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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 at Hawridge Common. We will also make short stops for drinks and snacks on the way though for a ride of this duration it is useful to be able to drink while riding. Ashley Green and Chipperfield make for good brief stops on the return if required.

What to bring:

Please check your bike at home before the ride leaving yourself time to remedy any issues such as brake adjustments and repairing punctures. Bring a spare inner tube of the correct size and valve type for your bike, the tools to repair a puncture, a bike lock, water and a snack. It is advised that you bring money for the café or unexpected circumstances such as taking the train home. Please be mindful that not everywhere takes cash payment.

Consider the duration of the ride, the time of day you will be riding and the weather forecast. Dress appropriately ensuring no loose clothing or long laces that could get entangled in bike parts.

Route description:

This route starts at Croxley Station and uses the busy main road to Rickmansworth Station for an optional pickup. Remember that the Metropolitan line branches after Moor Park Station so if train times don't work out for you try Rickmansworth Station or cycle from Moor Park to Croxley. Back on the bike, we head directly out via Chorleywood,  Chenies and Chesham to the excellent Chiltern Velo Café. The return is via Ashley Green, Bovingdon, Chipperfield, Sarratt and Loudwater. This ride benefits from being generally uphill on the outward leg and downhill on the return. 

Starting point description:

We will meet outside Croxley Underground Station which is on the Watford branch of the Metropolitan Line. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to ensure a prompt departure. There is a station car park and parking on local streets though do look for any parking restrictions. If there are limited Watford trains you can alight at Moor Park station and cycle to the start through Croxley Common. Some rides pass Rickmansworth Underground Station so you could request a pickup there. Postcode WD3 3DY. What3words ///works.trees.deck

Ride distance (miles):

38

Riding time (minutes):

240

Ride level (Easygoing, Steady, Challenging):

Challenging

Overall duration (minutes):

360

Ride Leader Notes:

Stop on the way up out of Chorleywood to brief riders on the left onto the Amersham Road then the right turn.

The Chiltern Velo Café is 25km into a 60km ride so a short stop at Ashley Green and then Chipperfield may help.

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