We had a great turnout for our trip down the towpath. We nearly had 16 out but one of their number was late so we had to settle with 12. This was a rather straightforward ride there and back along the same route. With several newcomers it was a pleasure to welcome them and first order of the day was to get to the towpath. A wiggly route via Ragged Hall Lane, Bedmond Lane and straight down Tom’s Lane accomplished this. We popped over the junction at the end then proceeded to join the towpath at the bridge. The first part of the path was quite scrubby and rough, so two of our riders decided that going by road would be better for them.
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| Grand Union Canal near Watford |
The surface improved, but route was full of stops and starts, as we had to pass walkers and other cyclists on the path. The path was more overgrown since I was last there and I nearly came a cropper. I cycled into what I thought was a bush (as you do) and it turned out to be a brick like thing, sending me canalwards. I still have the scars to this day. Apart from a very humped hump back bridge it was an unbroken and scenic route into Watford. Near the end some enthusiastic youngsters, having a great adventure on their bikes, joined us. All we had to do was leave the path at the bridge in Cassiobury Park and head to the café.
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| Cha Cha Cafe in Cassiobury Park |
It’s a really good little café and quite busy. Then our group split into two with a contingency going into Watford and the rest of us going back up the towpath and to experience the delights of going up Tom’s Lane.
Neil 26/08/2017
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