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Faversham to Little Chart
Sunday 4 August
Meet 10.30am at Faversham station
A 48km/32mile ride from Faversham to Little Chart and back with lunch at Little Chart or the Bowl Inn. Suitable for all bikes though quite a bit of climbing involved. Ride leader: Andrew Wyver.

Other rides
Divas on Wheels
Sunday 11 August
Start and finish at Bridge near Canterbury
Be part of this ladies bike ride and enjoy the picturesque Kent countryside, great fun and a supportive atmosphere. Two routes - 25-mile or 50-mile - from The Independent Pedaler in Bridge near Canterbury. Bike Heroes will lead small groups for cyclists new to cycling and provide roadside repairs to anyone who needs it. You can also visit The Independent Pedaler for a pre-ride safety check. Details and registration from https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/event/divas-on-wheels-2/

Update, June 2019
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KCC 20mph review
Kent County Council (KCC) is reviewing how and where it implements 20mph schemes. More information about the review can be found on the Council's media hub or you can read the report on their website.

Spokes objectives

To encourage cycling and publicise its benefits for the community and for individuals.
To ensure that local authority and government policies actively encourage cycling and make full provision for it as part of an overall transport strategy.

This is to ensure that all members of the public can enjoy cheap, safe and environmentally-sound travel for work and leisure.

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Ashford cycling and walking consultation
Ashford Borough Council is looking for views on its proposed new cycling and walking strategy. This is part of a wider strategy to improve sustainable transport, in particular making the town centre more accessible, and has six main aims:

to provide and improve the cycling and walking network
to increase cycle parking around the borough
maintaining the existing cycling and walking network
focusing on safer cycling
promoting cycling and walking in the borough
increasing opportunities for cycling and walking tourism.

The strategy documents, including a link to an online survey, can be found on the council's website.