A ride to Annie's Tea Room, Thrupp, Sun 25 August 2024

Posted on Thu 22nd, August 2024

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• #1

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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• #2

JamesT

Route now available - sign up if you're coming!
• #3

DaveB

The promise of the wind assisted expressway has tempted me into a morning ride despite tabs bday in the afternoon 🤣
• #4

JamesT in reply to @DaveB

👍
• #5

PaulW

added @DavePrady to your Ride Sheet, a newer member for us..
• #6

JamesT

Will do. Thanks @PaulW

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