| Event Name: | London to Oxford |
| Description: | Enjoy a great Summer's day cycling from London through the Chilterns to Oxford in aid of CLIC Sargent.
Starting from Walpole Park in Ealing, we first visit Fulmer and Burnham Beeches before stopping for lunch by the river at Marlow. The route then heads up into the Chiltern Hills and across Christmas Common to Chalgrove on the way to the finish at Oxpens Meadows. Here you can enjoy live music, refreshments and a well-earned drink in the beer tent!
Ride Details
Start Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, Ealing, London W5 5EQ
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Finish Oxpens Meadow, Oxpens Rd., Oxford OX1 1RQ
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Distance 60 miles (approx)
Getting There: Car Mattock Lane runs parallel to Ealing Broadway (A4020) off Gunnersbury Ave. (North Circular A406) north of M4 Jc 1. Car Parking available next to Ealing Studios, W5 5EP or use public parking in the area.
Parking at Oxpens Meadows (Finish) in multi-storey car park opposite Finish area. (DON'T use the Ice Rink car park - you may get a ticket!)
Getting There: Train Kew Bridge (2 miles south of the park) or Ealing Broadway (Paddington mainline and District Line - the District Line takes bikes) and follow our signs to the start (signed from Ealing only).
Please check with operator regarding carriage of bikes.
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484 950
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Start Times 7.30 to 9.00am
Local Info www.visitlondon.com
www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com
Other Info Transport - coaches run in the morning to take riders from Oxford to the start in London. Coaches run at set times in the afternoon (times TBC nearer the date - check website for details) to take cyclists back to the Start.
Advance booking recommended as spaces cannot be guaranteed on the day. NB transport tickets are non-refundable
Minimum age 16. Riders under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult and wear a helmet. Road bike / hybrid / mountain bike suitable.
Pricing Entry Pack (£17.00)
Team Entry (6 or more, per person) (£16.00) |
| Type of Event: | Cycling - Bike Riding - Mountain Biking |
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| Event Location: | Walpole Park |
| Event City: | London |
| Type of Venue: | Park - Garden - Open Space |
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| Event Start Date | 03-Jul-11 |