Name: St Albans Country lanes in Hertfordshire , 45miles, (steady pace)
Start: 2024-11-17T09:35:00Z
End: 2024-11-17T16:00:00Z

**Route**
Please join us for what promises to be a very picturesque ride through some beautiful villages in Hertfordshire , along many quiet country lanes.
Starting in St Albans we will pass through some lovely villages such as ; Coleman Green, Wheathampstead, Offley, Whitwell, Codicote & Kimpton.
**All of this ride will be on quiet tarmaced roads and country lanes.**
We spent a considerable amount of time carefully planning routes to avoid busy roads, so we can enjoy cycling in the picturesque English countryside.

**Travel**
We will be taking the train from West Hampstead to St Albans.
If you wish to meet us at St Albans City station please whatsapp me on 07920 404778.
If you wish to take a different train or join the same train we will be on at a different stop, you are most welcome to do so.
Please note bicycles are allowed on the district, Hammersmith & city, circle, overground and the above ground sections of all the other lines at the weekends.

**Lunch**
Lunch will be at a nice farm cafe in the countryside.

**Distance & hills**
The total mileage including the lunch stop will be approx 44 miles.
Total climbing will be close to 600m. This is undulating route with a few short sharp hills.

**Average speed**
Our overall average cycling speed will be approx 12mph (19-20kmph), please note this is the average, so includes going up hills (obvioulsy slower than the average speed) and slowing down for traffic lights etc.

**Suitable for**
Only Road bikes, CycloCross bikes & Gravel bikes, will be suitable.
If you have a Light Hybrids without suspension please whatsapp me to if your bike is suitable.
Hybrids with suspension & mountain bikes will not be suitable, if you are unsure, please whatsapp Suki on 07920 404778 to see if your bike is suitable.

**Experience**
We welcome cyclists who are new to road cycling however this ride is not suitable for complete beginners - you must have prior experience of cycling on the road and be able to appreciate the distance and the elevation involved.
Nevertheless, you will be looked after and no-one will be left to fend for themselves. If you are really struggling then then we will talk to you about how you are feeling and if necessary assist you to get to the nearest train station.
This ride is geared towards people interested in road cycling who are interested in cycling in nice surroundings at a steady speed and not obsessed with speed and strava times

Here is the plan for our day:

1. Meet outside West Hampstead Thameslink station , alternatively meet outside St Albans City station
2. Take train to St Albans (20mins)
3. Cycle through many picturesque villages ( 2 hrs, with a 5minute break half way)
4. Lunch at a Cafe (60 mins)
5. Cycle back to Starting point (2 hrs, with a 5minute break half way))
6. Take train back to West Hampstead.

**Payment discount**
If you wish to pay 30% less, and avoid the ridiculous new additional fee which meetup have recently introduced, please contact Suki on 07920 404778, i will send you a link, so you can pay direct.

**Equipment to take with you**
Helmet, lights, spare inner tube, water bottle cage with a water bottle, will all compulsory, you will not be allowed to ride in the group without these items.
It is also recommended that you have a bell (although not compulsory).
We do not recommend you bring a rucksack, you will not need a lock, as we do not leave bikes out of sight.

**Suitable clothing**
For cold weather riding we recommend you wear layers, which can be taken off and stored in jersey/jacket pockets when necessary.
Head, face, hands & feet are the areas which are very susceptible to feeling the cold and wind chill the most.

**For advice please contact the organiser.**
This meetup will be weather dependent so 12 hours before the event begins if heavy rain is forecast then the event will be cancelled, please check the website the evening before the event begins.
If you are not sure that you will be able to cope with the speed and the distance please message Suki for some advice on 07920 404778.

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