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Cycling in Harrow — Where Do I Start? Whether you are thinking about getting back on a bike, looking for somewhere to ride, wanting to build your confidence, or interested in helping other people discover cycling, there are lots of opportunities to get involved. This page brings together some of the rides, routes, advice and resources I have put together for cycling in and around Harrow. Not sure where to start? Choose the option that sounds most like you. 🚲 I Want to Start Cycling Perhaps you can ride a bike but are nervous about going out on the road. Maybe you have not cycled for years and would like to regain your confidence. There are Beginner Bike Rides from Kenton Recreation Ground, usually on Saturday afternoons. These are short, friendly rides designed for people who are starting out, returning to cycling or simply want to build their confidence. The ride is taken at the pace of the slowest rider and the route can be adapted according to the people taking part. Fi...

The ride schedule will usually be tied to an  event external to HCH and subject to the timings of those events. Ride leaders will post rides on Let's Ride on an ad hoc basis; the list below includes events that require elements of both ride coordination and event management.  Easter Ride World Bicycle Day World Bicycle Day is celebrated every year on June 3rd. The United Nations declared this official day in April 2018 to honor the bicycle's history, longevity, and usefulness. Bike Week This is a cycling UK event. We usually run a ride every day of the week and may include an evening ride with the possibility of a pub stop. London Cycling Festival  This is a London Cycling Campaign event. HCH have participated since 2025 and from 2026 have had to use LCC booking systems.  Ley Hill Classic Car Show Typically in August HCH organises two rides to converge on this show as it makes for a special day. Diwali Event This aligns with Diwali which has a variable da...

Taking beginners out for a bike ride - whilst very rewarding - requires a little more attention. This is especially true if you don't know the riders, their capabilities and their levels of road confidence. These notes assume you will follow normal British Cycling best practice. Compared to a ride with experienced riders whose capabilities you know your focus is more about encouragement and reassurance.  Be flexible and respond to the riders who turn up as you may have riders who have just learnt to ride or riders who have built up riding fitness and confidence and need a ride that confirms they can move on to 10-mile rides. The Route 1. Five miles is long enough to be rewarding for riders and short enough to be a manageable distance using water breaks as required 2. Riders will welcome practicing on the same familiar route and will also welcome variety  3. Some short easy gradients and off-road could be helpful elements  4. Sample routes available here  ...

This post provides the 2026 text required by the London Cycle Campaign (LCC) for it's London Cycle Festival. Harrow Cycle Hub (HCH) need to provide this for rides to the Canons Park picnic where the HCH riders will converge. Ride Leader Instructions   If you are a leading a ride please provide updates to the ride specific information to rides@harrowcyclehub.org  Risk Management  Where the ride follows LCC protocols a single Risk Assessment may cover all rides. 1. Each ride leader needs to check the standard risks and mitigations cover their ride; anything not covered probably suggests a redesigned route is required. 2. LCC require competent ride leaders and assistants which can be ensured by using BC or LCC trained leaders and assistants. 3. The Risk Assessment should be agreed by at least two people.  4. Only use reasonable efforts within yoyr capabilities to fix bikes if required.  5. Consider creating a WhatsApp group for leaders and event organis...

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. Image from  Freepik Index of Beginner Bike Rides  These rides are around 5 miles and are suitable for beginners. The same text can be used for each with distance the only variable.  Beginner Bike Rides from Kenton: Click here Index of useful Komoot Routes Ley Hill Classic Car Show from Eastcote  Canons Park Picnic From Eastcote  Kenton Rides Flourish Bakery: Click here Harefield: Click here Ice Cream Farm: Click here Bricket Wood: Click here C...

***** REMOVE ON 18 AUGUST ****** 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 r...

  Ride type: Guided Ride Ride suitability: Challenging Ride title: Rickmansworth to Great Kingshill Start Postcode: WD3 1QY 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. 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 Peterley Manor Farm near Great Kingshill which is closed Mondays,  otherwise we will stop at Matilda's which w...