Guided, Breeze & Social Rides
Free Bike Ride Programme in association with British Cycling
On your bikes now, everyone!
Free Social Rides from and to our Cycle Hub happen regularly, and are run entirely by volunteer Ride Leaders and Breeze Champions. You can find upcoming local rides below, and others all over the UK on the British Cycling website
If you’re feeling nervous about group cycling, or think that the speed or lycra may be intimidating, you will be welcomed at one of the free rides starting from Watford Cycle Hub.
Routes are planned in advance, and checked to make sure they’re suitable for the ride level as advertised. Try our relaxed beginner rides to local favourites like the LP Cafe in Watford High Street, along the Ebury Way to Rickmansworth Aquadrome or Woodoaks Farm in Maple Cross, or more challenging countryside rides out to Sarratt, Belsize or Flaunden.
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Social
Watford Cycle Hub to the Secret Garden
from Watford Cycle Hub, WD18 6LB
- Steady
- 8.1 miles
- 1 hr 30 mins
A gentle ride using cycle paths & quiet roads on the Cassiobury Estate & through Nascot Wood to the Secret…
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A gentle ride using cycle paths & quiet roads on the Cassiobury Estate & through Nascot Wood to the Secret Garden. This is a brilliant ride for anyone looking to gain confidence riding their bike on mainly quiet roads, to learn about some of the local cycle routes and find a lovely little-known place to retreat to - one of Watford's hidden gems that you'll want to return to.
Starting at the Watford Cycle Hub we will stop at Cheslyn Gardens for you to enjoy the surroundings of the garden before heading back to Hub. We can stop at the The Tea Pavilion - Cafe in the Park (formerly the Cha Cafe), on the way back or go to the Hub.
New riders and children are always welcome and for this route.
Please bring a spare inner tube in case of a puncture - as it's easier to change an inner tube than repair a puncture. Watford Cycle Hub sell inner tubes from £4.50 new should you need to purchase one.
Please check your bike is in good working order before the ride - especially that your brakes are working & your tyres are pumped and wear clothing suitable for the weather conditions and perhaps a backpack so you can put on or take off layers as needed. Also bring some money for our cafe stop if you would like to buy a drink, snack or light lunch.
Watford Cycle Hub can check over your bike and we can pump up your tyres for you if you come in good time before the ride. 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. Watford Cycle Hub are a Not-For-Profit, Community Enterprise and promise to give you an honest price if your bike needs fixing, fine tuning or a full service. 🙂
We look forward to riding with you. 🙂
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Watford Cycle Hub,
The Pavilion,
Chaffinch Lane (off Tolpits Lane),
Watford, WD18 9QD
Tel. 01923 223994
Free Car Parking,
Toilets,
Use of Track Pump for Tyres
Access to Drinking Water to Fill Water Bottles
& Indoor Social Area
Please arrive at 9.45am, to be ready to leave at 10.00am.
If you are running late or cannot attend on the day, please call and let us know on 01923 223994.
Website: http://www.watfordcyclehub.org.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatfordCycleHub
For notice of our upcoming rides join our Watford Cycle Hub Rides Group! 🙂
https://www.letsride.co.uk/groups/watford-cycle-hub-social-ridesSuitable bikes
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
Children aged 8-15*, Children aged 11-15*, Adults 16+ only, Children aged 5-15*
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Social
Holly Hedges Cut Thru
from Watford Cycle Hub, WD18 6LB
- Steady
- 18 miles
- 2 hr 30 mins
This 'Steady Plus' route is mainly along quiet, picturesque country lanes, with a few busier ones. There'll be some rolling…
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This 'Steady Plus' route is mainly along quiet, picturesque country lanes, with a few busier ones. There'll be some rolling hills, but no whoppers, with 757 feet of climbing in total. This will be a brilliant ride for you if you want to increase your distance and take on some rolling hills in a relaxed, supportive group.
Starting at Watford Cycle Hub the route takes us out through Chandlers Cross to Belsize and onto the verge of Bovingdon Green before heading back along the 'Holly Hedges Cut Thru' and returning via Sarratt, where we will stop for a drink and a snack before making our way back via Loudwater and Croxley Green.
As a Steady Plus category ride, the aim is to help everyone round the route without pace pressure, the pace average over the route will be around 8-10 mph.
Please bring a spare inner tube in case of a puncture - as it's easier to change an inner tube than repair a puncture. Watford Cycle Hub sell inner tubes from £4.50 new should you need to purchase one.
