Bike Oxford: Focused on inclusivity, welcoming all ages and abilities
Bike Oxford, now in its 9th year, is an event with real community spirit. Championed by Oxford City and Oxfordshire County councils as a way of encouraging active transport and healthy lifestyle, the event welcomes riders from all parts of the community, of all ages and abilities. The event, one of the largest single day […]
Bike Oxford, now in its 9th year, is an event with real community spirit. Championed by Oxford City and Oxfordshire County councils as a way of encouraging active transport and healthy lifestyle, the event welcomes riders from all parts of the community, of all ages and abilities.
The event, one of the largest single day city sportives in the South of England, is held at Oxford University Rugby Club and comprises marked rides of 25, 45 and 79 miles, taking in the best scenery of Oxford and the surrounding countryside.
Registration is open, sponsorship opportunities are still available and local businesses are encouraged to take part. To that end, Breathingspace have provided this code ‘BO2022B4MEM10’ for B4 members to get 10% off and for them to be able to share it with their networks.
The event provides an excellent opportunity for team building, networking, client entertaining, general engagement of staff and clients, business development and corporate social responsibility, all whilst enjoying a great day out on the bike.
Iconic Cycling Events are collaborating with Wheels for All Oxford to ensure the Bike Oxford weekend will be a fully inclusive sportive event, possibly the first in the UK. There will be an adapted cycling event taking place on Friday 1st July 2022 at the Horspath Athletics track in a safe traffic free environment. With their extensive range of adapted cycles, tandems, side-by-sides, tricycles, recumbent bikes and even a wheelchair transporter, Wheels for All Oxford have something for everyone.
Bike Oxford has also partnered with Active Oxfordshire and Cyclox to spread the message of their Sanctuary Wheels project, which will provide free, refurbished bikes and tuition for hundreds of refugees across Oxfordshire. This includes, of course, the many refugees who are fleeing war in Ukraine and arriving now into the county. They will provide free, refurbished bikes, lights, locks, helmets and translated tuition so that refugees can benefit from being able to get around independently, access essential services and get to know their new communities.
Prospective riders and businesses can find out more about Bike Oxford and sign up through www.bikeoxford.co.uk. You can also keep up to date on news about Bike Oxford on Facebook and Twitter – just search “Bike Oxford”, or follow “Iconic Cycling Events” on Instagram. There are a host of opportunities to partner with Bike Oxford, from team entry, event sponsorship, to activation, branding, sampling and corporate engagement. Businesses interested in partnering with Bike Oxford should get in touch with Sarah Jones at sj@iconiccyclingevents.co.uk.
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