Beautiful Beginners in Southall

We will meet by the gate closest to Villiers High School, Boyd Avenue (near the tennis courts), This ride is for women who have not ridden a bicycle for years, or have just learned and want to practice, or only ride very occasionally and want to become more confident. We will start in the park, and as we become more confident, we can cycle in the quiet residential streets together. When we are ready, we can go to places nearby such as Hanwell Zoo, Osterley Park, the Hillingdon Cycle track and Northala Fields.

We will start in the park, and as we become more confident, we can cycle in the quiet residential streets together. When we are ready, we can go to places nearby such as Hanwell Zoo, Osterley Park, the Hillingdon Cycle track and Northala Fields. Once we feel comfortable cycling in the park we will be going out on cycle paths and nearby quieter roads. We will also learn how to cycle on other roads, but if the traffic is too much, we can always get off our bikes and walk with them across busy junctions.

If the group is willing, we can stop for refreshments in a café or a socially distanced rest in a park or open space - a chance for us to get to know each other better.

Please check that your bike is in working order with the tyres pumped up. You don't need to wear a helmet. You do need to bring your own mask/face covering, in case you need to go into a café or shop, and hand sanitizer. If you want, you can bring some money/cards so you can buy yourself refreshments or bring something to drink/eat for yourself. A bicycle lock is useful, but not essential.

We welcome women who have not ridden a bicycle for years, those who have just learned and want to practice, or only ride very occasionally and want to become more confident.