Three Villages and the Countryside

Sunday 17th 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
90 Mins 14 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
Cupid Green Playing Fields & Playground, (entrance to car park opposite Redbourn Road) 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.
2 hours 15 mins  (1 hours 30 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 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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Hemel Hempstead

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Sky Ride Local in Hemel Hempstead

This Steady route takes you through the Dacorum countryside taking in the villages of Redbourn, Flamsted and Markyate. The route is mainly along country lanes and taken at a leisurely pace to enjoy the views.

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.

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 start location. Free of charge.
Nearest Train Station
Hemel Hempstead approximately 4 miles away. 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Joe Sammon Hi
    I have been riding and leading rides in a club for about 5 years now. I try to ride a few sportives when I get the chance and last year I rode from Bilbao to Barcelona for a local charity.

    I'm out riding in the coutryside as often as i can and encourage my children to do the same. In my opinion group riding is the safest and best way to
    ride.
  • Sarah Whitehead Having previously been a tow path to pub leisure cyclist, last summer my partner Michael and I cycled to Paris with six friends over 4 days. It was an amazing experience - there is nothing quite like being outside, travelling under your own power with a group of like minded people supporting and encouraging each other. We have both become Sky Ride Leaders and I hope we can instil the same enjoyment in you when you ride with us.
  • Michael Swietochowski Michael Swietochowski Keen Cyclist, Cycling trainer and bikeability instructor.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Laura Butt Monday 14th July
  2. Matt Glass Saturday 12th July
  3. Eleri Evans Sunday 11th August