Watford Cycle Hub: Meriden Meander & Beyond

This varied 'Steady Plus' ride proves just how quickly you can get away from tower blocks & the bustle of major access routes! Within a matter of minutes you'll be riding along quite country lanes, past cottages & farms, through wooded areas, touching the edge of a golf course and discovering quiet country hostelries.We then take some more interesting tracks into the countryside. These tracks can be very muddy if conditions have been wet, so we recommend mountain bikes for this route. There's also a chance to ride through a ford - if you dare in Autumn! :)

Your bike should be in good working order for the ride. If in doubt, bring it along to us in the days before to check & fix it for you. :) Please check your tyres are pumped to the correct pressure & brakes are working the day before the ride.

If you're running late on the day, please call Watford Cycle Hub on: 01923 223994 - they will then relay a message to the Ride Leader Team. We may be able to wait for you - if we know you are on your way! :)

Please bring two spare inner tubes. Changing the inner tube is faster than fixing a puncture with a puncture repair kit. If you get a puncture on the ride - we will help you fix it! :) Watford Cycle Hub sell refurbished inner tubes for £1 (no patches); 50p (patched). New inner tubes are £4-6. Address: Watford Cycle Hub, The Pavilion, Chaffinch Lane, Watford. WD18 9QD. Website: http://www.watfordcyclehub.org.uk/

Please also bring money for the cafe if you want to buy a drink or have a cooked breakfast or early lunch at this week's cafe stop after the ride. :)