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Breakfast ride stopping at the Boot in Sarratt.
The Highway Code for cyclists
Lower High Street Cycle Route, Watford
The Integrated Transport Projects (ITP) team of Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) was
requested to develop proposals to improve cycling facilities to the south of the town centre ....
Bridge crossing at Latimer on one of Steve's cross country rides
Back of Belsize and Sarratt, resting up.
Blackwells cafe in Chipperfield a regular place for mid-ride coffee breaks
Ealing Ride
The Blue Rides Booklet
Handover of petition to Three Rivers District Council
Social Evenings
Cardiff Road Closure, campaigning for cycle access
Lazy afternoon
Come on get on your bike and join us!
If you want to join us on a ride then just turn up at the stated start point, have a look at the up and coming Rides. We have rides most weekends, some weekdays & summer evenings, they start at several places around Watford like the Harvestor in Croxley, Morrisons, Watford Cycle Hub.
Our riders come from Watford, Bushey, Garston, Oxhey, Rickmansworth, Croxley, Chandlers Cross, Pinner and other areas in SW Hertfordshire.
About Spokes
Spokes is the local cycle club for South West Hertfordshire, formed to encourage cycling by organizing rides & campaigning for better & safer cycling routes.
Spokes campaigns both to get better conditions for cycling in SW Hertfordshire and to encourage more people to enjoy cycling. You are welcome to join our rides or help us out with campaigning.
You do not have to be a member. If you choose to join it is only £12 a year. Benefits include a newsletter four times a year and discounts at local cycle shops.
More About Spokes …
Summer Survey Results
Rides & Events
Do keep checking this site as new rides do get added.
Ride Speed Guide
Slow ——— Gentle pace up to 8 mph
Medium — Average pace of 9 to 11 mph
Fast ———- Faster than 11 mph
Remember to bring: water, spare inner tube, lights, reflective and waterproof clothing as appropriate and turn up on time!
Ride to Dunstable Downs
A scenic fast paced Chilterns ride
At Watford Rugby Club, meet Chris outside ready to be away by 9.30am
Water and Trees Ride
A slow pace, short, canal and woodland ride
At Cha Cha Cafe, meet Brian ready to be away by 10.00am
Destination St Leonards
A scenic ride across the Gade and Bulbourne valleys.
At Dacorum cycle hub meet Brian ready to be away by 10.00am.
The Rhubarb Ride
A scenic Chilterns ride.
At Canal Fields free car park Berkhamsted. Berkhamsted train station is a couple of minutes away. Meet Katherine ready to be away by 12.30pm.
Campaigning Meeting
A social chat about local cycling issues.
At The Aquadrome Cafe, join Roger and Clive from 10.00am
Campaigning
To Ralph Sangster Cabinet member for Highways. Hertfordshire County Council Hello, On behalf of Read more
Following the public exhibition on the proposed school I make the following comments mainly concerned Read more
What is happening
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Useful Stuff
Websites covering a range of bikes, bikes by brand and other useful stuff
Affiliates
Spokes has a number of Affiliates both in Watford and Nationally
Fun Stuff
Snippets of Film and Amusing Photos