Rides programme This page lists the rides and events programme for September, October and November 2007

If you have any queries, e-mail rides@spokesgroup.com

Note: The contact details give the first name of the rides/events organiser. The printed newsletter sent to members has the full name and telephone number.

September / October / November 2007

Saturday 1st September 2.00pm Blackwells Café

Meet at the shops at Langley Way/Cassiobury Drive for a 16 mile medium paced ride to Blackwells Café opposite Chipperfield Common. A few short hills. Will include off-road tracks and canal towpath (alternative route if bad weather).

Contact Diane.

Sunday 2nd September 10.00am Ridge

Meet at Watford High Street Station.  Ridge is the highest point in SW Herts but worth the effort getting there! The ride goes through Radlett and Shenley and returns via Moor Mill and Crabb Lane. About 27 miles.

Contact Alan B.

Saturday 8th September 10.20am Historic Churches

Meet at the entrance of Top Golf, Bushey Mill Lane for a ride of 30 miles via Letchmore Heath, Radlett, Shenley and the Colneys. Lunch stop. This will be a fast-paced ride as we wish to visit as many as possible of the 12 churches on the route. Mostly on road with some hills.Participants are requested to either make a donation or to get sponsored in aid of the Historic Churches Trust.

Contact Veronica or Iain for more information & sponsor forms.

Wednesday 12th September 7.00pm Evening Ride

Meet at Watford Junction Station for a 10 mile ride to Hemel and surrounding lanes with a pub stop.

Contact David T.

Saturday 15th September 10.00am Mill Green

Meet at Watford High Street Station to cycle through Bricket Wood and St Albans to Mill Green via the Alban Way. About 36 miles.  Fairly flat but riding at a good pace.  Pub lunch.

Contact Dennis

Wednesday 19th September 8.00pm Spokes Social Evening

Meet in the bar at the Essex Arms, Langley Way at 8pm for a relaxing drink. The menu is varied and good value if you wish to eat. Plenty of space to park bicycles and to sit in the garden, weather permitting.

Contact Alison

Sunday 23rd September 10.00am Hovis London Freewheel

Meet at Watford Junction Station for train to Euston and then cycle on quiet streets to London Bridge and the start of the Freewheel event, where roads along the river to Green Park will be closed to all traffic except cyclists. Cycle to Green Park, site of the Freewheel Festival with the Cycling Circus, stalls, secure bike park and more. Return to Euston approximately 3.00pm. About 12 miles total.

Contact Mary Ann

See the article in the Spokes Newsletter

See the link http://www.londonfreewheel.com/

Monday 24th September 7.30pm Committee Meeting
Contact Roger for details

Sunday 7th October 10.00am Great North Way

Meet at Watford High Street Station for a ride along the Great North Way to Hatfield via Radlett, South Mimms and Welham Green, returning along the Alban Way, A414 cycle path, Park Street and How Wood.  Lunch stop after Hatfield. A few hills. About 35 miles.

Contact Alan B.

Saturday 13th October 10.00am Chiswell Green

Meet at Watford High Street Station for a ride through Bricket Wood and Verulamium to Gorhambury, returning via Bedmond. Hilly ride at a good pace. About 25 miles.

Contact Dennis.

Thursday 18th October 8.00pm Spokes Social Evening

Meet in the Moon Under Water pub - High Street, Watford - for a drink, Curry  Club or other meal, and chat. We are normally in the dining area at the rear.

Contact Diana.

Saturday 20th October 10.30am Metroland

Meet at Bushey Station for a largely off-road trip through Metroland along neglected byways and quiet roads. Approximately 25 miles.

Contact David T.

Saturday 27th October 10.30am Coleman Green

Meet at Watford High Street Station. Enjoy the autumn colours whilst cycling along minor roads & tracks to Coleman Green for a pub lunch. Around 35 miles. Back to Watford about 4.00pm.

Contact Roger

Saturday 27th October 7.45pm Barn Dance

Dance to Fiddlin' Around & caller Lynne Render at Verulam School, Brampton Road, St Albans, AL1 4PR.

Tickets about £8.00.

Contact Veronica by 18th October if you would like tickets or further information.

Saturday 3rd November 10.00am Elstree

Meet at Watford High Street Station and ride to Bushey Heath & on to Elstree Aerodrome. Stop for a tea or coffee and return via Aldenham. About 16 miles.

Contact Alan B

Tuesday 6th November 7.30pm Committee Meeting

Contact Roger for more information.

Saturday 10th November 10.30am Radlett

Meet at Bushey Station for 11 miles to Radlett via Aldenham and Elstree Aerodrome to finish at Toby Carvery for lunch leaving an afternoon for shopping.

Contact David T

Saturday 17th November 10.00am Hockeridge Bottom

Meet at Watford Metropolitan Station for a hard, hilly 22 mile ride along some of the best lanes around here. Possible pub stop.

Contact Dennis.

Saturday 17th November 7.30pm Crazy Casserole

Warm up with a bowl of homemade comfort food. Several different casserole dishes on offer (including vegetarian). Please bring your preferred drink and a contribution of £3.00.

Please let Iain know by Wednesday 14th November if you are coming.

Saturday 24th November 10.45am The Ayots & Shaw’s Corner

Meet at St Albans Abbey Station at 10.45 to meet arrival of 10.25 train from Watford. This is a ride along minor lanes and some stretches of National Cycle Routes starting off along the Smallford Trail then branching off to take in the Ayots and Wheathampstead. We return to St Albans where there is the choice of a train back to Watford or of riding via Bricket Wood along familiar paths. Not particularly hilly. The distance is about 18 miles from  the Abbey station, and 6 miles extra each way if the train is not taken.

Contact Phil G.

Thursday 29th November 8.00pm Spokes Social Evening

Meet in the Moon Under Water pub - High Street, Watford - for a drink, Curry Club or other meal, and chat. We are normally in the dining area at the rear.

Contact Diana.

Looking Ahead

Saturday 1st December 1.30pm Short and Mysterious! No, not me, but the ride! Meet at the shops corner of Cassiobury Drive and Langley Way for a short, easy ride for beginners. Back before dark but bring lights just in case.

Contact Diane .