Street, Oxford 9:30am

Please arrive 5 minutes before the start time (especially if you are new, so that we can say hello and sign you up).

Coffee

Millets Farm, Frilford 10:30am

For about half an hour.

Lunch

Aston Pottery, Aston 12:15pm

For about an hour.

Finish

Oxford area 3:30pm
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

63km 20kph

Half day ride

Ride to coffee and back again.

 36km 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.