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Birmingham to Oxford

Sunday 05 Jul 2015Solihull Sixth Form College, Widney Manor Rd, Solihull, B91 3WR77 miles (approx)

This ride has now passed.

Well done all riders who took part in Sunday's ride. Pictures from various points on the route are available for purchase now. Just follow the link below.

Rider photos

No better way to see the Oxfordshire Cotswolds than by bike!
A fantastic route from the vale of the River Avon up across the open hills of the Cotswolds - varied cycling with sweeping views, hidden valleys with shaded lanes, woods, stone walls and wildflowers. The road is rolling, so the hills are rewarded with a freewheel afterwards. Old inns in beautiful villages offer welcome opportunities to take a well-earned break before arriving to refreshments, music and a beer tent at the finish in Oxford.

The route follows beautiful country lanes across the Cotswold Hills to the finish at Oxpens Meadows, where you can enjoy refreshments, live music and a well-earned drink in the beer tent!

"I have just completed the Birmingham to Oxford and once again your organisation is simple and effective. The atmosphere is relaxed and easy and the whole event, well signposted and efficient. Well done Bike events" J. M.

Ride Details

Start

Solihull Sixth Form College, Widney Manor Rd, Solihull, B91 3WR
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Finish

Oxpens Meadow, Oxpens Rd., Oxford OX1 1RQ
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Distance

77 miles (approx)

Challenge rating

Start times

7.15am - 9.00am at a time to suit you

Pricing

Entry Pack (£19.50)
Team Entry (Enter total no. required. Price per person) (£19.50)
Student Entry (£12.50)

Local info

www.visitbirmingham.com
www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com

Other info

Minimum rider age 16 years. We recommend that all riders wear a helmet.
Please note both morning and afternoon transports are now full.
Transport - a coach runs in the morning (6am) to take riders and their bikes from Oxford to the start in Birmingham (morning transport now full).
Coaches run at set times in the afternoon (3.30pm and 5.30pm) to take cyclists and their bikes back to the Start. Afternoon transport is now full.
Advance booking recommended as spaces cannot be guaranteed on the day. NB transport tickets are non-refundable.
PLEASE NOTE : We are loading the transport in Osney Lane, OX1 1TB. Here's a link to a Google map showing exactly where: Click here

All riders are required to wear a helmet. A selection of helmets will be available for purchase on the day

** We recommend that all riders have both bike and personal liability insurances as we cannot be held responsible for damage, loss or theft of your bike or personal items or personal liability.**

GPX routes are available after online booking.

For answers to common queries about our rides, please see our ONLINE FAQs

Ride Gradings

Suitable for anyone who enjoys a reasonably active life. The pace is gentle and the terrain flat to undulating. Distances no more than 30 miles (50km).

Suitable for those with slightly more cycling experience. the terrain can be a little hillier than grade 1.5 and distances up to 45 miles (70km).

For the regular and reasonably fit cyclist. The terrain may include some challenging hills and distances up to 75 miles (110km).

These routes require a good level of fitness and stamina and feature challenging inclines and/or a longer time in the saddle. Distances can be up to 100 miles (160km).

Getting here by car

Start - Driving from the M42, take Junc 5 (A41), then follow the B4025 towards Solihull, taking the first left (signposted airport) and follow our signs to Solihull Sixth Form College.
Parking at Finish - Option 1: City of Oxford College opposite finish area (OX1 1SA) from 5.30am Sunday morning: it's 'first come, first served' (£5/day cash only). Option 2: There is a car park next to the Ice Rink at Oxpens Meadow but it's £23/day.

Getting here by train

Please check with operator regarding carriage of bikes and nearest station to get you to the start. However, please note that carriage of bikes from Oxford by train is very limited, therefore we encourage you to register for our own transport!
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484 950
www.nationalrail.co.uk

Ride information

Support Services

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
All the sponsorship raised by this year’s bike ride will go directly to the local air ambulance charity – Midlands Air Ambulance, which covers Shropshire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

As they receive no Government or National Lottery funds, Midlands Air Ambulance rely solely on donations and sponsorship from the general public and businesses across the areas they serve. By taking part, your support will help fund countless life saving air ambulance missions across the region.

THIS IS A SPONSORED CHARITY RIDE. Your entry fee only covers the costs of running the ride so please ask family and friends to sponsor you generously to make a real difference. THANK YOU