Views and Villages of the Gade Valley

Sky Ride Local in Hemel Hempstead

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.
This circular ride takes you along the top of the Gade Valley with views over Great Gaddesden, Nettledon and Piccotts End, with long downhill sections into the valley through country lanes.

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. 

Children under the age of 5 must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Meet the Ride Leaders

• Brian Johnson In 2010 six of us decided to ride in the Norwich 50 challenge bike ride. That started my interest in cycling and since then I've cycled through stunning scenery in the Outer Hebrides, Scottish Highlands and along Hadrian's Cycleway as well as progressing to the Norwich 100 challenge ride.
  
  I cycle to enjoy the scenery, as an enjoyable way to exercise and for good company and I'm looking forward to helping others find enjoyment in cycling.
  
• Paul Snedker Hello, my name is Paul & I've been involved with Sky Ride for 3 or 4 years now.
  
  I originally got involved with Sky Ride as a way of introducing my wife to cycling, after completing a few local rides together I decided I'd like to become a Ride Leader for the following season. This is my second year now as an Assistant Ride Leader.
  
  I have been passionate about cycling for leisure for as long as I can remember. I hope that my fellow Sky Riders will enjoy the local rides and may even feel motivated and possibly inspired to continue riding long into the future.
• Julian Graham Ive been cycling since I could ride, in the beginning that was a trike! I like been outdoors whether its cycling or other activities its just good fun. Now Id like to share some of that enthusiasm for cycling with others and help lead rides and encourage others to get out on your bike!!