Steady Green to Potten End via Ashridge

We start at the Hub in Redbourn AL3 7LL, and ride out to Gaddesden. On to our first hill but we will take it steady, this will lead us to Ashridge. We will look out for the beautiful bluebells and possibly deer whilst we pass through the lovely woods. On to Potten End and stop for a well earned refreshment break. Back on the bike down Nettleden road, passsing by Fristhden then on to our second hill. This will lead us back to Gaddesden then on the home straight back to The Hub. The ride is around 21 miles at a steady pace of 8-9mph.

This is a steady ride over to Little Heath Tea Room in Potten End. We won't be going fast roughly 8-9mph, We will start at The Hub in Redbourn, work our way through Gaddesden and over to Ashridge. Off to Potten End for a coffee stop then back via Gaddesden to the Hub. Please be aware this is the bank holiday Sunday.

The roads will mostly be country lanes but on occasion we will be on fast main roads albeit not for long.

The planned coffee stop is Little Heath Tea Room in Potten End after about 1 and a half hours of cycling.

Please make sure you wear a helmet, bring a mask and money for the coffee stop. Please make sure your bike is road worthy as due to COVID restrictions we will be unable to share equipment should there be a breakdown. Please have your own drink, spare inner tubes, tyre levers and pump, sun cream (hopefully!) and hand sanitiser, At arrival at the start and when stopping in a group please keep to social distancing regulations. Riders must not attend if they have COVID symptoms, have been asked to isolate or have been in contact with anyone with symptoms. Anyone who develops symptoms after a ride must alert the leader who will let British Cycling know and they will contact the participants from the ride.

There are a couple of quite steep hills on this ride but we will take it slow and if necessary get off and walk. Please do not be put off we will look after you and not leave anyone behind.