Great North Ride

Sunday 24th August at 10.00am This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
105 Mins 16 Miles 8+ (children 8-15 with adult) Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
Steady If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way.
Starting Point & Postcode
East Lane Car Park AL4 8BN
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
2 hours 45 mins  (1 hours 45 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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St. Albans

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You can book up to a total of 5 places on this ride and you'll be asked for each person's details during the registration process.

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Sky Ride Local in St. Albans

If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour. 
Assembling by the River Lea (bring some bread to feed the ducks!), we leave the characterful village by turning left at the L'Olivo Restaurant, previously ”The Nelson” pub.  On a short stretch of the Ayot Green Way we cross the former railway line and go up by the wood to Codicote Road.  Passing lovely mixed farm and woodland, the route picks-up The Great North Way (NCN12) on quiet lanes through or over the ford with its AA depth gauge.  Look out for the statue of the Virgin Mary, but if you miss it, you should see her on the way back.  Down over the A1(M), we delve into our destinantion of Knebworth and travel along London(Great North)Road.  We return via Old Kneworth, above ‘The House’, past Robin Hood & Little John, deer, buzzards and maybe a red kite!

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at East Lane Car Park, Wheathampstead, AL4 8BN
Nearest Train Station
Harpenden approximately 2.6 miles away. 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at East Lane Car Park, Wheathampstead.  

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