WATFORD CYCLE HUB: PICNIC AT BERKHAMSTED CASTLE. PACE AVERAGE: 10-11 MPH

Our Challenging Category Ride is paced to average 10-11 mph over a hilly route to allow more people a chance to do this kind of ride at a pace comfortable for them. :)

This is a circular route of 30 miles but it would be possible to just ride one-way with us, then stay on in the sunshine at Berkhamsted Castle before taking the train back to Watford Junction, for anyone wants a shorter ride.

This is a social ride and a chance to pass through some lovely lanes and take on a range of different hill challenges as we climb up into the Chiltern Hills to then drop down into Berkhamsted for a picnic at the Castle.

We will then climb back up and over via another series of lovely lanes to head back to Watford. A good challenge of a route, with 443 metres / 1453 feet of climbing in total and great practice for anyone hoping to do sportives and charity bike rides this Summer! : )

The Watford Cycle Hub Ride Team are happy to help and support you and our Challenging Rides will gradually get longer over the summer to help you grow and develop the fitness you need for your chosen challenge, and enjoy some lovely countryside, in good company, along the way. : )

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. :)