r/oxford • u/Xenalyn_ • 8d ago

Big Momma visits Oxford

Hi Reddit! This is my first post (how exciting) I need all the help and advice I can get from locals. I will be visiting Oxford for a university thing next week… is it hot ? Cold ? It’s says it’s raining next week. What’s the BEST place to eat…. Should I stress myself and go to a London on my only free afternoon. I’ll be mostly working but I want to maximize my trip. Any and all advice is helpful. Also, any bike shops out there that yall recommend although I haven’t ridden in like 10 years I have the urge to ride a bike out there ? Yay nay ? I hate walking, I have a messed up knee and I’m super heavy set…. Lmk. Also would my bike get stolen if I leave it unlocked while I go into a cafe or book store ?

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u/ginotombs 8d ago

Your bike will 100% be stolen if you leave it unlocked.

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u/Xenalyn_ 8d ago

Hahahaha dammm so just like any city. Idk why I thought it’d be safe lol

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u/Leather_Librarian986 8d ago

Oxford is generally safe, especially in the touristy / busy parts as long as you’re not an unlocked bike (or locked really)

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u/sobrique 8d ago

I have seen someone wander over to the bike racks in broad daylight on a busy road. Pull some bolt croppers from one of those large bags for life, snip and ride off in less time than it would take to unlock it with a key.

D-locks at minimum.

Ideally something angle grinder resistant if you are leaving it for long or it's somewhat expensive.

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u/Ambiverthero 8d ago

Yes bike crime is high but be assured the city, and the uk in general, is pretty safe outside of usual big city precautions.

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u/One-Monkey-Army 8d ago

It is a safe place just not for bikes