Rides and Events
Check this page regularly to see new rides that may be added. Similarly check here (or on Let’s Ride) in case any event is changed, postponed or cancelled
See bottom of this page for general information about Spokes rides including pace
Day Ride into the Chilterns
Ride leader: Roger
25 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Cafe in the Park, Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Royal Standard of England
Ride leader: Peter
23 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Cafe in The Park, The Aquadrome, Frogmoor Lane, Rickmansworth
Ashley Green Memorial Hall Cafe
Ride leader: Neil
23 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Harvester, Baldwins Lane, Croxley
Elstree Aerodrome
Ride leader: Kim
12 miles
Slow pace
Meet at Tasty Bean Café, Oxhey Activity Park, Wiggenhall Road, Watford
Tuesday Ride to Chipperfield
Ride leader: Roger
20 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Harvester, Baldwins Lane, Croxley
Grand Union Canal to Wembley
Ride leader: Paul
34 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Cafe in the Park, Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Elstree Aerodrome Via Bedmond
Ride leader: Peter
27 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Tasty Bean Cafe, Oxhey Activity Park, Wiggenhall Road, Watford
The Nickey Line to Redbourn
Ride leader: Paul
32 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Cafe in the Park, Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Game, set & match to Halton
Ride leader: Katherine
25 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Canal Fields, Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted
Watford - Ice Cream Farm
Ride leader: Neil
21 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Watford Rugby Club, Radlett Road
Ricky 2 Wendover Woods
Ride leader: Paul
37.5 miles
Fast paced
Meet at Cafe in the Park, Rickmansworth Aquadrome
GUC to Wembley
Ride leader: Paul
34 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Cafe in the Park, Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Bricket Wood
Ride leader: Kim
13 miles
Slow pace
Meet at Tasty Bean Café, Oxhey Activity Park, Wiggenhall Road, Watford
Longer Tuesday Ride to Great Missenden
Ride leader: Roger
33 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Cafe in the Park, Rickmansworth Aquadrome
The Nickey Line to Redbourn
Ride leader: Paul
32 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Cafe in the Park, Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Emily's tearoom by rail, road & trail
Ride leader: Katherine
34 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Active Dacorum Hub, Grovehill Adventure Play Area, Redbourn Road, Hemel
Ricky 2 Wendover Woods
Ride leader: Paul
37.5 miles
Fast paced
Meet at Cafe in the Park, Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Ruislip Lido
Ride leader: Peter
21 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Tasty Bean Cafe, Oxhey Activity Park, Wiggenhall Road, Watford
Ashley Green Memorial Hall Cafe
Ride leader: Neil
23 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Harvester, Baldwins Lane, Croxley
GUC to Wembley
Ride leader: Paul
34 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Cafe in the Park, Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Leavesden Country Park
Ride leader: Peter
12 miles
Slow pace
Meet at Tasty Bean Café, Oxhey Activity Park, Wiggenhall Road, Watford
Ride to Velo Café
Ride leader: Roger
37 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Cafe in the Park, Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Tuesday Ride to Shenley
Ride leader: Roger
20 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Harvester, Baldwins Lane, Croxley
Watford - Ice Cream Farm
Ride leader: Neil
21 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Watford Rugby Club, Radlett Road
Ricky 2 Wendover Woods
Ride leader: Paul
37.5 miles
Fast paced
Meet at Cafe in the Park, Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Dunstable Downs
Ride leader: Peter
43 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Tasty Bean Cafe, Oxhey Activity Park, Wiggenhall Road, Watford
GUC to Wembley
Ride leader: Paul
34 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Cafe in the Park, Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Ashley Green Memorial Hall Cafe
Ride leader: Neil
23 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Harvester, Baldwins Lane, Croxley
Watford - Ice Cream Farm
Ride leader: Neil
21 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Watford Rugby Club, Radlett Road
Elstree Aerodrome
Ride leader: Peter
11 miles
Slow pace
Meet at Watford Rugby Club, Radlett Road, Watford
Ride to Spokes Gathering from Watford
Ride leader: Steve
16 miles
Slow pace
Meet at Tasty Bean Café, Oxhey Activity Park, Wiggenhall Road, Watford
Ride to Spokes Gathering from Rickmansworth
Ride leader: Roger
14 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Cafe in the Park, Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Would You Like to Lead a Ride
Spokes has a programme of rides up to three months in advance. However, if any member would like to propose a ride in the few weeks give details below and send to the Ride Coordinator. Please give at least 3 days notice
General Information
How Difficult is the Ride
Rides advertised on this web site have a link to Let’s Ride for booking. All rides are categorised on this website with a Slow, Medium, or Fast rating. Let’s Ride uses another rating system. Using both, together with any notes in the ride description, should give a good idea what to expect
Spokes description | Let’s Ride description | ||
Slow | Gentle pace up to 8 mph | Easy Going | Up to 15 miles |
Medium | Average pace of 9 to 11 mph | Steady | Over 15 miles |
Fast | Faster than 11 mph | Challenging | Challenging climbs |
How Long will the Ride Take
On Let’s Ride we indicate an approximate overall time for the ride. The nature of group cycling means these can only be guide times not guarantees
What to Bring With You
Aim to be self-sufficient on the ride and bring pump, tools to change a puncture and lights. Don’t forget first aid and refreshment
Non Members
Non Members are welcome on most of our rides but we ask that you join after 3 rides, if you wish to continue riding with us.