Diary of rides and events

Spoke
Sunday
5 October
2008
Spokes Invicta logo		 Apples and Pears. A ride amongst the orchards including a visit to Chartham.

DETAILS: Ian Rogers (01227 733792)

MEET: 10:30 at Faversham station
Sunday
12 October
2008
 British Heart Foundation Viking Coastal Trail charity ride

DETAILS: BHF website

MEET: Ramsgate
Sunday
2 November
2008
Spokes Invicta logo		 A circular ride out from Ashford station to discover some of the surrounding villages with a pub stop for lunch.

DETAILS: Chris Beswick (07980 391731)

MEET: 10:30 at Ashford domestic station
Sunday
7 December
2008
Spokes Invicta logo		 Spokes Christmas meal ride.

DETAILS: Beatrice Shire (01227 766782)

MEET: 10:30 at Canterbury West station
Sunday
4 January
2009
Spokes Invicta logo		 A short ride onto the Romney Marsh via Hythe. The route will include part of canalside National Cycle Route 2. Pub lunch.

DETAILS: Gregory Williams (01227 761736)

MEET: 10:30 at Sandling station

Rides co-ordinator: Gregory Williams - 01227 761736, gregoryw@geode.demon.co.uk

Fowlmead Country Park

Cycle training, mountain biking, and racing events are among those held regularly at Fowlmead Country Park. See their events page for more details. The racing circuit is open to the public when professional meets are not in progress.
 
Spokes stall

Spokes receives many requests for stalls at events. We are always very grateful for volunteers to help us meet these requests and use these important opportunities to promote and publicise our work, as well as get useful feedback from current and potential cyclists. We'll have a stall at the following events:

  • 26th September (11:30 to 16:30): University of Kent Welcome Fayre, Eliot college, Canterbury Campus.
  • 4th / 5th October: National Trust Big Green Day Out. Chartwell, Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS.

Please contact us if you think you can help out, or to suggest any events for us to attend.

Cycling in the Lot (24th - 29th October 2008)

Enjoy a fabulous cycling holiday with me, Susie Potter, in the Lot region of south-west France. We’ll ride 20-50 miles a day through breathtaking scenery, then relax in superb accommodation with good food and excellent Cahors wine, all for only £278 per person sharing a room. Flight only £84 from Gatwick. Non-cycling partners are especially welcome.

Click here for more details.

CTC

Sittingbourne Cycle Section, West Kent District Association. We have a full programme of rides throughout the year, catering for all cyclists, rides go from 20 miles up to 100 miles and everything in between.
Contact Barry Jordan  Telephone icon 01795 429061

East Kent CTC would like to encourage new members to join their Sunday Runs. Rides leave at 10.00am to reach a different destination each week. The groupis made up from people from Thanet, Deal, Dover, Canterbury and Herne Bay. We normally ride approximately 30 miles at 12-14mph between the start and pub destination with only short regrouping stops. Details from East Kent CTC runs secretary Colin Weaver on 01227 740478 and website.

Spokes Invicta logoSpokes holds regular rides usually on the first Sunday of each month. Everyone is welcome, including non-members. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

  • We aim to integrate bikes and trains by starting and finishing our rides at or near railway stations.

  • We have taken every care to ensure that ride details given here are correct at time of publishing but you may wish to check with the leader by phoning before travelling.

  • You are advised to wear protective equipment, such as a cycle helmet, and wear warm clothing in cold weather. On longer rides, there will usually be refreshment stops but please bring a drink and some food with you. You should ensure your bike is in a safe, roadworthy condition before setting out.

  • We regret that SPOKES and its members cannot accept liability for any accident or loss—please note that you attend a cycle ride at your own risk.

  • Kent section Veteran Cycle Club rides, contact Dave on 01892 722584. For East Kent Cycling Club rides contact Jack Cole on 01843 592577 (evenings).

  • White Cliffs and Romney Marsh Countryside Projects regularly organise cycle rides throughout South Kent. Call 01304 241806 or 01303 274806 for details and ask for a comprehensive guided walks leaflet.

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B SEEN B SAFE

As part of Spokes campaign for safe cycling we must all play our part and look out for the safety of other road usersand ourselves. In particular we ask that you pay attention to the ride leader at the start of each ride who will go through some safetyinstructions. This is particularly important if you are not used to riding in large groups. Some of the main points to consider are:

  • Be sure that you are aware of who the leader and backstop are, ensure that you stay between these people. Please note: A first aid kit and a puncture outfit may be available from the back stop.
  • Observe directions from Marshals they are there for your safety. Where junctions are not marshalled please stop and take care on riding off.
  • When stopping on a hill or unexpectedly please SHOUT and signal to avoid collisions from behind
  • Do not ride more than two abreast.
  • Always leave a car sized gap every 4 to 5 people if possible.
  • Wear Hi Visibility clothing...PLEASE NOTE SPOKES 'HI VIZ' WAISTCOATS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BARGAIN BUCKET PRICE OF £10.
  • Ultimately you are responsible for your own safety. If you get into difficulty signal to the back stop.
  • And finally, we are not a 'heads down bums up' cycling club so please enjoy the ride it is not a race.

Downland Cycles Junior Cycle Club - Every second Saturday

Photo of cyclists at Downland Cycles' Junior Cycle Club
  • Learn to cycle in a safe environment.
  • Have you got a bike and want to learn how to ride it?
  • Do you want to ride with others of your own age?
  • Think you could ride your bike better?
  • Want to have a go at racing on your bike?
  • Want to learn how to fix your bike?
Click here for more information.
Last change: 22 September 2008