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SPOKES an active campaign group set up to encourage cycling and publicise its benefits. We are based in the East Kent area of the UK but have an interest in better conditions for cyclists everywhere.

We publish a free quarterly newsletter in which we air our views and the views of others on cycling issues and ensure its widest possible distribution. You can read the latest edition here as well as recent back issues.

We also organise a full programme of rides and cycling events in and around Kent to be enjoyed by ordinary people.

Next Spokes-led ride: Friday 31 May 2013. Chartham to Godmersham: To celebrate the opening of nearly 4.5 km of newly created traffic-free cycle route between the villages of Godmersham and Shalmsford Street, connecting the villages of Wye, Chartham & Chilham with the already popular Pilgrims Cycle Trail and Great Stour Way in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 10:00 at Ashford domestic station
Next stall event: Saturday 25 May 2013. Deal Classic Car Show, Walmer Green alongside Dover District Cycle Forum

Help out on the cycle network

If you've ever wanted to help out with maintaining the cycle network, please take a look at our Sustrans Volunteer Rangers page for details of how to get started.

Spokes blog

We've recently launched the Spokes blog. We'll post the very latest cycling news and commentary there and we welcome your comments on our posts.

Here's our most recent blog postings:

KCC councillor elections

April 23rd, 2013

See what the KCC councillor candidates think on a number of cycling-related questions:
http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/election/may-2013

Posted in Uncategorized

Guidance from NICE to promote walking and cycling

January 25th, 2013

Dr. Gillian Corble, a Spokes member and local GP, has prepared a precis of the NICE guidance PH41 to promote walking and cycling that was issued in November 2012.

Posted in Strategies & consultations

Draft Swale Cycling Plan available

January 25th, 2013

A draft Swale Cycling Plan has been produced as a co-operation between Swale Cycle Forum, Swale Borough Council, and Kent County Council. We’re interested in your views on its recommendations.

Posted in Strategies & consultations

Spokes Autumn 2012 newsletter

December 20th, 2012

If you’re a Spokes member, the Autumn 2012 newsletter will soon be landing on your doormat. As usual it’s packed with all of the latest cycling news affecting East Kent. If you can’t wait then you can always view it online too. Just follow the link in this post.

Posted in Newsletters

Spokes September 2012 newsletter

October 1st, 2012

If you’re a Spokes member, the September 2012 newsletter will soon be landing on your doormat. As usual it’s packed with all of the latest cycling news affecting East Kent. If you can’t wait then you can always view it online too. Just follow the link in this post.

Posted in Newsletters

Spokes supports public bridleway creation near Chilham and Godmersham

July 13th, 2012

Kent County Council are now advertising the creation of a public bridleway near Chilham and Godmersham. Spokes have written a letter of support for this because it will enable the potential improvement of the route of National Cycle Route 18 between Chartham and Wye. This bridleway will enable a more direct and less hilly route to be chosen whilst avoiding the busy A28.

Posted in Cycle routes, Strategies & consultations

Spokes supports public bridleway creation in Dover

July 13th, 2012

Previously we blogged about supporting the creation of a cycle route in Dover which will benefit a number of local schools and residents in the wider community. Kent County Council are now advertising the creation of a public bridleway to allow this to take place. Spokes have written a letter of support for this.

Posted in Cycle routes, Strategies & consultations

Spokes responds to the Kent Freight Action Plan 2012-16 consultation

July 13th, 2012

Freight vehicles affect the journeys that cyclists choose to make. We have therefore responded to the Kent Freight Action Plan 2012-16 consultation. You can read our consultation response.

Posted in Strategies & consultations

Spokes June 2012 newsletter

June 17th, 2012

If you’re a Spokes member, the June 2012 newsletter will soon be landing on your doormat. As usual it’s packed with all of the latest cycling news affecting East Kent. If you can’t wait then you can always view it online too. Just follow the link in this post.

Posted in Newsletters