Taking the Nicky!

Sunday 8th September at 2.00pm 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.

Guided bike rides Organised rides supported by British Cycling Ride Leaders
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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
60 Mins 6 Miles Anyone 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
Easygoing Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding?  Easygoing rides are great for all abilities and ages, taking place along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes.

Hemel Hempstead

Sky Ride Local
Starting Point & Postcode
Cupid Green Playing Fields rear of Redbourn Road HP2 7BA
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.
1 hours 40 mins  (1 hours 0 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.
Hybrid (off road tyres) 

Sky Ride Local in Hemel Hempstead

Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding? Our Easygoing rides are great for building confidence for all abilities and ages along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes. They’re up to six miles long, with a gentle pace of around six miles an hour.

The Nicky Line is a disused railway line that offers a gentle, mostly flat and traffic-free ride through the countryside to the north of Hemel Hempstead. This route is ideal for families or anyone that is new to cycling and wants to explore their local area.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
All ages are welcome. Those under the age of 5 must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Please make sure your bike is in good working order, 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 start location.
Nearest Train Station
Hemel Hempstead approximately 3.7 miles away. 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Errol van-de-l'Isle Errol van-de-l'Isle I started cycling on a Raleigh Tomahawk when I was 8 which I still have! Over the years I have gained more bikes which I use for commuting, general travelling around, group rides and when possible long holiday rides. The two most recent rides were cycling in Switzerland and not as hilly as you may think and from Newcastle to Edinburgh.

    Last year I joined British Cycling and Sky to be a Sky Ride leader and have not looked back. Some of the rides were hard going, some were easy going and all great fun even if the weather did try to dampen things down. Here is looking forward to more great rides to get more people out on their bikes.
  • Josie Heffernan Josie Heffernan I've a long history in cycling at all levels, but I'm not as fit or as fast as I'd like so i's just great to get out and have some fun on a bike - just don't expect too much of me as mechanic.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. joanna sanders Sunday 11th August

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