Rides programme
This page lists the rides and events programme
for June, July and August 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
Tuesday
1st June 10.30am The Tuesday 2 Hour Ride
Harvester Pub by Two Bridges, Baldwins Lane
Regular easy rides on the first Tuesday of each
month.
12 miles Slow
Contact Roger
Sunday 6th June 10.30am Aldenham
Garston Medical Centre
Easy ride up to Aldenham return via Patchetts
Green.
15 Miles Slow
Contact Andrew
Thursday
10th June 10.00am Denham Country Park
Pump House, Local Board Road
Ebury Way, Aquadrome and Denham village. Return
via Colne Valley Trail.
25 miles Medium
Contact
Dennis
Saturday 12th June No official Spokes ride ... but ...
Why
not visit:- the 7th London World Naked Bike Ride for riders wanting to see the
city sights in their nakedness?
Sunday 13th June 10.30am Butterfly World (£6 entrance)
Lower High Street Station
Ride on quiet streets and lanes through Bricket
Wood to the Butterfly World (Chiswell Green) and back through Bedmond and Abbots
Langley. Picnic or lunch in the café.
12 miles Slow
Contact
Mary Ann
Thursday 24th June Spokes Social Evening
Please note: the Spokes Social Evening shown in
the last
newsletter for is now to be on Thursday 24th June
Friday
18th June 11.00am Chiltern Cycleway Launch
Berkhamsted Station
Ride a 17 mile section of this relay event -
Berhamsted to Hyde Heath. Return by cycle or train to Rickmansworth.
Mainly lanes, some hills. Train to Berkhamsted from Watford 10.11 or 10.26am.
27 miles Medium
Saturday 19th June 1.30 – 5.00pm Croxley Revels
Croxley Green Spokes volunteers required to
support the publicity stall.
Contact
Michael
Saturday 19th June 7.30pm Film / Play / or Something
Chance to see a play or film in Watford.
Phone Linden for details.
Sunday 20th June 10.00am Trowley Bottom
Garston Medical Centre, near Sainsburys
Long and hard ride up past Buncefield-Trowley
Bottom up to Whipsnade area.
Lunch in Studham.
40 miles Medium/Fast
Contact
Andrew
Sunday 20th June 1.00 - 5.00pm West London Greenfest
Furnivall Gardens, Hammersmith, W6 9DJ
For those not on the ride - Ealing cyclists
recommend a visit to Greenfest, an environmental fair with around 50
environmental groups present. A wide variety of groups on community activity,
recycling and saving energy, cycling etc.
Hammersmith & Fulham LCC Group
http://www.hfcyclists.org.uk/wlgf/index.shtml
Wednesday 23rd June 7.00pm Longest Day Evening Ride
Watford Junction Station
Circular ride along lanes and towpath in the
Berkhamsted direction, refreshment stop at a nice pub in the middle. Don’t
forget to bring lights and batteries.
12 miles Medium
Contact
David
Thursday 24th June 8.00pm 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.
Contact
Diana
Saturday 26th June 2.00pm An Up and Down Ride
Kings Langley Station
Circular ride, more off road than on, up to
Chipperfield then down to Woody’s at Apsley Lock for tea. Flat finish via canal.
10 miles Medium
Contact
Diane
Sunday 27th June Morning London Bikeathon
Royal Hospital Chelsea 26 mile ride in London for
Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research – details:
Contact
David
Saturday 3rd July 9.50am MK4U
Watford Junction Train ride to Milton Keynes then
explore the Redways and lanes of Bedfordshire with a lunch stop at Cranfield.
20 miles Medium
Contact
Veronica / Iain
Sunday 4th July Aspire Summer Cycle Ride
This is a fundraising ride for the Aspire centre,
within the grounds of Stanmore Orthopaedic Hospital. Now in it’s fourth year the
Aspire Summer Cycle will head off into the Hertfordshire countryside offering a
choice of routes. The ride welcomes cyclists of all abilities. The emphasis is
on a great day out for everyone and raising as much as possible for Aspire.
30 or 50 miles
Contact
Paul
Tuesday
6th July 10.30am The Tuesday 2 Hour Ride
Harvester Pub by Two Bridges, Baldwins Lane
Regular easy rides on the first Tuesday of each
month.
12 miles Easy
Contact
Roger
Thursday 8th July 10.00am Hockeridge Bottom
Harvester Pub by Two Bridges, Baldwins Lane
Under the Heavens, Ley Hill, Ashley Green.
