Sunday 8th December 2019 10:00am

Starting from - The Cha Cafe,
3 Cassiobury Park Avenue,
Watford,
WD18 7HY

Tel. 01923 223994

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 7HY

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

  • 31.5 miles
  • Road
  • 4 hr
  • Challenging
  • Watford
  • 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 7HF

We are delighted to offer this Challenging route with 1703 feet (519 metres) of climbing in total, pacing the ride to average 13+ mph over this super scenic route.

Our ride starts with a great stretch through the Cassiobury Estate which should give us a flying start to then head past The Grove golf course towards Chandlers Cross, Belsize and Flaunden. We will descend Rucklers Lane & climb Hyde Lane which is is our main hill challenge and a favourite country lane to climb as it is a quiet, scenic cut through to Bedmond. From Bedmond Tin Church, we take the maze of lanes towards St. Albans emerging on the outskirts of Verulamium Park. Then we'll take you on to the Street Cafe, which may be a new one for you but we think it's worth discovering! :) After coffee and homemade cake or a light lunch, we'll return back to Watford.

Please consider the weather conditions, wear a hi-vis top and bring lights for you bike and bring two spare inner tubes - as changing an inner tube is faster than getting out the rubber glue if punctures happen. The Ride Leaders can 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 to the correct pressure.

We are Not-For-Profit, do free bike assessments and should your bike need a tune up or a full service, we'll give you an honest price.

We look forward to riding with you. :)

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We are delighted to offer this Challenging route with 1703 feet (519 metres) of climbing in total, pacing the ride to average 13+ mph over this super scenic route.

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Tom Barber

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