Spokes rides​ and events

Spokes AGM and monthly rides
We had booked a room and speaker for our AGM in April. However, in view of the current government health advice regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus and public meetings, we have decided to postpone the AGM until further notice.
We  expect that most public events will be cancelled for the near future, so we will cancel rides following the advice regarding group activities. Currently, there is nothing to prevent individuals going on rides with others, provided that they keep the recommended distance from other persons. 
I will shortly circulate a chairman’s annual statement summarising our activity in the past year. The current committee will continue in a caretaking role in these exceptional circumstances.
Paul Rees, Chair, Spokes
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Folkestone to Botolphs Bridge
Sunday 1 March
This ride has been cancelled due to the current weather conditions and the effect of recent storms and high winds on sections of the route.
We hope to do this ride later in the year.
Please check Spokes Facebook site for a fuller update, or contact Paul Rees, ride leader on paulrrees@gmail.com or 07858 517080.
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Spokes rides
Some of our most recent rides...
Whitstable to Herne Bay, Canterbury to Chartham, A Faversham meander, Exploring the Wantsum,  Seabrook to Botolph's Bridge Inn, Canterbury to Fordwich, Teynham to Queenborough, and Teynham to Doddington.

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/.

Spokes monthly rides

​There is a Spokes ride on the first Sunday of every month usually starting 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 ​