Kenton to the Ice Cream Farm

This is the ride for you if you like hills or want to get more ascents under your belt. The total amount of climbing is 430m. Starting at Kenton Recreation Ground we pass the Park Life café (where you could request to join the ride) then up Brookshill and on to Bushey Heath. Onwards to Letchmore Heath, down into Radlett and up Shenley Hill to Shenley where we ride country lanes to the Ice Cream Farm. The return is via Borehamwood, Edgeware, Stanmore and Belmont Circle before arriving back at Kenton Recreation Ground.

New riders are welcome. We have a policy of leaving no rider behind so if anyone is struggling we will adjust the speed and take rest stops if necessary. If you have questions or concerns speak to the Ride Leader or contact them before the ride. We ask that you read the full details of the ride including the distance and terrain to ensure the ride will be enjoyable for you.

We will use a mix of roads and cycle paths on this route with plenty of hills and short sections of main road with fast moving traffic. There is one section of downhill with potholes where extra care is required.

We stop for drinks, snacks and ice cream at the excellent Lewis of London (the Ice Cream Farm) which sits between Barnet and Borehamwood.

Please check your bike at home before the ride leaving yourself time to remedy any issues such as brake adjustments and repairing punctures. Bring a spare inner tube of the correct size and valve type for your bike, the tools to repair a puncture, a bike lock, water and a snack. It is advised that you bring money for the café or unexpected circumstances such as taking the train home. Please be mindful that not everywhere takes cash payment. Consider the duration of the ride, the time of day you will be riding and the weather forecast. Dress appropriately ensuring no loose clothing or long laces that could get entangled in bike parts.

First-timers welcome!