Sunday 22nd October 2023 10:00am

Starting from - The Tea Pavilion - Cafe in the Park (formerly the Cha Cafe),
3 Cassiobury Park Avenue,
Watford,
Hertfordshire
WD18 7HY

Tel. 07929 726216

Please arrive at 9.45am, to be ready to leave at 10am.
If you are running late or cannot attend on the day, please call the mobile number above to let us know.

If you are driving to Cassiobury Park and using the Gade Avenue car park the parking is only free for two hours.

Website: http://www.watfordcyclehub.org.uk/

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This Watford Cycle Hub Rides ride is open for anyone to join, WD18 7HY

This Watford Cycle Hub Rides ride is open for anyone to join

  • 20.9 miles
  • Hybrid (road tyres), Road, eBike
  • 3 hr 30 mins
  • Challenging
  • Watford
  • Adults 16+ only

Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

Starting point




Hertfordshire
WD18 7HF

We will take on this scenic Challenging category ride averaging a leisurely pace of 10-11 mph over the route. The route is mainly on quiet and very lovely country lanes through Chandler’s Cross, Belsize, Flauden, Chenies, Sarratt & Loudwater. The special challenges on this route are: a long, winding descent into the Chess Valley, where we can re-group down by the River Chess; followed by a short, steep climb up to Chenies & the Van Hage Garden Centre for huge slabs of cake or whatever you fancy! : )

Refreshed, we will then descend again into the Chess Valley and then climb out of the river basin via Flaunden Hill, which gives you the chance to take on a long, steady climb that has a final steeper section just as you near the top, and a green dragon peering at you - no really - its head looks over from the garden of the pub of the same name! We will then meander back through the country lanes to Cassiobury Park.

Please bring two spare inner tubes with you & money for the Café stop at Van Hage if you want anything. Changing an inner tube is faster than fixing a puncture on the day.

If your bike might need a little more TLC or hasn't been ridden for a while, you can always bring it in for a free assessment; we're Not-For-Profit, do free assessments and promise to give you an honest price if your bike needs fixing, fine tuning or a full service. :)

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We will take on this scenic Challenging category ride averaging a leisurely pace of 10-11 mph over the route. The route is mainly on quiet and very lovely country lanes through Chandler’s Cross, Belsize, Flauden, Chenies, Sarratt & Loudwater.

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Philip Gibbs

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