Rides and Events
Do check this page regularly 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 |
Covid 19 and SPOKES Rides
Our rides are planned taking account of government and British Cycling Guidance. We are monitoring the guidance and adapting to changes. Currently rides are limited to a maximum of 6 riders, including the Ride Leader, and are socially distanced. Face covering is optional. Rides are restricted to SPOKES Members but occasionally opened to all a few days before the ride, if it is not full. Refreshment stops vary, there may be no stop or a socially distanced picnic with own food or “take away” if available. In some cases, there will be a café for those who want it, with a picnic option nearby.
Please follow Covid 19 government guidance on SPOKES Rides and if you have Covid 19 symptoms do not join the ride. Aim to be self-sufficient on the ride, carrying all that you need for puncture and bike repair, first aid and refreshment.
On rare occasions an event has to be cancelled. If you plan to attend an event please check on this web site immediately before the event that there have been no changes to the arrangements.
Lazy ride to Aldenham Country Park
This Ride Originally 4 December but postponed due to weather
Meet at Watford Junction station, Station Road
Redbourn Ride
Redbourn and Redbournbury Watermill
Meet at Watford Rugby Club, Radlett Road (free public car park nearby)
Two Green Rings
Compare two local walking and cycling
Meet at Riverside Park, Riverside Road, Watford. On Colne Valley Cycle route near the swings and approach to Ebury Way. (Street parking nearby)
Sarratt and Bucks Hill
Meet at the Cafe in The Park (outside), The Aquadrome, Frogmoor Lane, Rickmansworth
Jingle All The Way to Rootz
Healthy exercise then guilt free Xmas indulgence!
Meet at Kings Langley Community Centre (outside), The Nap (free car parking)
Redbourn Round Robin
A leisurely scenic ride.
Meet at Dacorum Cycle Hub, Redbourn Road, Hemel (Opposite Co-op petrol station, free parking)
Dunstable Downs Visitor Centre
Scenic ride to welcome 2021
Meet at Watford Rugby Club, Radlett Road, (Free public car park nearby (Timberlake).)
Chiltern Hills
Flaunden circuit.
Meet at The Café in The Park (outside), The Aquadrome, Frogmoor Lane, Rickmansworth
Elstree Aerodrome
Hopefully refreshment at the Airfield with planes to see.
Meet at Riverside Park, Riverside Road, Watford. On Colne Valley Cycle route near the swings and approach to Ebury Way. (Street parking nearby)
Water, Water everywhere!
Lovely scenery and refreshment by a lake.
Meet at Canal Fields car park, Broadwater, Berkhamsted. Close to train station. Free car parking.
Flaunden
Flaunden and Bovingdon
Meet at The Cafe in The Park (outside), The Aquadrome, Frogmoor Lane, Rickmansworth
Hatfield
Relax for a social ride on Abbey and Alban Way Cycle Ways.
Meet at Watford Rugby Club Radlett Road (free public car park nearby)
Harpenden
Includes significant traffic free stretch
Meet at Everyone Active, Park Road, Hemel Hempstead. Small car park at the start of Heath Lane, next to tennis courts. Pay & Display car park on Park Road. DO NOT Park in gym car park, you will get a ticket!