Spokes rides​ and events
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Canterbury - Chilham
Sunday 1 June 
Meet Canterbury West Station, 10.30
Spokes June ride will be on Sunday 1 June. We will meet at Canterbury West Station at 10.30 and cycle to Chartham and, if the riders wish to on the day, beyond to Chilham for refreshments, before returning the same way.
More details from Paul Rees ([email protected] or 07858 517080). Ride leader is Gregory Williams.
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Railway 200
Railway 200 is a year-long nationwide campaign to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway. As part of Railway 200, Spokes has organised three local rides to explore aspects of North East Kent's railway history.
Sunday 4 May, meet Canterbury West Station, 10.30
A fourteen mile ride from Canterbury to Whitstable and back to explore the Crab & Winkle Way and parts of the railway joining the town and city.
Sunday 6 July A ride to explore Canterbury's railway heritage - details tbc
Sunday 3 August Cycle Ride, Whitstable - Herne Bay - details tbc
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Spokes rides
Some of our most recent rides...
Circular ride from Charing, Wye Downs, Chalk and Channel Cycle route, Whitstable to Reculver, Minster to Sandwich, Hythe to Aldergate Bridge, Canterbury to Chilham, Faversham to Reculver, Feversham to Elmley, Canterbury to Wickhambreux, and around Romney Marsh.
Spokes rides

​There are several Spokes rides throughout the year, usually on the first Sunday of a month and generally starting at 10.30. 

Our rides are a celebration of slow riding and a leisurely exploration of the beautiful Kent countryside and towns. 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 most rides 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 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 supporters 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/.