Here's the A ride route - noting the strong SW wind, we will head to Annie's Tea Room at Thrupp, a lovely cafe beside the Oxford Canal.
Not one of our hilliest routes but it does involve taking care on the A4260 Banbury Road north of Kidlington (the only road access to Thrupp), and navigating the roads leading to the A34 as we cross to Islip after the stop. We will then join the Merton expressway for a wind-assisted smash!
Also to note for the route, I intend that we turn right on Featherbed Lane and take the direct road to Cottisford. For some reason RidewithGPS won't let me select this road!
NB - if you bring a dog to the cafe you will get a free dog treat!
Distance: 53 miles / 86km, with the cafe just over half way at 28 miles / 45km
Ascent: approx. 1500 ft / 450m
Speed: 17+mph, no dropped riders
It would be great to see you on the ride - please sign up if you're coming!
@JamesT
Here's the A ride route - noting the strong SW wind, we will head to Annie's Tea Room at Thrupp, a lovely cafe beside the Oxford Canal.
Not one of our hilliest routes but it does involve taking care on the A4260 Banbury Road north of Kidlington (the only road access to Thrupp), and navigating the roads leading to the A34 as we cross to Islip after the stop. We will then join the Merton expressway for a wind-assisted smash!
Also to note for the route, I intend that we turn right on Featherbed Lane and take the direct road to Cottisford. For some reason RidewithGPS won't let me select this road!
NB - if you bring a dog to the cafe you will get a free dog treat!
Distance: 53 miles / 86km, with the cafe just over half way at 28 miles / 45km
Ascent: approx. 1500 ft / 450m
Speed: 17+mph, no dropped riders
It would be great to see you on the ride - please sign up if you're coming!
https://www.anniestearoom.co.uk
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/301412509
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48140246
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