OSS Event October 2010 (Summertown)

The inaugural race of the Oxford Street-O series will be held in Summertown, in the north of the city. If you are planning to come an email in advance (to mark@drongo.org.uk) would be appreciated so that we can print the right number of maps.

Event Centre

The event centre is Woodstock Court, a small block of flats towards the west end of Osberton Road. Registration, start and finish will be in the garage courtyard behind, while changing and toilet facilities and the post-race social will be upstairs in Flat 6 (you’ll need to buzz to get in at the left entrance door).

We would encourage you to arrive on foot, by bicycle or by public transport if possible. There are many bus routes between the city centre (Magdalen Street) and Summertown, of which the most frequent are the 2 and 7 along Banbury Road and the 6 along Woodstock Road (the 6 stops much closer if you have the choice). If you must drive, note that Osberton Road and many of the surrounding streets are permit holders only; visitor permits can be provided at registration if needed.

Race Format

60 minute score (visit as many controls as you can and return within 60 minutes). Remember to bring a watch! Start times are between 7pm and 8pm, starting whenever you’re ready. See About Street-O for a more detailed description.

Terrain

Tarmac roads and paths, no significant hills. Most roads have a 20mph limit and low traffic levels. Two main roads (Banbury Road and Woodstock Road) run north-south through Summertown and can be busy, please cross these carefully and consider using one of the many pedestrian crossings. The A40 northern bypass also passes through the competition area. This must ONLY be crossed at the marked crossing points (a bridge and subway on the dual carriageway section, two traffic light controlled crossings on the single carriageway section).

Social

If you can, please stay after you have run to discuss routes, mistakes, the weather or anything else that takes your fancy. Food and soft drinks will be provided and you are welcome to bring your own wine or beer.

Results

Results will appear here soon after the event