Breeze on the Met Line: Hillingdon to Black Park

- We will meet outside Hillingdon Underground station UB10 9NR (near the Swallow pub on Long Lane)
- We will cycle through Uxbridge, then on fairly quiet roads to Iver Heath, past Pinewood Studios to Black Park.
- We will ride at the pace of the slowest rider and always wait so that no one is left behind.
- We will stop at Black Park where the toilets are open and you will be able to buy food and coffee but to be safe you may want to bring a snack. Please also bring a pump, water, credit card and at least 1 spare inner tube. I would prefer you to wear a helmet for your safety.
- Please check your bike thoroughly before you come. Check your brakes are working well, your gears are smooth and your tyres are in good condition and pumped up – you can use this video. https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/get-active/2019/everyday-walking-and-cycling/the-m-check-for-your-bike-in-11-steps If that one is too technical then try this easier one https://youtu.be/u0dtGe-LrcQ
- To keep everyone safe we will be using social distancing, riding single file and minimising personal contact. Please bring and use hand sanitiser; you may wish to wear a face mask and gloves, but these are not compulsory.
- If you, or anyone in your household, are feeling at all unwell with possible symptoms of Covid-19 such as new persistent cough, high temperature, loss of sense of taste or smell, please cancel your place.
- Please take a minute to look at British Cycling’s guidance regarding cycling and COVID-19: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/about/article/20200512-about-bc-news-British-Cycling-Updated-Coronavirus-Guidance-0.
- If you want to read what Public Health England say about COVID-19, please see below:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance#guidance-for-the-public
- Ultimately, only you can decide if you feel safe from the risks of COVID-19 to ride at this time.
- You can take your bike anywhere on the Metropolitan Line anytime on weekends and off-peak Mon-Fri (peak hours are 7:30-9:30 and 16:00-19:00).
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/cycling/cycling-in-london/bikes-on-public-transport
- If you are driving to the start there is free parking on many residential roads off Long Lane e.g. Merton Avenue UB10 9BN.
- If you have any questions don’t hesitate to message me.