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Rides programme This page lists the rides and events programme for December 2007, January and February 2008

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

December 2007 / January / February 2008

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.

Saturday 1st December 10.00am Ridge Ride

Meet at Watford High Street Station. Ride through Aldenham, Radlett and Shenley to Ridge, returning via Moor Mill and Bricket Wood. Possible pub stop. A bit hilly and about 27 miles.
Contact Alan B.

Saturday 1st December the 1.30pm ride is cancelled.

Saturday 8th December 9.15am Climate Change Cycle Protest

Meet at Watford Junction Station to get the 9.25 train to Euston to join the cycle protest start in Lincolns Inn Fields at 10am. It is part of a global demo that day. Cyclists will do a route around central London and join the main march at 1.00pm in Trafalgar Square and continue to the rally at the American Embassy at 2.30pm. Return to Watford at about 3pm. More details on http://www.campaigncc.org
Contact Mary Ann.

Sunday 9th December 2.00pm Mince Pies & Mulled Wine

Meet at Cha Cha Cha in Cassiobury park for a short ride of 8 -10 miles in the locality. Return to Alison's place for a warming drink and mince pies to celebrate the Christmas Season. Contact Alison by Friday 7th December if you would like to come so we have numbers for catering purposes.

Thursday 13th December 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 15th December 10.00am Denham

Meet at The Pump House in Local Board Road for a ride via the Ebury Way, canal towpath and A405 service road to Denham. Return along Tilehouse Lane and Maple Cross. Some hills. About 20 miles.
Contact Alan B.

Sunday 16th December 12.30pm Spokes Christmas Meal

This year we have booked a table at The Essex Arms, Langley Way, Watford (on the Cassiobury estate) for lunch.  There will be the choice of a 2 course meal for £7.99 or a 3 course meal for £9.99, excluding drinks of course! See separate article for menu details.
Contact Pam before Friday December 7th if you are interested. Look forward to seeing you all there.

P.S. There will probably be a short ride to and/or from the pub.

Tuesday 18th December 10.00am Wall Hall & Moor Mill

Meet at Watford High Street Station for a wander up the paths or roads depending on how much mud is about 15 miles.
Contact Dennis.

Saturday 22nd December 10.00am Hemel Hempstead

Meet at the Harvester, Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green for a 25 mile ride via Belsize, Flaunden and Felden returning along the canal tow-path after a pub lunch.
Contact Dennis.

Friday 4th January 7.00pm Jack and the Beanstalk

A family outing to the Palace Theatre for Spokes members and families to see what happens when Jack is forced to sell the family cow, Daisy, but returns with some magic beans. Pantomime tickets are £14 per adult and will need to be reserved as soon as possible and no later than 8th December via David T. 

Saturday 5th January       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 5th January 7.30pm Linden’s 60th Bash

All Spokes members are invited to

Linden’s 60th Birthday Bash

Saturday 5th January 2008                 Starts at 7.30pm
 

bring a dish to share
for a buffet at 8.00pm

 

Music (not too loud)
with dancing later
(bring your dancing shoes)

 

Contact Linden for details of the venue

 

RSVP by Friday 14th December

Sunday 13th January  10.00am Merryhill Meander

Meet at Watford High Street Station for a short ride of about 10 miles, mostly off road, ending at my house in Oxhey Village for coffee.
Contact Mary Ann.

Tuesday 22nd January 10.00am St Albans via Bricket Wood & Chiswell Green

Meet at Watford High Street Station for a ride to St Albans for a cup of tea or coffee, returning via Potters Crouch and The Noke.
Contact Dennis.

Thursday 24th January 8.00pm Spokes Social Evening

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

Contact Diana.

Saturday 26th January     10.30am            Circuit of St Albans

Meet in front of the Garston Medical Centre, (located in Sainsbury’s car park), just off Cow Lane for a medium paced ride of about 23 miles with some off-road. Route includes London Colney, Smallford, the Alban Way and Sandridge. We will be stopping at a country pub for lunch. We plan to get the train back from St Albans.
Contact Veronica or Iain.

Saturday 2nd February 10.30am Bike it to Belsize

Meet at Watford Metropolitan Station for a moderate 12 mile ride via Belsize.
Contact Roger.

Wednesday 6th February 7.30pm Spokes Committee Meeting

Contact Paul for more information.

Thursday 7th February Deadline for Newsletter

Please send rides, reports, photos etc.
 

Friday 8th February 10.00am My Favourite Lanes

Meet at The Harvester, Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green for a good paced ride around Flaunden, Bovingdon and Sarratt.
Contact Dennis.  

Saturday 16th February 10.30am Beaconsfield

Meet at Bushey Station for a brisk ride mostly on quieter roads and cycle ways with some hilly sections. Lunch stop. About 35 miles.
Details David T.

Tuesday 19th February 2008 7.30–9.30 pm Open meeting to discuss promoting cycling in SW Herts.

SPOKES SW Hertfordshire Cycling Group, which has members in Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere, is organising an open meeting to discuss promoting cycling in SW Herts. The meeting will be held on Tuesday 19th February 2008 from 7.30–9.30 pm at the Newton Price Centre, Grosvenor Road, Watford. WD17 2QT.          

We are inviting councillors to this meeting from both the district and the county, who represent the area we cover, as well as relevant council and partner staff and our members.

Thursday 21st February 8.00pm Spokes Social Evening

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

Saturday 23rd February  10.00am Chiswell Green & Onwards

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. 

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