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- Jan 14, 2025
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Updated: Apr 29, 2025
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A2 24/06/26
Present: Graham Parkinson, Danny Gazzi, Junior, Peter Martinelli and David Barley
The ride was going to be an awayday to Hastings but unseasonably hot weather required a rethink. The revised intention was to do a 26 mile ride finishing at the Five Bells, Chelsfield via Shoreham, Otford, Sevenoaks, Brasted and Halstead. However the heat exceeded the capabilities of my tech which went haywire. Danny was able to step up with his more reliable Garmin becoming the de facto ride leader.
It was agreed that given the extreme weather the ride should be shortened with Danny taking us through Knole Park (stopping outside Knoll House for photos), Dunton Green and Shoreham to the Five Bells at Chelsfield.
Though the…
Prems ride - 24 June
This time last week the weather f/c for today was "promising" so I pencilled in a Rye ride but, as the weather f/c progressed from good to hot to a red weather warning, we abandoned Plan A and, unlike England last night, adopted a successful Plan B: an early departure (so ruling out the club start at LVC) from Polhill for a 43 mile undulating route via Star Hill, Chipstead, Goathurst Common, St Julian's, Carter's Hill, Shipbourne, Dunk's Green, Crouch, Offham, Ryarsh, Trottiscliffe, Wrotham, Shoreham and Shacklands to the Three Horseshoes, Knockholt. We managed the effort carefully given the heat and added a hydration break - reflecting the current trend but, in our case, somewhat…
Four bonkers B1s biked under the blazing bronze sun by the shortest possible route to The George.
The sectioned cyclists were Tim, Dave, Trish and Trevor. Never fear those too timid or sensible to set out, the original route will be redone for your delectation and enjoyment on the 29 July, when hopefully the sweat stains on the seats will have dried. Now there's something to look forward to.
A1 ride Wednesday 17th June. 6 riders set off and descended Brasted Hill. Bob left as we started the climb over Ide Hill after which we rode past Bough Beech reservoir. At Leigh we turned South and climbed up to the Bidborough ridge. We went down Vauxhall Lane then rode along the cycle track that runs parallel to the Pembury bypass. A long descent through woods was followed by quiet but lumpy lanes. Approaching Capel we came across a ‘road closed’ sign which prompted us to turn onto a track that is actually a shortcut. The Dovecote Inn provided reasonably priced food served by helpful and friendly staff. Those riding were Bob Craig, Martin Gill, Don Haslam, Stephen Ha…
B1AWAYDAY RIDEFROM ETCHINGHAM TO HOME YESTERDAY
WHAT A FANTASTIC RIDE ENJOYED BY CHRIS, LINDA, ROSEMARY,JOHN AND PAUL MAKING HIS FRIST AWAYDAY PAUL WAS MOST IMPRESSED WITH THE CONCEPT.
STAFF AT THE CAFE IN TICEHURST WERE MOST WELCOMING AND SERVED US QUICKLY. LUNCH BY THE POND AT GOUDHURST PLEASANT AND SOCIABLE. THE RIDE FROM THERE THROUGH THE LANES WAS EXCEPTIONAL IN THE SUNSHINE . WE STOPPED AT THE CHEQUERS IN LADDINDFORD WHERE WE HAD MORE TEA AND COFFEE. A RIDE TO BE REPEATED NEXT YEAR.WHERE WERE YOU TRICIA- A GREAT MISS.
LEADER MIKE