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I think the plan is for this to be a social ride, but to keep the pace at something like 15 mph. Also, if you can hang on to the back of the group, and let others take the lead and carry spares and food reserves, you will have a built in advantage.
My suggestion would be to come out with us, and see how you feel after say 15 miles. If the pace is making you feel uncomfortable, you will be able to proceed under your own steam, but at least will have had some company for the opening section, and be no worse off than if you did Oxford solo. However, I am sure you will fine.
One of the joys of the forum, is there will inevitably be at least one member who has been out on the lash 'till silly o'clock, so your suffering will be nothing compared with what they are going through.