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Rides programme This page lists the rides and events programme for December 2008, January and February 2009

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 2008 / January / February 2009

Saturday 6th December 10.00am                    Great North Way

Meet at Watford High Street Station for a ride via South Mimms along the Great North Way cycle path to Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City.
About 40 miles with some hills.

Contact Alan.

Friday 12th December   7.30pm                       Dick Whittington Pantomime

Group visit to have some family fun at the Palace Theatre as Dick heads to Watford to search for streets paved with gold.
In order to guarantee your place please contact David immediately.

Sunday 14th December    10.30am                   Spokes Christmas Ride

For those who want to blow the cobwebs away before indulging there will be a ride of about 15 miles to the pub. Meet at Watford Metropolitan Station at 10.30am for a ride along the lanes via Sarratt and Chipperfield arriving at the Essex Arms at 12.30.

Contact Pam.   

Sunday 14th December    12.30pm                  Spokes Christmas Meal

At the Essex Arms. Merry Christmas!
See front and inside page for booking details & menu.
Contact Pam.

Thursday 18th 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 20th December   10.00am                East of Watford

Meet at Watford High Street Station to explore the green belt land sandwiched between Watford and Radlett/Borehamwood to the east. About 16 miles, mainly on quiet roads with some cycle tracks and bridleways. Please bring a packed lunch!

Contact Nigel.

Saturday 3rd January      1.30pm                     New Year Ride

Start the New Year with good revolutions! A short ride (may include hills!) starting and finishing at Kings Langley Station, including a stop for refreshments. Back by dusk.
Remember your lights!

Contact Diane.

Thursday 15th January     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 17th January     10.00am                    Ride to Radlett

Meet at Bushey Station for an easy ride of about 10 miles with some off-road via Denham Country Park & Elstree aerodrome to Radlett then returning to the Toby Carvery at Aldenham for a relaxing drink or big lunch.

Details from David.

Saturday 24th January     10.00am                    South East of Watford

Meet at Watford High Street Station for a 14 mile ride along quiet lanes and streets heading towards Stanmore. Please bring a packed lunch!

Contact Nigel.

Saturday 31st January     10.30am                    John Bunyan Jaunt

Meet at the Garston Medical Centre, (located in Sainsbury’s car park),
just off Cow Lane for a loop around St Albans. Pub lunch.
About 25 miles brisk paced with some off-road.
Contact Iain.

Saturday 31st January     8.00pm                        Barn Dance

Join us for a lively evening of dancing to the music of Asha.
Tickets £9.00. Held at the Harpenden Public Halls.
Contact Veronica for further details and tickets by 21st January.

Sunday 1st February       10.30am                        Amersham Circular

Meet at Amersham Metropolitan Station for a joint ride with HAWOG.
Medium to brisk road ride of about 25 miles from Amersham to Chartridge, Ashridge and Berkhamsted with stop for lunch.
If you intend to participate it would be helpful to advise David in advance to aid inter-group contact.

Tuesday 3rd February     7.30pm                          Committee Meeting

Contact Roger for more information.

Thursday 12th February    7.30pm                       Spokes Open Meeting

Meet at the Newton Price Centre, Grosvenor Road, Watford
for an Open Forum on
Safer Cycling in People-friendly Neighbourhoods”.
Contact Roger for further details.

Saturday 14th February    10.30am                       North West Triangle

Meet at Watford Metropolitan Station for a moderate 18 mile ride mainly on minor lanes through Leavesden Park, Bedmond & Chiswell Green. Back for a late lunch! Contact Roger.

Thursday 19th February    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 21st February    11.00am                         Colney Street

Meet at Watford High Street Station to cycle Ride 18 (with a probable diversion to avoid a muddy bridleway) in the Spokes Blue Book.
Pub lunch. About 16 miles. Contact Mary Ann.
 

... Looking Forward…

 

Sunday 1st March          11.00am                         Colne Valley and Alban Way

This ride will be brisk paced. We will start at the Elstree Aerodrome at 11am and head along the Colne Valley route via Bricket Wood to St Albans, then along the Alban Way to have lunch at the Speckled Hen pub in Hatfield Road. We will return along the cycle path along the A404 via London Colney and Radlett to Bushey. The ride will be about 40 miles and we should be home about 4.00pm. Bringing lights would be advisable in case of delay due to punctures.
Contact Ayman.

Thursday 26th March       8.00pm                          Spokes Social Evening

At the Moon Under Water pub.

Saturday 4th April          10.00am                          Along the River Colne

Meet at Watford High Street Station for this 14 mile mainly off-road route which is extremely muddy so it is best to use a mountain bike.
Please bring a packed lunch! Contact Nigel.

Tuesday 21st April        Spokes AGM

... Details in the next newsletter...

 

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