25 miles Medium
Contact
Dennis
Thursday
8th July 8.00pm Spokes Social Evening
Moon under Water, High Street, Watford
We are normally in the dining area at the rear.
Chance for a meet up with fellow members for a chat, vindaloo and vino.
Contact
Diana
Saturday 10th July 11.00am Spokes Publicity Event
Opposite British Home Stores, High Street,
Watford
The Support of all members is required for this.
Armed with Newsletters, web-site details, Rides
lists and the aid of the club stand, the aim is to publicise the group in the
Town Centre.
Please let David know if you can assist for an
hour or two.
Contact
David and others
Volunteers might be required to assist in
Cassiobury Park on the day for this event.
Contact
Tanya (Peace Hospice)
Saturday 17th July 10.00am South Mimms
Pump House, Local Board Road, Watford
Ride via Wall Hall, Radlett and Shenley.
28 miles Medium
Contact
Dennis
Saturday 24th July 10.00am Chiltern Ride
Harvester Pub by Two Bridges, Baldwins Lane
A scenic ride with hills. Pub lunch at Little
Missenden.
30 miles Medium
Contact
Roger
Thursday 29th July 8.00pm 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 balti and a beer.
Contact
Diana
Saturday 31st July 10.30am Andy and Alison’s Family Ride
(Based on Ride 4 from the
Blue Book)
Garston Medical Centre, near Sainsburys
Specifically geared for families, this ride to
Aldenham Country Park is expected to be smooth going with some off-road
sections. A picnic is planned for half way round so feel free to bring
sandwiches.
10 miles Medium
Contact
Andy
Sunday 1st August 10.00am Ride to Water End
(Ride 17 from the
Blue Book)
Garston Medical Centre, near Sainsburys A pleasant ride using
the Alban Way to Water End then back via South Mimms and Radlett.
27 miles Medium
Contact
Paul
Tuesday 3rd August 10.30am The Tuesday 2 Hour Ride
Harvester Pub by Two Bridges, Baldwins Lane
Regular easy rides on the first Tuesday of each
month.
12 miles Slow
Contact
Roger
Thursday 12th August 10.00am Elstree Airfield Café
Pump House, Local Board Road
Wall Hall, Batlers’ Green and Letchmore Heath.
15 miles Medium
Contact
Dennis
Thursday 12th August 7.30pm Film “The Kite Runner”
Watford Film House, The Pump House, Local Board
Road, Watford.
Phone Linden for details...
Saturday 14th August 11.00am Gorhambury
Watford Central Library
Hunton Bridge, Bedmond, Gorhambury Chiswell
Green, Bricket Wood.
22 miles Medium
Contact
Phil
Sunday 22nd August 11.00am London Cycle Hire Scheme Transport for London
Trial
Euston Station, Eversholt Street exit
Transport for London is offering bicycles for use
in central London with an intended launch date of 30 July.
Spokes intends to test these facilities.
From Euston Station, following appropriate TfL pre-registration requirements, we
will be using hire bicycles for short periods over a predetermined route. This
may be on a timed basis. You are welcome to bring your own bicycles to keep the
hirers company.
It is important that you register your interest with the ride leader as TfL
requirements have not yet been announced.
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/cycling/12444.aspx
15 miles Slow
Contact
David
Looking
forwards to the Autumn programme ...
Tuesday 7th September 10.30am The Tuesday 2 Hour Ride
Harvester Pub by Two Bridges, Baldwins Lane
Regular easy rides on the first Tuesday of each
month.
12 miles Easy
Contact
Roger
Monday 13th September 7.30pm Committee Meeting
Details to follow.
Saturday/Sunday 18/19th September Open City Ride (Open House)
Architectural visits by bicycle to places in
London not normally open to the
public.
Check the web-site:
Wednesday 22nd September In Town Without My Car Day
Part of European Mobility Week
Thursday 23rd September 8.00pm 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.
Contact
Diana
Sunday 3rd October Brompton World Championship
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
The event, now in its fifth year will be hosted in the majestic grounds of the
palace, as part of the Breast Cancer Care Bike Blenheim Palace event.
See
http://www.brompton.co.uk/bwc/2010/0 for details.
13-17th October Bicycle Film Festival
Film screenings, parties and rides to celebrate
the humble two wheeler.
Check the web-site nearer the time:
http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/
