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Sunday ride to Witney and Burford

Sunday, 16 March 2014 - 9:30am

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Somewhere along the Windrush valley
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17 for lunch – another record

Ride report

The map doesn’t quite match the Garmin record. That’s because I have updated the route map to reflect suggestions for improvement. Today it felt as though summer had really arrived (even though we are hardly into spring). Bare white legs aplenty, scanty tops and fingerless mitts replacing winter gloves. And sunscreen! With 3 hours 40 minutes of riding and another hour or so in the garden of the Royal Oak, we got a healthy dose of vitamin D. The return journey from Burford, north of the A40 to Eynsham was, as always, a delight.
Another record broken, with 17 for lunch. And 2 more new faces – we hope you enjoyed your ride.

Ride leaders

Role Name

Full ride leader

Richard Morris - (Log in to see phone) - richard@oxfordcycling.uk

Leader back from coffee

(No leader)

Ride venues and times

Venue Time

Start

Broad Street, Oxford 9:30am

Coffee

Bakehouse Diner, Witney 10:45am

Lunch

The Royal Oak, Burford 12:30

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

70km 20kph

Half day ride

Ride to coffee and back home again.

 40km 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.