Sunday 30th June 2019 10:00am

Starting from - Watford Cycle Hub,
The Pavilion,
Chaffinch Lane (off Tolpits Lane),
Watford, WD18 9QD

Tel. 01923 223994

Free Car Parking,
Toilets,
Use of Track Pump for Tyres
Access to Drinking Water to Fill Water Bottles
& Indoor Social Area

Please arrive at 9.45am, to be ready to leave at 10.00am.
If you are running late or cannot attend on the day, please call the cycle hub on the number above to let us know.

Website: http://www.watfordcyclehub.org.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatfordCycleHub

For notice of our upcoming rides join our Watford Cycle Hub Rides Group! :)
https://www.letsride.co.uk/groups/watford-cycle-hub-social-rides, WD18 9QD

This Watford Cycle Hub Rides ride is open for anyone to join

  • 19.2 miles
  • Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 3 hr 15 mins
  • Steady
  • Watford
  • Children aged 8-15*, Children aged 11-15*, Adults 16+ only

Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

Starting point




Hertfordshire
WD18 6LB

Prepare for the chase as this ride takes you through Harefield (the Hare) and Dog Kennel Lane, Chorleywood (the Hound). In between, there’s pleasant rural scenery viewed from mostly quiet lanes. Your effort in ascending up to Harefield is rewarded by lovely views over lakes and waterways in the valley below. You'll then have a chance to relax as you swoop down a 220 foot descent into the valley & cross the Grand Union Canal. The route from there continues on quiet country lanes past open fields and wooded areas before arriving at Chorleywood. You pass by the rail station and take a bridge over the lines at Chorleywood to follow a narrow road leading to Dog Kennel Lane, skirting around the County Heritage site and Local Nature Reserve of Chorleywood Common. We then head back to Watford through Loudwater, with a good climb up Solesbridge Lane! :)

This route has 370 metres of climbing packed into under 20 miles, so you'll need to have experience of taking on hills in order to do this route comfortably. We will stop for coffee & cake or a light lunch about half way round for the group to relax and enjoy some social time together.

Please bring two spare inner tubes in case of puncture - as changing an inner tube is faster than getting out the rubber glue. The Ride Leaders will happily help if anyone in the group has a puncture on the day. Watford Cycle Hub sell inner tubes from £4 new, or recycled ones for 50p patched, £1 with no patches, 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. You can also come along early before the ride to use our track pump, or we can help get your tyres to the correct pressure for you pre-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; we're Not-For-Profit, do free assessments and promise to give you an honest price if your bike needs fixing, fine tuning or a full service. :)

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Prepare for the chase as this ride takes you through Harefield (the Hare) and Dog Kennel Lane, Chorleywood (the Hound). In between, there’s pleasant rural scenery viewed from mostly quiet lanes.

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    Ride Leader

Ian Barber

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