WATFORD CYCLE HUB: EBURY & ABBEY WAY TO ST. ALBANS

The route starts on the Ebury Way, a disused railway track and continues following much of the National Cycle Routes 6/61 along The Abbey Way and onto the roads through Bricket Wood and over the M25 which are quite fast moving. On reaching St Albans you can stop for refreshments at the cafe, Inn on the Park, set in the beautiful surroundings of Verulamium Park. The return ride weaves its way again on cycle paths and quiet suburban roads passing the North Watford allotments, the award winning Cheslyn Gardens and through the Cassiobury Estate before riding down Watford High Street to re join Route 6/61. This is a Steady Plus Route: There are some rolling hills but no whoppers! The pace will average about 8-10 mph over the route. This route is designed to give you a relaxed, longer ride to the Cathedral City, using the National Cycle Routes & showing you somewhere lovely to retreat to & how to get there bypassing busy roads. A great ride for all who want to increase their distance & gain some quiet road practice in good company. :)

Please bring a spare inner tube in case of a puncture - as it's easier to change an inner tube than repair a puncture. Watford Cycle Hub sell inner tubes from £4.50 new should you need to purchase one.

Please check your bike is in good working order before the ride - especially that your brakes are working & your tyres are pumped and wear clothing suitable for the weather conditions and perhaps a backpack so you can put on or take off layers as needed. Also bring some money for our cafe stop if you would like to buy a drink, snack or light lunch.

Watford Cycle Hub can check over your bike and we can pump up your tyres for you if you come in good time before the ride. If your bike might need a little more TLC or hasn't been ridden for a while, you can always bring it in for a free assessment. Watford Cycle Hub are a Not-For-Profit, Community Enterprise and promise to give you an honest price if your bike needs fixing, fine tuning or a full service. :)

We look forward to riding with you. :)

We never leave anyone behind