Events Page

All Spokes rides are suitable for families unless otherwise noted.

Thursday 1 January 2009	Welcome in the new year (and perhaps a new year's resolution?) with a cycle ride around Canterbury DETAILS: Andy McNally (01227 713285) MEET: 11:00 at Canterbury West station
Sunday 4 January 2009	A short ride onto the Romney Marsh via Hythe. The route will include part of canalside National Cycle Route 2. Pub lunch. DETAILS: Gregory Williams (01227 761736) MEET: 10:30 at Sandling station
Sunday 1 February 2009	A ride to the tearoom at the Lord Whiskey Animal Sanctuary near Stelling Minnis. DETAILS: Steve Fawke (01227 830336) MEET: 10:30 at Canterbury West station
Sunday 1 March 2009	A ride from Whitstable to Faversham, Canterbury, and then back to Whitstable. DETAILS: Ian Rogers (01227 733792) MEET: 10:30 at Whitstable station (South side)
Sunday 5 April 2009	Short and flat canalside cycle ride to Ardres in France. DETAILS: John Hunt (01227 769035) MEET: 08:00 at Dover Eastern Dock booking office
Sunday 3 May 2009	A cycle ride along the Crab & Winkle Way between Canterbury and Whitstable to celebrate the anniversary of the historic railway that used to run along the route. DETAILS: Robin Townsend (01227 831546) MEET: 10:30 at Canterbury West station
Sunday 7 June 2009	A gentle cycle ride exploring the Romney Marsh starting from Hamstreet. DETAILS: Ian Rogers (01227 733792) MEET: 10:30 at Hamstreet railway station
Saturday 13 June - Sunday 21 June 2009	National Bike Week
Sunday 5 July 2009	A longer ride (approx 50 miles) taking in the Crab & Winkle Way, Oyster Bay Trail, and Viking Coastal Trail out to Sandwich, returning between the orchards to Canterbury. Suitable for regular cyclists. DETAILS: Steve Fawke (01227 830336) MEET: 10:30 at Canterbury West station
August 2009	A full day's cycling from London to Canterbury. Suitable for regular cyclists. Further details to be announced. DETAILS: Ian Rogers (01227 733792) MEET: TBA at Canterbury West station
10^th - 17^th October 2009	Cycle from Amman to Aqaba in Jordan in aid of the Kent Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre. Click here for further details.
Rides co-ordinator: Gregory Williams - 01227 761736, gregoryw@geode.demon.co.uk

Fowlmead Country Park

Cycle training, mountain biking, and racing events are among those held regularly at Fowlmead Country Park. See their events page for more details. The racing circuit is open to the public when professional meets are not in progress.

Spokes stall

Spokes receives many requests for stalls at events. We are always very grateful for volunteers to help us meet these requests and use these important opportunities to promote and publicise our work, as well as get useful feedback from current and potential cyclists.

Please contact us if you think you can help out, or to suggest any events for us to attend.

Cycle training by Spokes member Howard Rolfe

For cycle training call Howard on 01227 265784 / 07704 492242.

Accredited & insured CTC instructor covering East Kent
National Standards levels 1, 2, & 3 for all ages and abilities
Also refreshers, confidence building & road safety awareness
Groups / one-to-one / courses
Courtesy cycle available

CTC

Sittingbourne Cycle Section, West Kent District Association. We have a full programme of rides throughout the year, catering for all cyclists, rides go from 20 miles up to 100 miles and everything in between.
Contact Barry Jordan 01795 429061

East Kent CTC would like to encourage new members to join their Sunday Runs. Rides leave at 10.00am to reach a different destination each week. The groupis made up from people from Thanet, Deal, Dover, Canterbury and Herne Bay. We normally ride approximately 30 miles at 12-14mph between the start and pub destination with only short regrouping stops. Details from East Kent CTC runs secretary Colin Weaver on 01227 740478 and website.

Spokes Invicta logo 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.

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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.

Diary of rides and events