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Rides programme
This page lists
the rides and events programme for June, July and August
2009 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. |
Contact Roger
Saturday 6th June 10.00am Black Jack’s Mill
Watford High Street Station Ride along the Ebury Way and through the Aquadrome
to the Colne Valley Trail. 20 miles Medium pace.
Contact Dennis
Bike Week
2009 - 13th to 21st June
Get more out of life - live local, get cycling!
Welcome to Bike Week 2009. Here you can find out everything you need to know
about Bike Week - whether you want to organise an event, find an event near
you to take part in, or just learn more about cycling in general.
http://www.bikeweek.org.uk
Saturday 13th June 9.30am London Open Squares
Watford Junction Station Train to Euston then a leisurely ride through
Bloomsbury visiting a variety of garden squares not normally open to the public.
Tickets (valid for the weekend) are £8 on the day or £6.75 in advance from:
Open Garden Squares Weekend
To facilitate train travel bring a folding bike if you have one.
Bring a picnic / or refreshments available at some of the squares.
About 10 miles Slow pace
Contact Veronica
Sunday 14th June 9.00am Joint West Middlesex Henry VIII CTC Ride
Ickenham Pump near junction Swakeleys/High Road From Ickenham to Syon Park,
Lunch in the Hampton Court area and Tea somewhere on the way back. 60 miles (or
30 miles with train return option)
Fast ride.
Contact Ayman
CTC West Middlesex - http://www.westmiddx.org.uk
Monday 15th June 7.00pm Merryhill Greenway
Watford High Street Station Easy ride on quiet streets and off road through the
Merryhill Woodlands Trust site south of Watford.
6 miles Slow pace.
Contact Mary Ann
Tuesday 16th June 2.00pm Bike Week Day 2
Watford High Street Station Cycle path ride down the Ebury way and round the
Aquadrome.
10 miles Slow paced.
Contact Dennis
Friday 19th June 10.00am Mayor’s Ride
Bandstand by Watford Town Hall A moderate ride with a send-off by Watford’s
Mayor. Based on Ride 4 from the
Local rides booklet to Aldenham. Return due by noon.
9 miles Medium paced
Contact Roger
Saturday 20th June 1.00pm – 6.00pm Croxley Revels
Croxley Green Visit or help at the SPOKES stall at this annual celebration
shared by local voluntary organisations and societies with carnival procession
and arena entertainment. Lots of food stalls, including cream teas. Further
details:
www.croxleyrevels.co.uk/
Contact David
Sunday 21st June from 3.15pm Pick-up Picnic Rides for a picnic in Leavesden
Country Park
Choice of joining two separate cycle rides, each with several pick-up points and
a different leader:
Paul’s Colne Valley Ride
Watford High Street Station at 3.30pm
Radlett Rd, Rugby Club House at 3.50pm
Garston Station at 4.00pm
Roger’s Canal Ride
Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth at 3.15pm
Between the Two Bridges, A412 Croxley Green at 3.40pm
Canal Bridge, Cassiobury Park, Watford at 3.50pm
Junction of Gypsy Lane & South Way, Abbots Langley at 4.20pm
The rides will join up for a picnic in Leavesden Country Park.
If you prefer meet at Leavesden Country Park, North Side, Sports Area.
Bring your own picnic to eat from about 4.30pm.
Slow paced, various distances.
Contacts: Roger and Paul
Leavesden Country Park on Three rivers website:
http://www.threerivers.gov.uk/...
Thursday 25th June 8.00pm Spokes Social Evening
Moon Under Water pub, High Street, Watford. We are normally in the dining
area at the rear.
Meet for a drink/curry and chat.
Contact Diana
Saturday 27th June 10.00am Great North Way
Watford High Street Station Ride on cycle paths, roads and some bridle path.
Some hills. Pub lunch
32 miles Medium pace
Contact Alan
Sunday 28th June 2.30pm - 3.00pm for Staggered start "Midsummer Murders
Treasure Hunt"
Café Nero, Watford High Street
Family Treasure Hunt based upon circular route using mainly cycle lanes around Watford Centre
Basic maps will be provided but a compass and carrying utensil may be helpful.
Teams of no more than 2 adults. Prizes for winners.
5 or 6 miles
Contact David
Saturday 4th July 10.00am Gorhambury
Watford High Street Station Gorhambury via Bricket Wood and Chiswell Green
25 miles. Medium pace
Contact Dennis
Sunday 5th July 11.00am London Colney
Garston Medical Centre next to Sainsbury’s Fairly easy going ride mostly off
road to London Colney and return through Bricket Wood
12 miles Medium
Contact Vince
Friday 10th July 7.15pm Mystery Evening Ride
Watford High Street Station Mystery Ride but you will need your lights.
