Beginner Bike Rides from Kenton

Ride type:

Guided Ride

Ride suitability:

Local Rides Easygoing

Ride title:

Beginner Bike Ride from Kenton

GPX Route:

It is suggested you use the classic but be ready to use other routes depending on the participants and weather on the day.

Classic; a five-mile circular route.

Classic Plus; an eight-mile circular route that extends the Classic route

Options; a five-mile out and back with options for individuals to take a break and do less distance.

Three Miles; a three-mile route route starting with a lap of the park then a loop the other side of the subway avoiding the Kenton Road.

Two Loops; a three-mile route starting with a lap of the park then crossing the Kenton Road by Sainsburys.

Start Postcode:

HA3 8AX

Introduce your route:

Can you pedal, balance and brake, but are a bit nervous about going out on the road? Or perhaps you’ve had a break and are a bit rusty. This ride is for you. Led by trained ride leaders, the ride will be at the pace of the slowest and we will help you if you need it. We shall explore the area around Kenton Recreation Ground and you may discover new places.

Children over 8 are welcome on the ride though a supervising adult must ride with them.

Kind of roads you'll be riding:

The route is via traffic-free cycle tracks and quiet streets, although there are a few moments in traffic.

Stops on the way:

We will pause briefly along the way.

What to bring:

Bring a water bottle, and snacks if you might need some energy.

Route description:

Starting at Kenton Recreation Ground we go round local roads and parks.

Starting point description:

We meet at the pump track in Kenton Recreation Ground. This is on a cycle track between Kenmore Avenue (Kadwa Patidar Centre) and Carlton Avenue off the Kenton Road. The nearest stations are Kenton (Bakerloo/Lioness) and Northwick Park (Metropolitan). Neither has step-free access. Postcode HA3 8AX. what3words ///fleet.jeeps.sends

Ride distance (miles):

5 (check the route)

Riding time (minutes):

Ride level (Easygoing, Steady, Challenging):

Easygoing

Overall duration (minutes):

Ride Leader notes

Consider a pre-ride assessment of rider ability which could be as simple as 100 metres out and back along the Kenton Recreation Ground cycle path.

Use the pedestrian crossings when crossing the Kenton Road slowing and stopping before reaching the busy Kenton Road.

Ensure riders walk through stations.

If you feel coaching is required stop the ride at a safe location to deliver any coaching before resuming the ride.

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