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Rides programme This page lists the rides and events programme for September, October and November 2010 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. |
Remember to bring: water, spare inner tube,
lights & reflective/waterproof clothing as appropriate.
Disclaimer: Participants of rides must be over 16 unless accompanied
by a parent or guardian. Insurance is your responsibility.
Spokes cannot accept liability for you or your possessions.
It is your responsibility to follow advice and the Highway Code at
all times.
Your participation is the acceptance of these terms.
Note: All telephone numbers without codes are Watford (01923).
Please make sure you arrive in plenty of time
at the start so rides can leave at the stated time
Saturday 4 September 10.00 South of Watford
Circular
Pump House, Local Board Road
Ebury Way, Moor Park, Bushey.
Lunch at Aldenham Country Park. Return via Colne Valley. Some hills and off
road.
20 miles Medium John
Sunday 5 September 09.15 London SkyRide
Harrow & Wealdstone Station
London Sky Ride event 4th year
– join the Harrow Cyclists feeder ride to Central
London on quieter roads and meeting up with other cycle groups along the way. A
15 km route on London roads for cyclists only will be available in central
London.
www.goskyride.com/location/london
Tuesday 7 September 10.30 The Tuesday 2 Hour Ride
Harvester Pub, Two Bridges
Regular short rides on the first Tuesday of each month.
15 miles Medium Roger
Thursday 9 September 10.00 Ley Hill and Whelpley Hill
Harvester Pub, Two Bridges
A hilly ride through the best lanes in south-west Herts.
22 miles Medium Dennis
Saturday 11 September 10.00 Sarratt
Harvester Pub, Two Bridges
Easy ride on local roads with some hills to Chenies and Sarratt returning via Rousebarn Lane.
12 miles Slow Vincent
Sunday 12 September 11.00 London Colney
Garston Medical Centre, near Sainsburys
Fairly flat circular ride to London Colney, some off
road, stop for lunch at pub or bring sandwiches.
15 miles Medium Vince
Saturday 18 Sept 10.30 Tour of Britain – London Stage 8
Watford Metropolitan Station Train into London
for easy London ride prior to spectating at Stage 8 of the Tour of London – This final stage will see the riders take on a brand new race circuit in the London borough of Newham the host borough for the London Olympic and Para-Olympic games 2012.
Details on
http://www.goskyride.com/location/london
or contact David
Sunday 19 September Open House London
Architectural visits by bicycle or public transport to places in London not
normally open to the public.
http://www.londonopenhouse.org/
For more details contact David
Sunday 19 September 12.25 Mill Green Museum
Choice of 12.07 train from Watford Junction or meet St Albans Abbey Station
for easy ride along Smallford trail to the mill
museum to see a collection of vintage Murphy wireless & TV sets. Lunch at nearby
pub.
Cycle home or train back as desired (basic fare £4.20 return).
22 miles or 12 if returning on train. Slow Phil
Thursday 23 September 20.00 Spokes Social Evening
Moon under Water, High Street, Watford
Normal location is in the dining area at the rear.
Chance for a meet up with fellow members for a drink and a curry.
Diana
Saturday 25 September 11.00 –15.00 Spokes Publicity Event
Watford Town Centre – volunteers required.
Please contact David
Saturday 2 October 10.00 Chiltern Lanes
Harvester Pub, Two Bridges
Through the lanes to Cholesbury.
Some hills. Pub lunch.
30 miles Medium John
Sunday 3 October Festival of Cycling
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire Family ride, 60 or 100km sportive,
20km time trial and the Brompton World Championship are all part of Breast
Cancer Care’s Festival of Cycling in the beautiful oak-lined roads of Blenheim
Palace's beautiful park near Oxford.
More details via:
www.bikeblenheimpalace.com
Tuesday 5 October 10.30 The Tuesday 2 Hour Ride
Harvester Pub, Two Bridges
Regular short rides on the first Tuesday of each month.
15 miles Medium Roger
Saturday 9 October 14.00 Sanuk
Kings Langley Station
Ride with some hills (up and down!) to the atmospheric tea shop at Little Heath.
12 miles Medium Diane
Sunday 10 October 10.30 A Trail of Two Hospitals
Garston Medical Centre
A ride, which is mostly off-road (either bridleways
or cycle paths), with some lanes and a couple of small hills.
Passing through the sites of 2 former hospitals - Napsbury & Harperbury.
Lunch stop in Bricket Wood.
20 miles Medium Iain
13-17 October Bicycle Film Festival
Barbican Centre, London
Film screenings, parties and rides to celebrate the humble two wheeler.
Further details on:
www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/london
Thursday 14 October 10.00 Sleapshyde
Watford High Street Station
Cycle through Bricket Wood & St Albans to ‘The Plough’ via the Alban Way.
Fairly flat. Pub lunch.
28 miles Medium Dennis
Thursday 14 October 20.00 Spokes Social Evening
Moon under Water, High Street, Watford
Normal location is in the dining area at the rear.
Chance for a meet up with fellow members for a drink and a curry.
Diana
Saturday 16 October 10.00 Bovingdon
Harvester Pub, Two Bridges
Meander round my favourite lanes and stop for a pint
at the Boot if we can get there after noon.
20 miles Medium Dennis
Saturday 23 October 11.00 Cyclists Meet
Watford High Street Station
Ride to meet with other cycling groups at the Paper Mill, Apsley for lunch.
Outward on lanes via Belsize & Feldon, return along
canal path.
17 miles Medium Roger
Sunday 24 October 14.00 Family Ride
St. Johns School, Berry Lane, Mill End, WD3 7HG
Family ride using quiet roads and off road sections
like the Ebury Way to encourage younger cyclists and their families. Local
publicity will ensure the attendance of non-members so a good Spokes turnout
will be appreciated.
Aquadrome tea stop.
8 miles Slow
Contact rides co-ordinator for latest information.
Tuesday 2 November 10.30 The Tuesday 2 Hour Ride
Harvester Pub, Two Bridges
Regular short rides on the first Tuesday of each month.
15 miles Medium Roger
Saturday 6 November 10.30 Elstree Airfield & Radlett
Bushey Station
Gentle ride with HAWOG cyclists through Bushey to Aldenham Country Park, break at refurbished Aerodrome Café and on to Radlett prior to Toby Carvery lunch.
12 miles Slow David
Thursday 11 November 10.00 Black Jack’s Mill
Pump House, Local Board Road, Watford
Ride along the Ebury Way & Colne Valley trail.
20 miles Medium Dennis
Thursday 11 November 20.00 Spokes Social Evening
Moon under Water, High Street, Watford
Normal location is in the dining area at the rear.
Chance for a meet up with fellow members for a drink and a curry.
Diana
Saturday 13 November 10.00 Chiltern Lanes
Harvester Pub, Two Bridges
Through the lanes to Felden. Some hills.
Pub lunch.
20 miles Medium John
Saturday 20 November 10.00 Burnham Beeches
Harvester Pub, Two Bridges
Through Black Park & Burnham Beaches to Hedgerley
for a pub lunch. Finish at the Aquadrome café. Mainly on
lanes, a few tracks.
30 miles Medium Roger
Sunday 28 November 11.00 Mystery Ride
Watford Metropolitan Station Mystery Ride to a special location.
15 - 20 miles Medium David
Looking Forwards to the Winter Programme
Thursday 9 December 20.00 Spokes Social Evening
Moon under Water, High Street, Watford
Normal location is in the dining area at the rear.
Chance for a meet up with fellow members for a drink and a curry.
Diana
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