Contact Roger
Saturday 11th July 10.00am Reservoir Cogs
Watford Junction Station Train ride to Berkhamsted, then cycle through Aldbury,
Marsworth and Wigginton.
Pub lunch.
On road route with some steep hills.
25 miles Medium/Fast
Contact Iain
Sunday 12th July 10.00am Chandlers Cross
Watford High Street Station Quiet lanes and some off road. Back by lunch-time.
10 miles Slow
Contact Mary Ann
Saturday 18th July 10.00am Borehamwood Loop
Watford High Street Station Ride along quiet roads and lanes skirting
Borehamwood.
Some off road tracks so a hybrid bike would be best.
Pub lunch. 24 miles Medium
Contact Nigel
Sunday 19th July 10.00am London Bikeathon
Euston Station London Bikeathon in aid of Leukaemia Research.
26 miles Ride at your pace.
London Bikeathon | Leukaemia Research
Team entry possible – please contact David ASAP if interested.
Saturday 25th July 10.30am Return to Windsor & the Jubilee River
Rickmansworth end of the Ebury Way by Travis Perkins
Ride along tracks & roads using National Cycle Routes 61 & 4.
Colne Valley route to Uxbridge, then on through Eton to the River Thames and the
Jubilee River. Returning via Burnham Beeches. Bring a packed lunch to eat by the
Thames, then call in for a drink at a pub late afternoon. Return to
Rickmansworth around 6.30pm.
45 miles Medium
Contact Roger
Sunday 26th July 10.00am Hatfield Special
Meeting point to be advised
Joint ride with Harrow and Wembley Outdoor Group covering the Alban Way.
32 miles Medium
Contact David
Thursday 30th July 8.00pm Spokes Social Evening
Moon Under Water pub, High Street, Watford. We are normally in the dining area
at the rear. Meet for a drink/curry and chat.
Contact Diana
Sunday 2nd August 2.00pm Maureen’s Motivator Ride
Cha-Cha-Cha café in Cassiobury Park
Ride to Cheslyn Garden and the canal towpath.
To encourage newer cyclists beginners to join group ride. Suitable for
beginners.
4 miles Slow pace
Contact Maureen
Saturday 8th August 10.00am Denham Country Park
Watford High Street Station Ride on Ebury Way, canal towpath and roads. Tea &
coffee stop.
24 miles Medium
Contact Alan
Sunday 9th August 10.00am Hockeridge Bottom
Watford Metropolitan Station A hard, hilly ride along some of the best lanes
around here.
Possible pub stop.
22 miles Medium pace
Contact Dennis
Friday 14th August 10.00am Mill Green
Watford High Street Station Cycle through Bricket Wood and
St Albans to Mill Green via the Alban Way. Fairly flat. Pub lunch.
33 miles Medium pace
Contact Dennis
Saturday 22nd August 10.00am St Albans Loop
Garston Medical Centre - Sainsbury's car park Ride along quiet roads and lanes
skirting St Albans. Some off road tracks so a hybrid bike would be best.
Pub lunch.
31 miles Medium pace
Contact Nigel
Sunday 23rd August 11.00am Bricket Wood & Smug Oak
Watford High Street Station
Quiet lanes and some off road.
Option of lunch at Old Fox pub in Bricket Wood.
10 miles Slow pace
Contact Mary Ann
Thursday 27th August 8.00pm Spokes Social Evening
Moon Under Water pub, High Street, Watford. We are normally in the dining area
at the rear.
Meet for a drink/curry and chat.
Contact Diana
Friday 28th August 10.00am Apsley via Felden
Watford Metropolitan Station Ride to Belsize via ‘Under the Heavens’, Flaunden
and down to the canal via Felden. Possible pub lunch.
20 miles Medium
Contact Dennis
Saturday 29th August 9.30am assembly for 10.00am
Poppy Appeal Bushey to Oxford Ride
Bushey British Legion Club - Melbourne Road
On road with the majority on quiet country ones via Harefield, Marlow, Christmas
Common, Watlington with Legion Club stops along the way.
Return trip is likely to be via train from Oxford to Denham
60 miles Fast pace
Please register your interest in advance.
Contact Paul.
* * * Looking Forward * * *
Thursday 10th September Committee Meeting
at Paul’s
Saturday 12th September Historic Churches Bike Ride
Fund raising event for the Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust –
great fun – more details at
www.bedshertshct.org.uk
Saturday 19th September Tour of Britain – London stage
More details at
www.tourofbritain.co.uk
Sat/Sun 19th/20th September Open House Weekend
Great opportunity to visit some of London’s buildings not normally
available to the public and to enjoy some of London’s quieter areas.
Thursday 24th September Spokes Social Evening
Sunday ?? September Sky Sports London Freewheel 2009
The date will be announced soon - see following web-site:
www.gopedal.co.uk/LondonFreewheel2009.htm
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