Anyone from HARROW or BRENT

[ravi]

hi i am looking for a cycling club based either in Harrow or Brent. i don't mind meeting anyone with the same interest of cycling, and joining me for a bike ride.

 

[Aperitif]

Hello ravi - have you tried popping into Quest Bikes in North Harrow - on the main parade there? They could probably point you in the right direction for people local to you. Otherwise, it is not far from Harrow to Richmond Park...and other venues for cycling nuts. Maybe try the CTC for a few organised rides or get sorted out for a CycleChat 'London' ride.

 

[ravi]

hey man, nice 2 see a reply by someone. yes, i have tried searching for the local club in harrow through CTC, but there were none. As far as quest bike is concerned i havent spoke to them regarding any club or ride events, but i do appreciate your advice. i did have a look at the this thread http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums
/showthread.php?t=23759&highlight=london+ride

Is that the thread you are talking about.

thanks for the reply
Ravi

 

[Auntie Helen]

Yep, those are the rides to which Aperitif is referring. There's also one tomorrow morning in London (Herne Hill to Bromley, separate thread called 'Interim Hilly ride' or something).

 

[Christopher]

hi ravi
My missus lives in Harrow and sometimes rides with the Uxbrige Loiterers:
http://www.uxbridgeloiterersctc.org.uk/

they are a CTC club, so no chaingangs or hammerfests , just gentleish rides...

 

[ravi]

thanks for all your replies guys, but i believe (after viewing the pics) i might be a little bit younger (just 19) for the uxbridge loiterers group. althogh i did do research for surrounding clubs, and i have browsed this club earlier.

thanks again
Ravi

hi ravi
My missus lives in Harrow and sometimes rides with the Uxbrige Loiterers:
http://www.uxbridgeloiterersctc.org.uk/

they are a CTC club, so no chaingangs or hammerfests , just gentleish rides...

 

[palinurus]

Willesden CC?

There's also Archer RC and some other west London clubs that might be close enough.

 

[Eat MY Dust]

Hey Ravi, I'm thinking of doing my trip to Dunstable Down/Tottenhoe in a couple of weeks. It a fairly quite route with a few small country lanes. It's about 50 miles round trip and takes about 3 hours. There's some superb climbs and a few 40 MPH + downhills if you are interested. Probably a Sunday morning, if anybody else is interested let me know.

 

[ravi]

50 miles, damn thats far, the furtherest i have ever travelled is 35 miles. i am not sure if i woul be able to do that. plus, i dont think i will be able to climb those kinda hills on my oldskool 5 speed falcon. by the way are those hills as steep as the one near bushey golf course when coming towards harrow.

anyhow, i am quite interested as i will get to test my stamina.

Hey Ravi, I'm thinking of doing my trip to Dunstable Down/Tottenhoe in a couple of weeks. It a fairly quite route with a few small country lanes. It's about 50 miles round trip and takes about 3 hours. There's some superb climbs and a few 40 MPH + downhills if you are interested. Probably a Sunday morning, if anybody else is interested let me know.

 

[Eat MY Dust]

are those hills as steep as the one near bushey golf course when coming towards harrow.

Steeper and longer!

 

[ravi]

doh!

Doh! damn it. sorry then i wont be joining you. i am just a daily college commuter and i dont think i can handle those hills, yet.

Steeper and longer!

 

[just4fun]

opps i just deleted my long reply.. here goes again:

Hi Ravi, the bike shop in north harrow (as mentioned) is a good place to get info from. they are also a good place to use when your bike needs a service or work doing to it.

A nice cycle in the area i used to do, was to cycle to northolt and pick up the grand union canal then cycle to uxbridge/watford. i think its about 14 miles to uxbridge on the tow path. if thats too short, you could go to watford of just continue northwards.

upto uxbridge or watford you can use the met line back to central harow. If you require a longer cycle you can get trains back to harrow and wealdstone. these are nice sunday rides where you can stop in the canal pubs for a good roast.

p.s did you find any clubs?

 

[kayak_avfc]

opps i just deleted my long reply.. here goes again:

Hi Ravi, the bike shop in north harrow (as mentioned) is a good place to get info from. they are also a good place to use when your bike needs a service or work doing to it.

A nice cycle in the area i used to do, was to cycle to northolt and pick up the grand union canal then cycle to uxbridge/watford. i think its about 14 miles to uxbridge on the tow path. if thats too short, you could go to watford of just continue northwards.

upto uxbridge or watford you can use the met line back to central harow. If you require a longer cycle you can get trains back to harrow and wealdstone. these are nice sunday rides where you can stop in the canal pubs for a good roast.

p.s did you find any clubs?

Hi

I live in the area and will be trying the same route on weekends. What is the towpath surface like - suitable for slicks or should I get treads? Do you recommend front suspension?

Thanks

 

[kishan]

ravi im from harrow i do short cycle rides around harrow if your interested inbox me

 

[Dess1e]

Hi Ravi,

A couple of years late in reading this, but have you tried the Kenton RC - www.kentonrc.co.uk , based in Harrow and Kenton?

You'd be more than welcome to come along on one of our Sunday rides.