City Hosts Thrilling Drum and Bass Bike Ride This Weekend

The city will host a drum and bass bike ride this weekend, with hundreds of people expected to take part. The event is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, and will thread through the city centre to a soundtrack of pounding beats.

Event details

Riders should assemble at 2pm by the Clarendon Building on Broad Street. Organisers say the route will move through historic streets and busy central areas.

Attendance is expected to be in the hundreds. The gathering blends a mass bike ride with a live music atmosphere.

Organiser and history

Dom Whiting organises the On The Bike raves. He began the events during the Covid lockdowns and has since built a large following.

Whiting has staged rides in Bristol, Bournemouth and Southampton. He has also recently taken the format to Adelaide, Australia.

Social reach and setup

His social media presence tops 800,000 followers. For this visit he said DJ decks have been refreshed for a 2026 Oxford re-visit.

He welcomed all modes of transport. Attendees may bring speakers and link to an online livestream.

Local reaction

Anna Railton, the council cabinet member for a zero carbon Oxford, praised the contrast between drum and bass and the city’s historic streets. She said she hopes to attend and enjoyed the last visit.

Railton described the ride as Oxford’s largest critical mass event. She added that the focus is on music and collective fun for riders and onlookers.

Weather and practical advice

The Met Office forecast, as of Friday afternoon, predicts cloudy skies with sunny breaks. There is a risk of rain in the afternoon, so riders should plan accordingly.

Organisers encourage sensible clothing and secure speaker mounts. All participants should follow normal road safety rules while riding.

Report by Filmogaz.com.