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Rides programme This page lists the rides and events programme for June, July and August 2008 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. |
There will be a talk on Designing
for Cyclists at the St Albans Council Offices Civic Centre.
Contact Roger for more details.
Meet at West Watford Fire Station, Two Bridges. Moderate-paced ride, a few hills, to Commonwood & Belsize. Pub stop at Sarratt. Return to Croxley by 10.00pm. Contact Roger.
Meet at Top Golf, Bushey Mill Lane, for a ride of at
least 20 miles. Some off road (weather permitting).
Contact Heather.
Meet at Watford High Street station for a 25 mile ride along the Ebury Way and up Long Lane. Some steep bumpy tracks. Contact Dennis.
For general information about National Bike Week see http://www.bikeweek.org.uk
The Chairman of Watford Borough Council, Cllr Jan
Brown, will launch Bike Week and Spokes' new Blue Book of rides at Watford High
Street on the terrace between St Mary's Church and The Bell. Join us for the
launch and press photographs and then to cycle through town to do Ride 1 (Whippendell
Wood, 3 miles) with the option of an extension to 15 miles into the Chilterns.
Contact Mary Ann or Pam.
For information about the Blue Book of rides see Local Rides Booklet
Meet at Watford High Street Station for a ride to
Denham via the Ebury Way and Maple Cross then out towards Uxbridge. About 22
miles.
Contact Alan.
Meet at the Bandstand by Watford Town Hall for an easy two-hour ride with Watford’s Mayor. We will visit areas we hope to see cycling facilities improved & local beauty spots, including the Ebury Way, the canal path & Cassiobury Park. Contact Roger.
Please come along to the Spokes stall on the Green and say hello. Offers of help would be most appreciated. Contact Pam.
An evening of comedy, drama and entertainment as this popular radio character is subjected to an unpopular decision by the BBC to kill her off. The play will start at 7:45pm at the Compass Theatre, Ickenham. Further details from David.
Joint ride with the CTC, starting from Elstree
Aerodrome. Brisk-paced road ride to Mill Green for lunch in the Green Man, and
afternoon tea at Hemel in the old cinema (Wetherspoon). About 40 miles.
Contact Ayman.
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.
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.
Ride 17 in the new Blue Book of rides. A 27 mile faster but fairly flat ride starting at Garston Medical Centre, Cow Lane and heading for St Albans and Water End using bridleways, cycle paths and the Alban Way with a pub stop in Shenley. Contact David.
For information about the Blue Book of rides see Local Rides Booklet
Meet at Watford High Street Station and travel out
via St Albans and Harpenden. Return from Hemel Hempstead along the Nickey Line
(now a walking/cycling path) after lunch. 35 miles or so at a good pace.
Contact Dennis.
Meet at Watford Metropolitan Station for a ride to
the Green Dragon at Flaunden for lunch.
Contact Roger.
Meet at Watford High Street Station for a 35 mile
ride at a good pace via the Colne Valley Trail, Bricket Wood and Chiswell
Green.
Contact Dennis.
Meet at Chelsea Hospital, Royal Hospital Road, the
main walkway between the two sets of iron gates. I have been unable to get any
train information re potential engineering works. Please ring or email me nearer
the date. We have 3 places spare. 26 miles at your own pace.
Contact Heather.
For general information about The London Bikeathon see http://www.londonbikeathon.co.uk
For more information contact Pam.
Meet at the shops at Langley Way/Cassiobury Drive. An off-road ride to Belsize on tracks (some steep) through the fields if the weather is dry. On road if inclement! The pub does a variety of food. On-road return. Remember your lights! Contact Diane.
Meet at Watford Metropolitan Station. Approximately
20 miles at moderate pace with some hills and golf courses and little-used
tracks in the heart of the Metroland areas of Northwood, Pinner and Eastcote.
Contact David.
Meet at Watford High Street Station. Ride to Gaddesden Row via Abbots Langley, returning via lanes to the west of the A41. A long hilly ride! About 38 miles.
Contact Alan.
Join us to celebrate summer with a picnic. Meet either at Watford High Street Station at 3.30pm for a ride along the Ebury Way to the Aquadrome, or at the south side of Bury Lake, Rickmansworth at 4.15pm. All to bring enough food for those in your party, but to be shared amongst all there.
Phone or email Roger stating what you can bring so we get a balanced selection.
Contact Roger.
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.
Meet at Top Golf, Bushey Mill Lane, for a 25 mile
briskish paced ride. The Highways Agency have said that Hogg End Lane will be
back to normal, but be prepared for a detour just in case.
Contact Heather.
Meet at Watford High Street Station for a ride
through Bricket Wood and Verulamium to Gorhambury. About 25 miles. Some hard
climbs.
Contact Dennis.
Meet at Top Golf, Bushey Mill Lane. Some off-road. The Highways Agency have said that the Nickey Line tunnel (which had been affected by M1 road widening) will be clear. Be prepared for a detour in any case.
Contact Heather.
Meet at the Harvester at the bottom of Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green for a hard, hilly ride through Belsize, Ley Hill, Ashley Green and Champneys. 30 to 35 miles.
Contact Dennis.
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.
Meet at the Harvester at the bottom of Baldwins
Lane, Croxley Green for a 22 mile ride through Whippendell Woods, Penman’s Green
and Hollin’s Hall. If it’s muddy there is an alternative on the roads.
Contact Dennis.
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