2 Star road ride – steady pace, with some climbs. Suitable for regular riders who prefer a more relaxed pace.
- Average speed: 10–12 mph
- Distance: 30-something miles
- Start time: 11:30am (nb Saturday)
- Ride time: 5 hours including a refreshment stop and time in Oxford
- Ride leaders: Alison Smart and Patrick Hardiman
Route: Arriving in Oxford for 2pm to lobby county council candidates for improved cycling facilities, then returning to Wallingford. We’ll walk the first 50 yards as the Market Place will be closed, then there’ll be a choice of two routes each way: 15-16 miles via Shillingford, Newington and Stadhampton; or 18-19 miles via Clifton Hampden, Abingdon and Radley. Please bring lunch to eat en route, or in Oxford. You can also make your own way to County Hall, eg by rail or via Park & Ride.