Diary of rides and events
All Spokes rides are suitable for families unless otherwise noted.
| Date | Meet | Description | Further details |
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Sunday 5 February 2012   | 10:30 at Canterbury East station (Plan a cycle journey to here) |
Up on the North Downs to Rhodes Minnis. Downhill all the way back. | Ian Rogers (01227 749598) |
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Sunday 4 March 2012 | 10:30 at Ashford domestic station (Plan a cycle journey to here) |
South and circular; not too hilly. | Ian Rogers (01227 749598) |
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Sunday 1 April 2012 | 10:30 at Chilham station (Plan a cycle journey to here) |
Great Stour and North Downs. This is the hilly one – Crundale, Challock, Kings Wood and Wye. | Tony Purchese (07905 439033) |
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Saturday 21 April 2012 | 07:30 at Dover Eastern Docks booking office (Plan a cycle journey to here) |
France. All day. Early start from Dover (approximately 7:30 am) but see precise times and more details on website in March. | Steve Fawke (01227 830336) |
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Sunday 6 May 2012 | 10:30 at Ashford domestic station (Plan a cycle journey to here) |
Over the new M20 cycle/foot bridge to Westwell, Charing, Pluckley and Bethersden. Pub lunch en route | Chris Beswick (07980 391731) |
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Monday 7 May 2012 | Crab & Winkle anniversary ride | ||
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Tuesday 5 June 2012 | Bike Week and Queen's Jubilee. PM or evening ride. TBA. | ||
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Friday 8 June 2012 to Sunday 10 June 2012  | Fowlmead Country Park, Deal | 2012 World Human Powered Vehicle Championship | |
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Sunday 10 June 2012 | 10:00 at Canterbury East station (Plan a cycle journey to here) 10:45 at Adisham station (Plan a cycle journey to here) |
Canterbury to Fowlmead. Ride includes long lunch stop at the Human Powered Vehicle World Championships (no entrance charge). Bring picnic, or snack at café. Return to stations or linger all day if you like. | John Hunt (01227 769035) |
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Sunday 1 July 2012 | 10:00 at Rye station (Plan a cycle journey to here) |
Rye and Romney Marsh. Inland and then down to Camber. Nice and flat! Lovely tea room back in Rye. | Liz & Dave Wallis (01634 838638) |
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Sunday 5 August 2012 | 10:30 at Romney Hythe and Dymchurch railway station at Hythe (Plan a cycle journey to here) |
Romney Marsh (part 2) – eastern half. More flat and quiet country lanes. Lunch and swim (optional) at Dymchurch. | |
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Sunday 2 September 2012 | 10:30 at Canterbury West station (Plan a cycle journey to here) |
Dragons’ Teeth to Fougasse. An undulating ride to the lunch stop at Deal, pausing on the way to look at things. A flatter way home via Sandwich. This is a longer ride. | Martin Lloyd (01227 454952) |
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Saturday 15 September 2012 | 08:00 at Dover Eastern Docks booking office (Plan a cycle journey to here) |
France. All day. Early start from Dover (approximately 8am) but see precise times and more details on website in August. | Steve Fawke (01227 830336) |
Rides co-ordinator: Ian Rogers - 01227 749598, rides@spokeseastkent.org.uk | |||
Spokes 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.
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 users and ourselves. In particular we ask that you pay attention to the ride leader at the start of each ride who will go through some safety instructions. 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.
