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Marlow Social Bike Ride (Wallingford start)

Thursday 22nd May 2025 10:30am

Starting from - NEW MEETING POINT. The Riverside car park charge has gone up to £6 so I've moved the meeting point to a free car park a bit further (5 mins) away.
The car park is on Empress Drive, Wallingford, OX10 0FQ. Google maps link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/36KX8vgjnY7NrHm36
Enter the Highcroft estate from the A4130, Calvin Thomas Way into King Henry Ave, at the end turn right into Empress Drive. Continue until the road turns left and take the right fork into the car park.
Note there is a height restriction in case you bring your bikes on your car roof.
Call 07881 501412 if you have a problem. OX10 0FQ

This Marlow Social Bike Ride ride is open for anyone to join

  • 25 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), eBike
  • 4 hr
Check the weather! Make sure you've brought the right clothing, equipment and provisions so you have an enjoyable experience. Thanks!

Organized by groups in the community, these rides are a great way to meet new people, explore your local area and to have fun riding your bike. You can find rides that are suitable for your level of experience and interests whilst enjoying being part of a social cycling community.

About the route

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OX10 0FQ


A chance to enjoy the Oxfordshire countryside from Wallingford. The actual route will be decided prior to the ride taking account for prevailing conditions. It will likely be mix on-road and well surfaced off-road paths, ranging from approx 25 to 30 miles. No ride decided as yet but it will be a mix of country lanes and off-road paths such as the Ridgeway or through the Chilterns. Note the overall ride distance and duration will vary depending on stops for coffee, punctures etc, so allow up to four hours.

A mix of mainly quiet lanes and off-road tracks.

One cafe stop during the ride. There is also a variety of cafes and pubs in Wallingford to enjoy after the ride.

Check the weather and dress accordingly. You should also bring a puncture repair kit with either patches or a spare tube. Hybrid style or mountain bikes are ideal. Bikes with narrow, slick tyres may have difficulty with some of the off-road sections. All bikes must be in a safe roadworthy condition. Helmets are required and front and rear lights recommended.

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