Brent Cross to Harrow and back 18 miles

Join in me on one Harrow Cyclists rides. Starting at The Bike Shop in North Harrow we will be following mostly quiet back roads through Harrow, Kenton, Preston, Wembley, the lovely Welsh Harp Reservoir to Brent Cross. There are only two short busy stretches outside Wembley Park Station and crossing the A5 in West Hendon. There are a few hilly bits and the Welsh Harp may be slightly muddy but for those of you who came on Veronica's last ride through the Chess Valley this will be a breeze. Rather than cycle all the way back there will be an opportunity to get the Metropolitan line from Wembley Park, a 3 mile cycle from Brent Cross (please bring Oyster if you think you may wish to do this).

We will be stopping at Brent Cross for 2 hours to allow people to shop. Please do not eat too much - there is a long incline as soon as we leave the shopping centre and your muscles rather than your stomach will need a good blood supply. Bring paniers and backpacks for any goodies you buy.

Being Autumn please be prepared with sunglasses, bright clothes, waterproofs and lights if you have them. The aim is to leave promptly at 2pm and be back in daylight but it will be getting dark by the time we are back.