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Harrow to Flourish

Ride type: Guided Ride Ride suitability: Local Rides Challenging Ride title: Harrow to Flourish Start Postcode: HA1 4QW Elevation: NOTE: This is the profile from Kenton so the first and last 2km don't apply. GPX reference: The GPX route is one taken from Kenton Recreation Ground though the out and back passes the start of this ride. Komoot route Introduce your route: New riders are especially welcome. We have a policy of leaving no rider behind so if anyone is struggling we will adjust the speed and take rest stops if necessary. If you have questions or concerns speak to the Ride Leader or contact them before the ride. We ask that you read the full details of the ride including the distance and terrain to ensure the ride will be enjoyable for you. Kind of roads you'll be riding: We will use a mix of roads and cycle paths on this relatively flat route which does have short sections of main road with fast moving traffic. Stops ...

Kenton to Harefield

Ride type: Guided Ride Ride suitability: Local Rides Challenging Ride title: Kenton to Harefield Start Postcode: HA3 8AX Elevation: GPX reference: Komoot route Introduce your route: New riders are especially welcome. We have a policy of leaving no rider behind so if anyone is struggling we will adjust the speed and take rest stops if necessary. If you have questions or concerns speak to the Ride Leader or contact them before the ride. We ask that you read the full details of the ride including the distance and terrain to ensure the ride will be enjoyable for you. Kind of roads you'll be riding: We will use a mix of roads and cycle paths on this route. There are three hills with the steepest featuring a 10% gradient. The uphill allows you two sections of downhill where your bike will reach 25-30mph if you don't brake; only go as fast as your skills allow especially as one downhill has a pedestrian crossing near the bottom. The route does have sections of main roa...

Croxley Green to the Chiltern Velo Cafe

Ride type: Guided Ride Ride suitability: Challenging Ride title: Croxley Green to the Chiltern Velo Cafe Start Postcode: WD3 3DY Elevation: GPX reference: Komoot Route Introduce your route: This ride is suitable for experienced riders who can maintain an overall average speed of 10 mph over undulating terrain. We have a policy of leaving no rider behind so if anyone is struggling we will adjust the speed and take rest stops if necessary. If you have questions or concerns speak to the Ride Leader or contact them before the ride. We ask that you read the full details of the ride including the distance and terrain to ensure the ride will be enjoyable for you. With a 10:15 start you could be back for 15:15 if stops are limited and you maintain a 10 mph average. Kind of roads you'll be riding: We will use roads on this route with hills and short sections of main road with fast moving traffic. Stops on the way: We stop for drinks and snacks at the renowned Chiltern Velo Cafe...

Tour: Chelmsford to Clacton-on-Sea

This post describes a 3-day cycle tour from Chelmsford to Clacton-on-Sea staying overnight in Colchester and Felixstowe. Just add a start date and book your hotels. Specific timings assume a Monday to Wednesday tour in 2026 so your own train times may be different. An average of 300m ascent over 61km each day means this is a relatively flat tour with options to reduce the mileage on each day by using the train. The route makes heavy use of NCN 1 and NCN 51, and if you keep moving on the last day you should have time for a dip in the sea! Start Point: Chelmsford Station (Greater Anglia) Finish Point: Clacton-on-Sea Station (Greater Anglia) Meetup Time: 09:15 Start Time: 09:30 Route: Chelmsford to Clacton-on-Sea No. Days: 3 Overnight: Individuals book their own accommodation in Colchester such as the "Colchester A12 Premier Inn" to the north of the town. The Central Premier Inn in Colchester is an option as you have better...

Kenton to Richmond Park

Ride type: Guided Rides Ride suitability: Local Rides Challenging Ride title: Kenton to Richmond Park Start Postcode: HA3 8AX Elevation: GPX reference: Komoot route Introduce your route: New riders are welcome. We have a policy of leaving no rider behind so if anyone is struggling we will adjust the speed and take rest stops if necessary. If you have questions or concerns speak to the Ride Leader or contact them before the ride. We ask that you read the full details of the ride including the distance and terrain to ensure the ride will be enjoyable for you. Kind of roads you'll be riding: We will use a mix of roads and cycle paths on this route with some slight inclines and short sections of main road with fast moving traffic. As we go to Richmond from Kenton it is mostly streets. Stops on the way: This ride goes to Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park by the Peg's Pond Gate where there are toilets and does a lap of the park. What to bring: Please check your bike at ho...

Claude Monet cycle tour

This post suggests a mixed tour for cyclists and non-cyclists taking in the Claude-Monet garden at Giverny in Normandy. The garden is a short shuttle bus (the "petit train") away from the Vernon-Giverny SNCF Station which is located in the nearby town of Vernon. Remember that the Claude-Monet Garden is a popular destination so pre-planning and booking is essential. Vernon has attractions such as the medieval Le Vieux Moulin (Old Mill), the Château de Bizy, the Musée de Vernon, and cycling or walking to Giverny along the Seine. Monday 7 September 2026 , cyclists can take the Brittany Ferries 20:15 overnight sailing from Portsmouth to Saint-Malo being conscious that there is no Tuesday sailing on this route. They then spend eight days cycling an "L" shaped route of 424km to Vernon via Chartres meaning a modest daily average of 53km; the distance does not include diversions for accommodation though it gives an option for a day off in Chartres. Going via Chartres tak...