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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
New Whippendell Wood bike trail now open! Watford Council are excited to launch Watford’s first-ever Read more
Hertfordshire County Council is progressing with plans to build a toucan crossing at the junction Read more
Pleased to see that the junction between Meriden Way and Gossamers in Garston has finally Read more
Dropbar Bike Repair, a bike Mechanic is open for business at Unit 14 Riverside Works, Read more
More News…
Rides and Events
Chiltern Velo
Ride leader: Peter
37 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Tasty Bean Café, Oxhey Activity Park, Wiggenhall Road, Watford
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…
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.
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If you’re looking for ideas for rides check out our Members’ experiences and recommendations in Members’ Rides.
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