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Start Locations

Introduction 

Start locations need to be suitable for the number of bikes and have space for the briefing and bike checks. 


Pinner (Pinner Village Gardens)

We will meet by one of the entrances to Pinner Village Gardens (PVG). Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to ensure a prompt departure. 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. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to ensure a prompt departure. The postcode is HA5 1AF. what3words ///these.older.flips

Headstone Manor Park 

We meet outside the Moat Cafe in Headstone Manor Recreation Ground, by the museum entrance. The postcode is HA2 6PX. 

Harrow

We will meet by the Seva Park Café in the middle of Harrow Recreation Ground. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to ensure a prompt departure. 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

Headstone Manor 

We meet outside the Moat Cafe in Headstone Manor Recreation Ground, by the museum entrance. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to ensure a prompt departure. Postcode HA2 6PX. 

Kenton

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

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

We meet outside Uxbridge Station which is on the Metropolitan line. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to ensure a prompt departure. 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 would arrive at 10:00.

Rickmansworth

We meet outside Rickmansworth Station where there is a small café that may be open. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to ensure a prompt departure. You can take a train to Croxley Station and cycle to Rickmansworth if there is a long wait for a Rickmansworth train.

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