Hemel Hempstead Cycling Club

Club rides from Hemel Hempstead Station. 

Medium Club Ride

A moderate, social ride from Hemel Station starting at 9:00am, covering 40 to 50 miles, depending on the time of year, and suitable for reasonably fit people who don’t feel up to the harder Saturday ride. Average speeds are usually 15 -17mph, depending on the capability of the riders on the day. This ride has competitive moments (sprinting for signs and charging up hills) but no one gets left behind or left to find their own way home unless they choose to do so. We have a different leader each week so the routes should be varied and interesting. The competitive elements are optional and the faster riders generally wait for the slower riders to catch up. Routes often allow a short cut back to the start for those who need to be home early or don't feel up to the full distance. Occasionally the group will stop at a café or shop for refreshments. If you are a new rider make yourself known to the leader and we will ensure you are looked after.

Easy Club Ride

We are hoping to start the easy ride in the spring but if there is a call for it we will start sooner.

The easy ride also starts from Hemel Station at 9:00am and lasts for around 2 hours, this ride is aimed at less fit riders who are perhaps new to cycling or regaining fitness after a period off the bike. Distances covered are in the range of 25 to 35 miles and average 14 - 16mph, according to the capability of the riders on the day. No one gets left behind or left to find their own way home. Routes are selected so that they are not too hard and follow relatively quiet roads. One of the downsides to living close to the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is the absence of flat roads and so it is inevitable that riders on the easy ride will have to tackle a few hills! We try to avoid the steepest and longest hills so everyone should be able to cope.

Contact Hector Selth on 01442 392646 (mobile 07913 426046) or Helen Bojarski on 07974 726887 if you want to join either ride or for more information.