Bike Blenheim Palace 2009
Bike Blenheim Palace returns on Sunday 4th October, with bike polo taking centre stage!
Five bike polo teams from Oxford, London, Cambridge, and Oakendon will be battling it out in the Town Meets Country Tournament taking place in the historical grounds of Blenheim Palace, culminating in the first ever Oxford v Cambridge varsity match.
There’ll be public try-out sessions between the games, so come along a have a go. We’ll have mallets and bikes to borrow, and it’s all on grass.
Once you’ve had your fill of polo, take time out to watch the Brompton World Championships. Last year Alistair Kay won, beating the former Tour of Spain winner Roberto Heras (he wasn’t impressed). And after all that excitement, relax with a leisurely ride around the tranquil grounds of the palace.
Match schedule:
- 10.00am Oxford v London
- 10.20am The Toffs V Cambridge
- 10.40am Oakenden V London
- 11.30 – 12.00 pm Public Polo session
- 12.20pm The Toffs V Oxford
- 12.40pm Cambridge V Oakenden
- 1.00pm London V The Toffs
- 1.30 – 2.00pm Public Polo session
- 2.20pm Oxford V Oakenden
- 2.40pm Cambridge V London
- 3.00pm The Toffs V Oakenden
- 3.30 – 4.00pm Public Polo session
- 4.15pm Oxford V Cambridge (Varsity Trophy)
- 4.40pm Prize giving ceremony
If you’re unsure of how to get here there’s a joint ride organised by Sustrans, CTC and Isis Cyclists leaving from outside the Oxford Campus shop on Broad Street, at 09:30. Save money by buying your entry tickets in advance.
Tags: blenheim palace, oxford, polo, Tournament
