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Spokes is the local cycle group for South West Hertfordshire, formed to encourage cycling by organizing rides and campaigning for better and safer cycling routes

Spokes campaigns both to get better conditions for cycling in South West Hertfordshire and to encourage more people to enjoy cycling. You are welcome to join our rides or help us out with campaigning

Our three month programme of rides is published in the Spokes quarterly newsletter, on Let’s Ride and on Facebook (one week ahead) and is available on Rides and Events

Non-Members are welcome to join our rides but please book on Let’s Ride and, after 2 or 3 rides with us, we would encourage you to join Spokes. We have weekday and weekend rides starting from various South West Hertfordshire locations

Joining the Spokes Facebook Group enables you to see updates on rides, reviews of our rides and contribute to the Spokes cycling discussion but it does not make you a Member of Spokes.  If you wish to join Spokes, we would love to have you, it is only £12 a year and benefits include a newsletter four times a year and discounts at local cycle shops

 

News including Campaigning


Watford Cycle Forum

The next Watford Cycle Forum will be held is at Watford Cycle Hub at 6.00pm Read more

Water Lane junction with High Street

Hertfordshire County Council have asked Peter Jackson for an updated quote on the safety improvements Read more

Link Route to the Ebury Way

Did you know that there is a cycle path between Thomas Sawyer Way to the Read more

Another Watford Bike Shop lost

After over 25 years in Watford, the last day Cycles UK St Alban’s road will Read more

More News…

Rides and Events


Tue
16
Sep2025

GUC To Wembley

Ride leader: Paul

34.5 miles

Medium pace

Meet at Cafe in The Park, Rickmansworth

Find out more...

Thu
18
Sep2025

Cycle Forum

Meet at Cycle Hub, Chaffinch Ln, Watford

Find out more...

Thu
18
Sep2025

Ashley Green Memorial Hall Cafe

Ride leader: Neil

23 miles

Medium pace

Meet at Harvester, Baldwins Lane, Croxley

Find out more...


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


More rides…

Newsletters

Read the latest newsletters online.

Issue 125: Autumn 2025


Issue 124: Summer 2025


Issue 123: Spring 2025


Issue 122: Winter 2024


More newsletters…

 

Cycle Routes For You

New to the area or just looking for a new route or new area to explore?  Spokes has over 100 routes you can chose from which offer over 2,500 miles of cycling, mainly in the Chilterns and South West Herts.  They range from 7 miles to over 50 miles and include routes suitable for families, inexperienced riders who want to build their confidence and experienced cyclists looking for new areas to explore.  You specify the area you want to ride in.

Routes For All come with GPX files and narrative turn-by-turn instructions you can download for your navigation.  They also come with information about the route such as points of interest and refreshment stops.

Member’s Routes have been submitted by members of Spokes and come with GPX files that can be downloaded.  They include routes from both within and outside of the local Spokes area and touring routes.

Click on the option you want to search.

If you’re looking for ideas for rides check out our Members’ experiences and recommendations in Members’ Rides.

 

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