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Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · 2d

For Cycle to School Week 2025, why not make a pledge that helps children get to school in a sustainable and healthy way.

It can be replacing just one car journey with a bike ride - imagine the impact if every car driver did just that?

#CycleToSchoolWeek
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Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · 2d

There will be no Go-Ride Club today as the wonderful Terence is raising money for the Rennie Grove Peace Hospice in a 24 hour bikeathon

Please do sponsor him if you can here: www.justgiving.com/page/emwlaw2...

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Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · 9d

Note our amended opening time for Tuesday 7th October.

All other days will be open as usual.

Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · 17d

If you've recently visited the Mini Town, perhaps you'd like to give the children a bit of extra help with balance and brakes?

Starting Tuesday next week is our Balance Biking course.

Only £18 for 3 x 30-minute sessions

Book your slot here: watfordcyclehub.org.uk/kids-courses/

Childrens Cycling Courses

Help your children to learn to ride a bike safely. We teach cycling from pre-school to secondary. Courses include Learn2Ride, Fun Skills development, Balance Bikes to Bikeability (the new name for cyc...

watfordcyclehub.org.uk

Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · 18d

If you haven't yet discovered British Cycling Breeze Rides, why not come and join us on a ride this autumn.

Friendly people, all rider levels, and we never leave anyone behind (and usually stop for 🍰)

See the upcoming rides and book your free slot here: watfordcyclehub.org.uk/social-rides/

Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks for joining us at the Watford Cycle Forum last week.

Lots of chat about plans for transport in Watford, plus a chance to meet our friends at Beryl bikes, the council, Breeze and local bike clubs.
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Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · 26d

If you’ve never ridden a bike before or would like to boost your confidence in cycling – these courses are for you!

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Book now on our website: watfordcyclehub.org.uk/adult-cyclin...

Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · Sep 6

If you have ideas about how to make active travel safer and more accessible for all, please join us as the Free drop-in Watford Cycle Forum.

Watford Cycle Hub | 6-8pm 18th Sept.

Please book a free slot so we know to expect you:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/watford-boro...

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Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · Sep 3

Have you tried to book cycle training only to find the slots have already sold out?

Fear no more - you can register interest in advance, and we'll contact you when new slots are released for booking.

Just fill out the form: bit.ly/wchtraininginterest

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Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · Aug 27

Delighted to be hosting our first ever Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 26th September, from 9.30-11.30am.

How you can help:
-Visit us on Friday 26th September from 9.30-11.30am.
-Bake/donate a cake to sell
-Make a donation to Macmillan at any time

cm25.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/...

Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · Aug 15

Have you tried the British Cycling Go Ride Club?

Every Friday 6-7.30pm at Watford Cycle Hub. Free taster session - then only £2/week.

Final session of the school holidays also includes FREE PIZZA!

Sign up now: watfordcyclehub.org.uk/goride/

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Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · Aug 1

We're delighted to be taking part in the Herts Summer Parks free activity programme for 12-16 year olds again this year.

Tuesdays 3-6pm starting from next week, including a free food voucher to redeem at the Cycle Hub cafe.

Sign up here: bit.ly/3UbJqPj

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Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · Jul 23

There's so much to do over the summer at Watford Cycle Hub, from formal cycle training, to fun at the mini town, and joining a free ride and meeting new people.

Come and see us over the summer! (PS: we also sell ice cream :))

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Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · Jul 4

Join the Hertfordshire Team of Bikeability Instructors!

Requirements:
•Passion for cycling & road safety.
•Good communication skills.
•Willingness to undergo training.
•A positive and encouraging attitude.

Flexible hours, full training provided.

Apply now: [email protected]

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Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · Jun 27

We have cycle training courses for children of all ages.

From Balance Biking course to Bikeability.

watfordcyclehub.org.uk/kids-courses/

Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · Jun 23

For those (like us!) who are interested in sustainable transport, why not join us at the Watford Sustainability Forum at the Town Hall Annexe on 2nd July (FREE 6.15pm until 8.30pm).

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Free but please book a slot here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/.../2025.../...

Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · Jun 17

If you haven't joined us for a free social ride yet - how about the next couple of weekends?

The weather is glorious, we have rides from beginner level to challenging, for mixed groups or ladies only - have a look and book your free slot: watfordcyclehub.org.uk/social-rides/

Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · Jun 13

Come and visit us with the children this weekend!

We have free car parking and toilets, cold drinks and ice cream.

☀️🥤🍦

watfordcyclehub.org.uk/mini-town/

Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · Jun 10

Have you been to any of the Great Big Green Week events?

Things to do every day, and we're running several special rides:

Adult Absolute Beginners Course
bit.ly/4kEBSA8

Go Ride Club
bit.ly/4mUhRHh

Free Social & Breeze Rides
bit.ly/3ZptcFi

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Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · Jun 5

If you have plans for this summer, make sure you don't leave it till the last minute to book your bike in for a service.

We're now booking 2 weeks ahead - secure your dates now.

watfordcyclehub.org.uk/servicing-an...

Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · Jun 2

We're delighted to be part of the South West Hertfordshire Great Big Green Week again this year.

Please come and find us at the Watford Green Festival on Sunday 8th (in the High Street) and join one of our rides - more info: watfordcyclehub.org.uk/news/great-b...

Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · May 27

🚴‍♂️THIS SATURDAY IS THE TOUR DE RICKY! 🚴‍♂️Back for the 4th Year - Tour De Ricky and all its cycling fun!

If you'd like to join a friendly and less challenging ride to get there, there is a ladies-only Breeze ride there, setting off from the Hub at 11am - sign up here: letsride.co.uk/rides/watfor...

Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · May 21

Cycling is a skill for life, and good training helps us all to be safer and more confident on or off the roads.

We run Bikeability during school holidays, so that your children have the best opportunity to access the courses.

Levels 1 and 2 - book now:
watfordcyclehub.org.uk/kids-courses...

Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · May 13

Get your bike service booked in, so that you're ready to head out as soon as you're ready!

watfordcyclehub.org.uk/servicing-an...

Watford Cycle Hub @watfordcyclehub.bsky.social · May 7

May is the perfect time to get out on the bike a bit more, and this weekend we have the perfect easygoing route for you to try.

For those who'd like a bit of guidance on the way, why not join the Breeze ride on Saturday: www.letsride.co.uk/rides/wch-br...