Beginner Breeze - Watford Cycle Hub to Carpenders Park with some extra loops!

Our route will take us along the traffic free Ebury Way and then out towards South Oxhey and under the track to Carpenders Park. For those who want to challenge themselves there is an optional loop around the estate before we head back to the Cycle Hub for refeshments. As we head back to the Cycle Hub, there will be the optional Hill Challenge!
Girls aged 12 years and above are welcome to join if accompanied by a riding adult.
Please remember to bring,
Two spare inner tubes for your bike, even if you do not know how to change them, someone in the group will, as well as the appropriate tools (tyre levers)
A waterbottle with a drink in, riding can be very thirsty work.
Cycle helmet, for your own safety.
Appropriate clothing for the weather

In view of COVID-19 we will be taking this into account with our ride leading and we will follow govt. guidelines. Please note the following:
• We will not share any equipment so please be organised and bring your own items eg drink, spare inner tube, tyre levers and pump, sun cream and hand sanitiser.
• You should pay particular attention to your bike being in good working order before attending a ride so as to minimise risks and disruption to rides. We will do a bike check before leaving but will check our own bikes.
• We will ride taking social distancing into account. At the time of writing British Cycling recommend riding at least 1m apart.
• Participants must not attend a ride if they have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with anyone with symptoms and should be isolating
• Anyone who develops COVID-19 symptoms during a ride must inform a leader.
• Anyone who develops COVID symptoms after a ride must contact the leader who will inform British Cycling HQ who will then contact everyone who attended the ride.
Do not attend this ride if you have returned from (anywhere) abroad in the last 2 weeks.
All of the above is to keep us all safe from the virus.
You can contact the leader directly via the ‘Message Ride Creator’ tab in the ride posting on let’s ride unless you have their direct contact details already. “

The route is mainly traffic free on cycle paths and quiet roads

We'll be stopping for a refreshment break at a cafe in Carpenders Park.

Helmets are compulsory for under 16's and advisable for all riders. PLeas ebring a spare inner tube and money for refreshments

We never leave anyone behind