Faversham Village Rides- Macknade to Canterbury Circular

This is a HSBC UK Breeze Ride, led by women for women. Ride leaders are called Breeze Champions and are trained as level 1 or level 2 ride leaders by British Cycling. They are all volunteers and hold current first aid certificates.

This friendly sociable ride will see us winding our way through the villages and hamlets of Brenley, South Street, Old Wives Lees and Shalmsford Street to pick up the off road cycle route 18 at Chartham. We then the follow the beautiful River Stour through to the Westgate Parks. We will then continue our ride up to the University of Kent for our refreshment stop at the Gulbenkian Cafe Bar. Then, we make our way back to Faversham via Denstroude and Boughton.

Please note- This area is not flat!! But don't let those pesky hills stop you from coming out and enjoying our beautiful countryside - we cycle as far as we can and then we walk!!
Also, ride duration times are very approximate - it takes as long as it takes - we do not rush or race!!


Please remember your.....
- helmet
- spare inner tube, pump and tools needed if you don't have quick release wheels
- water bottle(s)
- any medications
- suitable clothing
- money for refreshments/train fare!
- a contact number for a lift/assistance in case of mechanical breakdown!! (ride leaders are not trained mechanics!)

Please check your bike over before you leave for the ride eg. brakes, tyres, chain, gears etc.!!

Any questions or for further information please contact Fiona on 07414254116.

A friendly, social ride!

Mostly quiet country lanes with a section of traffic free cycle route that is suitable for road bikes