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![]() Cycle the Chalk and Channel bike route
St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Folkestone Saturday 10 August, 10.30am St Margaret's at Cliffe free car park, Reach Road, CT15 6AU Dust off your bike and come and discover the Chalk and Channel cycle route from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Folkestone passing over the iconic white cliffs with amazing views of the channel, cliffs and the French shoreline in the distance. This is part of the National Cycle Route 1 and 2 of which half of this particular route is traffic free. We will be stopping for lunch in Folkestone either at the old port or the Harbour Arm where there is a selection of street food and drinks or you can bring your own packed lunch. Public toilets available. The ride there and back is 26 miles with two big hills, one at the beginning and one at the end but we will take it easy and respect everyone’s pace. There is a possibility to meet at the Dover Marina (outside Bella Vita restaurant) at 11.15am (10 minute bike ride from Dover Priory Train Station) for those who prefer a shorter ride (16 miles there and back). The return time is roughly 3.30pm but will depend on how much time we want to chill out in Folkestone. Can I urge anyone who has not used their bike for a while to make sure their bike is in road worthy condition to avoid mishaps and breakdowns as there is no public transport along half this route. Please bring with you water bottle, helmet, bike lock, snacks, money, and sun cream if needed, high vis vest(if you have one), waterproof jacket, puncture repair kit and pump. Please message me - Isabelle Woodward ([email protected]) - if coming and keep RSVP updated. Hope to see you there. Waiver/Disclaimer: The event is provided free of charge by a volunteer. The host will not be liable for any accidents, losses or injury. Each attendee is responsible for their own equipment, fitness and conduct. When agreeing to attend an event you release and hold harmless the host with regards to any and all injury, disability, death, loss or damage to person or property. Sales From time to time, Spokes members have bikes and other cycling bits and pieces to sell or giveaway. These are listed on the website Sales page. Items for sale/giveaway at the moment are:
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