Sunday 17th November 2019 9:00am

Starting from - cowstead corner / The Woolpack Iwade, ME12 3RL

  • 24 miles
  • Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 4 hr
  • Steady
  • Swale
  • Children aged 8-15*, Children aged 11-15*, Adults 16+ only, Children aged 5-15*

Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

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ME12 3RL

Hello and welcome to your next adventure

I will be meeting you at 0850 hours ready for a 0900 hour start at Cowstead Corner on the cycle path on the Sheppey Way A249 facing the bridge.

I can also meet other rides at The Woolpack in Iwade, please let me know if we are meeting you at Iwade.

We will be heading to The Kings Ferry Bridge, once over the bridge we will continue to the lovely village of Iwade. Once in Iwade we continue towards Kemsley along Grovehurst Road then passing over the two roundabouts and on to Swale Way, once on Swale Way we will continue to head into Murston and make our way to Tonge Road. We ride through the small village of Tonge and pass the mill along Church Road joining Hempstead Lane. Once at the top of Hempstead Lane we briefly go onto the A2 and turning left into Panteny Lane......... This is our first hill.............. come on you can do this. Once we have completed this hill we loop round to Church Street and have a steady climb to Rodmersham. Then onto Stockers Hill (downwards) and on to Grome Road. Cross the road on to Tunstall Road. We continue to cycle through Tunstall towards Oad Street then one to Borden. We pop out on Chestnut Street next to The Tudor Rose and head towards Keycol round about. Depending on the traffic, this is a busy roundabout so riders may be asked to dismount to cross the roundabout - Claire will make that decision on the day. Rider to continue along Bobbing HIll and left into Cold Harbour Lane. We are now on our way home and heading back to Iwade and The Kings Ferry Bridge. Then we stop for a well deserved cuppa at Mews Brews Cafe Iwade.

All riders to wear a helmet - no helmet no ride - Claires policy - Safety First

Please note -
Eye protection and gloves are recommended

Always complete a safety check on your own bike, please check your tyre pressure before attending. Breeze Champions and Guided Ride Leaders are not trained mechanics if you have a problem with your bike please consider who can contact to assist or collect you if need. Claire will help you if she can

Also consider -
Suitable clothing and footwear (no open toes)
Water - its a long ride so you will need to drink
Spare inner tube & pump
Money if you are stopping for a bite to eat or a cuppa
Please consider bike lights and bright reflective clothing, we have experienced fog on some early morning rides
Contact number of someone you can call on to assist with bike breakdown
And a big smile

*** Please note this ride is for more experience riders. We will be aiming for a speed of 10 MPH. You will not be left behind but this is a challenging ride and it has HILLS. If you would like a more details on this route please email Claire direct on [email protected] ***

It is your responsibility to be fit and able to complete this ride at a steady pace.

Who else is on this ride?

Ride leaders

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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader
  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion

Claire White

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