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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: Sunday 7th March 2010. Ashford Cycle About. Discovering the cycle paths and lanes in and around Ashford.
Next stall event: Saturday 24th April 2010. Canterbury city centre.

Crab & Winkle Way extension

Spokes are delighted to report that the latest planning application for the development of the former railway embankment in Whitstable to extend the Crab & Winkle Way cycle route has been granted. The planning meeting heard that a planning application for the required bridges would soon be placed. Spokes encourages you to write letters of support for this once this happens and we'll post updates here.

River Dour cycle route consultation

Proposed River Dour Cycle Route in Dover Kent County Council and Kent Highway Services are currently consulting on a proposed cycle route that roughly follows the river Dour in Dover. Plans for phase 1 of this route are now available online to view. We encourage you to write in support of these plans. Click here for more details on the River Dour Cycle Route.

A2 Kingston bridleway bridge under construction

Bridleway bridge over the A2 near Kingston

A bridleway bridge is currently under construction over the A2 near the village of Kingston. Once open in March this'll provide a safe crossing point for cyclists, pedestrians, and equestrians.

Canterbury to Chartham riverside cycle / pedestrian route

Proposed riverside cycle route between Canterbury and CharthamProposed riverside cycle route between Canterbury and Chartham Spokes would like to say a big thank-you to everybody that wrote letters of support for the Canterbury to Chartham riverside cycle / pedestrian route. Well over 150 letters were received by Canterbury City Council with the vast majority in support. We're happy to report that the planning application was successful and that construction work has already begun.

Poor cycle parking in Canterbury's Whitefriars

Poor cycle parking in Whitefriars Spokes are not impressed by the new cycle parking found in Canterbury's Whitefriars shopping centre. The faults with this are simply too numerous to mention.