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Organised Rides

This post lists a number of bike rides and contains some of the information required to advertise scheduled rides. It can be used to provide some of the text for British Cycling's Let's Ride platform or other sites. If using Let's Ride then have the necessary text, photo and GPX file ready to copy in to their form because at the time of writing the platform can clear some data fields when updating the photo or the GPX file. Separate pages exist for each ride with the information presented as Let's Ride expects.

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Index of Rides

Standard Advisory Text

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. 

Arrive at least 10 minutes before the published start time to allow for introductions, bike checks and any briefing to ensure a prompt departure at the stated time. 

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. Money for the café or unexpected circumstances such as taking the train home is advised. 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 laces that could get entangled in bike parts.

The time for the ride is a best estimate by the Ride Leader. Sometimes this can be affected by factors such as the weather, mechanical issues and the queue at the café.

Standard Ride Reminder Text

I am looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow at the Seva cafe in Harrow Recreation Ground. Please arrive ten minutes early for introductions, bike checks and briefing. 

It's going to be hot, so bring plenty of water and sun protection. 

If your plans have changed, please log on to Let's Ride and cancel your place. If you're running late on the morning of the ride, let me know though be aware that we hope to depart on time.

Check your bike before the ride, paying particular attention to the tyres and brakes. Don't leave bike maintenance until the morning of the ride as there might not be enough time to rectify any issues. Bring a spare inner tube and tools to fix a puncture.

Thank you. 

Start Locations

Start locations are often in parks so What3words references are provided as well as a postcode. It is worth having the What3words app on your phone.

Pinner Rides (Pinner Village Gardens)

We will meet by one of the entrances to Pinner Village Gardens (PVG). We meet at the entrance nearest the roundabout where Rayners Lane meets Marsh Road. Postcode HA5 5NS. what3words ///ranges.tame.boot

Pinner (Pinner Memorial Park)

We will meet by the aviary near the pond in Pinner Memorial Gardens, next to Daisy's Cafe. The postcode is HA5 1AF. what3words ///these.older.flips

Harrow Rides

We will meet by the Seva Park Café in the middle of Harrow Recreation Ground. There are multiple access points to the park including one off Cunningham Park, Harrow HA1 4QW. The park has a free car park accessed off Roxborough Road where that road runs next to the park. There is parking on some local streets though look for any parking restrictions. what3words ///toward.winks.sticks

Kenton Rides

We will meet at the pump track in Kenton Recreation Ground. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to ensure a prompt departure. The pump track is one hundred metres into the park from the car park which is at the end of Carlton Avenue. There is parking on local streets though do look for any parking restrictions. The nearest stations are Kenton (Bakerloo/Lioness) and Northwick Park (Metropolitan). Neither has step-free access. Postcode HA3 8AX. What3words ///fleet.jeeps.sends

Croxley Green Rides

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

Uxbridge Rides

We meet outside Uxbridge Station which is on the Metropolitan line. As this is in the centre of Uxbridge there are car parks. There will be on street parking a short bike ride away but do check for any parking restrictions. A 09:32 train from Harrow-on-the-Hill wpuld arrive at 10:00.

Rickmansworth Rides

We meet outside Rickmansworth Station where there is a small café that may be open.

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