Please check your bike is in good working order before the ride - especially that your brakes are working & your tyres are pumped and wear clothing suitable for the weather conditions and perhaps a backpack so you can put on or take off layers as needed. Also bring some money for our cafe stop if you would like to buy a drink, snack or light lunch.
Watford Cycle Hub can check over your bike and we can pump up your tyres for you if you come in good time before the ride. 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. Watford Cycle Hub are a Not-For-Profit, Community Enterprise and promise to give you an honest price if your bike needs fixing, fine tuning or a full service. 🙂
We look forward to riding with you. 🙂
Route rating
0 stars
(0) ReviewsMeeting point
Watford Cycle Hub,
The Pavilion,
Chaffinch Lane (off Tolpits Lane),
Watford, WD18 9QD
Tel. 01923 223994
Free Car Parking,
Toilets,
Use of Track Pump for Tyres
Access to Drinking Water to Fill Water Bottles
& Indoor Social Area
Please arrive at 9.45am, to be ready to leave at 10.00am.
If you are running late or cannot attend on the day, please call and let us know on 01923 223994.
Website: http://www.watfordcyclehub.org.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatfordCycleHub
For notice of our upcoming rides join our Watford Cycle Hub Rides Group! 🙂
https://www.letsride.co.uk/groups/watford-cycle-hub-social-ridesSuitable bikes
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
Children aged 8-15*, Children aged 11-15*, Adults 16+ only
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Breeze, women only
WCH Breeze Christmas Jingle
from Watford Cycle Hub, WD18 9QD
- Easygoing
- 6 miles
- 2 hr
Starting from Watford Cycle Hub we'll cycle around the Green Loop and back to Watford Cycle Hub for seasonal refresments
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Meeting point
WD18 9QD Watford Cycle Hub
Lots of free parking, access to toilets and track pump plus free water battle refill.
Please festively decorate yourself and your bike...tinsel and lightsSuitable bikes
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), eBike
Adults 16+ only
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Social
Christmas Light Delight
from Watford Cycle Hub, WD18 6LB
- Steady
- 6.2 miles
- 2 hr
Starting at the Watford Cycle Hub this route will explore the best lights across Watford, taking in the Christmas Tree…
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Starting at the Watford Cycle Hub this route will explore the best lights across Watford, taking in the Christmas Tree in the High Street and all the best lights in the area.
The overall route will be approximately 10 miles long, and will be suitable for riders of all ages.
The final route will be confirmed once all the lights are up around the town.
We will make our way back to the Cycle Hub where you can enjoy a festive drink.
Christmas hats and lights are optional.
Please bring a spare inner tube in case of a puncture - as it's easier to change an inner tube than repair a puncture. Watford Cycle Hub sell inner tubes from £4.50 new should you need to purchase one.
Please check your bike is in good working order before the ride - especially that your brakes are working & your tyres are pumped and wear clothing suitable for the weather conditions and perhaps a backpack so you can put on or take off layers as needed. Also bring some money for our cafe stop if you would like to buy a drink or snack.
Watford Cycle Hub can check over your bike and we can pump up your tyres for you if you come in good time before the ride. 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. Watford Cycle Hub are a Not-For-Profit, Community Enterprise and promise to give you an honest price if your bike needs fixing, fine tuning or a full service. 🙂
We look forward to riding with you. 🙂
Route rating
0 stars
(0) ReviewsMeeting point
Watford Cycle Hub,
The Pavilion,
Chaffinch Lane (off Tolpits Lane),
Watford, WD18 9QD
Tel. 01923 223994
Free Car Parking,
Toilets,
Use of Track Pump for Tyres
Access to Drinking Water to Fill Water Bottles
& Indoor Social Area
Please arrive at 9.45am, to be ready to leave at 10.00am.
If you are running late or cannot attend on the day, please call and let us know on 01923 223994.
Website: http://www.watfordcyclehub.org.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatfordCycleHub
For notice of our upcoming rides join our Watford Cycle Hub Rides Group! 🙂
https://www.letsride.co.uk/groups/watford-cycle-hub-social-ridesSuitable bikes
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
Children aged 8-15*, Children aged 11-15*, Adults 16+ only, Children aged 5-15*
Rides are free and booked through British Cycling's Let's Ride. You'll need a free Let's Ride account to sign up. Places left are correct as of our last check and may have changed.
How to find and sign up to other rides:
You can find all Free British Cycling rides on https://letsride.co.uk/.
Search by your own postcode or local town. Then filter by date, distance or type of ride.