Cheshunt u3a is a charity which provides opportunities for those no longer in work to come together and learn for fun.
Please note, to participate in this group activity you need to be a member of Cheshunt or other local u3a.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Leader: | |
| Group email: | CYCLING group |
| When: | Weekly on Wednesday mornings |
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About us
The cycling group continues to attract more cyclists and it is not unusual for us to have 40 riders turn out every week.
Our group meets every Wednesday morning, with some of our groups also riding on Mondays. Owing to the spread of members throughout the borough we presently have seven groups within the three ranges of abilities. All abilities are catered for in the three ability groups. Electric bikes are now present in the group giving those who have them a new lease of cycling life!
If there is a fifth Wednesday in the month, some make a day of it, if the weather is suitable.
Our fifth Wednesday cycling trips to St Albans/Stanborough Lakes and Tower Bridge on 29th April 2026. Read more
The Easy Ride which encourages members to get in the saddle and have a pleasant ride through the Lee Valley Park, at a leisurely pace.
The Moderate Ride offers a ride which although still at a leisurely pace, goes further in miles with fewer stops.
Challenging Ride offers a ride for more adventurous riders who are prepared to go on and off public roads. These rides often include quite steep climbs.
Fifth Wednesday Ride offers a longer ride which lasts until 4pm, with refreshment breaks and lunch along the way.
We want people to be realistic and class themselves as either a Challenger Rider capable of riding for 3hrs on mixed terrain including public roads. Covering at times over 30miles.
Moderate rider capable of riding on some quiet roads willing to tackle hills-even if slowly, and we would aim to cover 20/25 miles in the space of 2 to 2.5 hrs. This would not be competitive and no-one will be left behind.
Easy rider this would be for slower, or less confident riders, willing to ride for 2 to 2.5 hrs trying to avoid public roads and using the Lea Valley Park's extensive track system. Again no-one will be left behind.
All participants must be a member of the U3A
All cyclists MUST wear a cycle helmet
Cycling has low impact on HIPS AND KNEES, so if you fancy exercise, get the bike from the shed, give it a service, check the tyre pressure and join our sociable group.
Cheshunt u3a Cycle Group info sheet
Leader: Stewart Wagstaff Tel: 07594 475051 Email: stewartwagstaff.sw@gmail.com
All participants must be a member of the U3A.
To give all abilities of cyclist a chance to ride and socialize in a friendly non-competitive atmosphere.
Equipment required
A bicycle in good working order!
Tyre pressures hard aim for 50-60psi.
Each person should carry at least one spare inner tube in case of punctures; assistance will be given if a puncture/breakdown occurs.
A cycle bell or other warning device is advisable.
All cyclists MUST wear a cycle helmet. COMPULSORY anybody not wearing a helmet will not be allowed on the rides.
Lycra optional!!
As a member of Cheshunt u3a you are covered by our public liability insurance. This insurance is not personal accident insurance.
Gel saddles recommended!!
Slick or less ‘knobbly’ tyres give a smother and easier ride. Knobblies for winter. Carry a spare inner tube. Help will be given in the event of any breakdown. Nobody will be abandoned in the wilderness!!
INTERESTED? Find out more!!
Fifth Wednesday Trip
Our fifth Wednesday cycling trips to London and Stanborough Lakes on 30th April 2025. Read more
Fifth Wednesday Trip
Trip to London - 29th January 2025. Read more
Our fifth Wednesday cycling trip to Panshanger Park on 30th October 2024. Read more
Our fifth Wednesday cycling trips to London and Ardeley on 31st July 2024. Read more
Monday Ride
Seven Challenger riders set off in search of Banksy on 26th August 2024.
Following Paul we cycled to Walthamstow and Petoria Road where the Banksy was found.
Returning via Leytonstone and Epping Forest. A return trip of about 30 miles.
CYCLING - PREVIOUS ADVENTURES
Pictures of our cycling holiday to Warner’s Hotel at Littlecote House, Wiltshire, June 2024.
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Uploaded 07/07/2024
Fifth Wednesday Trip
The Challenger and Steve/Allen's groups combined to ride to Panshanger Park in Hertford on 30th October 2024. Read more.
Fifth Wednesday Trips
Our fifth Wednesday cycling trips to London and Ardeley on 31st July 2024. Read more
Fifth Wednesday Ride on 29th May 2024 - Tower Bridge
We were lucky on Wednesday with the weather as our two groups headed for the Tower of London.
Richard and Hazel's group of 12 headed down the Lee, before turning on to the Hertford Cut, and Victoria Park, where they had a break for coffee.
The group led by Paul started at Enfield, and headed close to the Spurs stadium, before riding past the old Arsenal Stadium and then the new one. To see more pictures Read more
U3A OLYMPIC VELODROME EXPERIENCE 2014
In full gladiatorial lycra our cycling group entered the arena of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Velodrome at Stratford on July 2nd 2014. As well as Cheshunt, there were members from the U3As at Broxbourne, Hertford, Lea Valley and Ware.
Riding the Velodrome, on track fixed wheel bikes, and after some instruction and introductory slow circuits, we were let loose to ‘burn rubber’!
With steep banking, particularly at each end, nerves of steel were required to get to the top of the track. It was a truly exhilarating experience for all who attended the one hour session. Photographs of the event are available to view on our table at the monthly meeting or click on Olympic Velodrome 2014 link on right hand side.
London Bike Ride 2nd August 2013
Expertly lead by Richard and Hazel, we had a fantastic ride, thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish.
Setting off at 9.30 in slight drizzle we cycled down the Lea tow path to Walthamstow Marshes where we diverted off the tow path and through the marshes on good tracks. Following a coffee stop we carried on to the Olympic Park and turned right along the Hertford Cut to Victoria Park. Through Victoria Park to Regents Canal where we cycled on the tow path to The Lime House Basin. We had a photo by the Thames, see attached, before being taken by Richard on a winding route, incorporating the Ornamental Canal through to St Catherine's Dock, all this done off road except for a couple of sections on very quiet roads, of no more than 200yds each.
Following lunch at St Catherine's Dock, we cycled back to Lime House Basin we rode to Bow Lock along the Lime House Cut. This is where the Lea joins the Thames. Heading North past Three Mills and Old Ford Lock, we diverted into the newly opened North End of the Olympic Park. What a good job they have made, we had afternoon tea and a ride around, before getting back onto the Lea Tow Path and headed for home. With the sun on our backs and a southerly wind we had a very pleasant return trip arriving back at about 4.30pm. The mileage from Cheshunt return was about 41 miles. We got away with only one puncture.
I would certainly say that it must rank as one of the best and interesting rides we have done. So much so that I hope we can offer the ride again before the summer is out!
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