Spokes rides​

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/

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Spokes rides
Some of our most recent rides...

• June, Teynham to Queenborough and Canterbury to Chartham (National Bike week ride)
• April, Teynham to Doddington
• March, Herne Bay to Margate
• February, Canterbury to Bridge
• December 2018, Teynham to Doddington
• November, Canterbury to Hastingleigh
• October, Teynham to Upchurch
• September, Canterbury to Fordwich
• ​August, An Ashford meander
• July, Canterbury West station to Chartham
• June: Faversham to Bowl Inn, Charing
• May: Minster to Deal circular ride
• April: A marsh meander

​Spokes monthly rides

​There is a Spokes ride on the first Sunday of every month at 10.30. 

Our rides are a celebration of slow riding and a leisurely exploration of the beautiful Kent countryside. We ride on cycle paths, quiet roads and country lanes - you will often be surprised how few cars you see.  We plan to cater for cyclists of varying experience and ability; we are certainly not all lycra. As we ride at “chatting” speed, it’s an opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. 

We stop for a relaxed lunch at a cafe or pub and our rides always start and finish at a railway station.

So in short, a Spokes ride is an unashamed escape from day to day living and an opportunity to enjoy Kent and enjoy your bike.

The small print...

• 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.​

Could you lead a Spokes ride?
We're always looking for people to lead our monthly rides. A ride can be any distance to any location and suitable for any type of bike - and cyclist! The only requirements for a ride are it follows a circular route starting from a railway station and there's a lunch stop.
If you're interested, please contact our Rides organiser, Andrew Wyvers, to find out more about what's involved ​

Catha's seat
Catha’s Seat is a remote spot on National Cycle Route 18 and the Stour Valley Walk, with two handcrafted solid oak benches and cycle parking. It is named after Catharine 'Catha' Keegan, a dedicated cycling campaigner who helped plan National Cycle Route 18 from Ashford to Canterbury. Catherine's mission was to create safer cycling routes and encourage their use, so Catha's Seat and the annual picnic provide opportunities for everyone to discover or re-discover this route as well as the joys of cycling and walking in the glorious Kentish countryside. 
To find out more about Catha's seat and the annual ride and picnic, please visit  http://cathas-seat.org/.