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Cycling in Kent

Kent is a great place to cycle, and now there are even more opportunities to get out and about on your bike in the area.

Find out more about rides coming up in Kent here, and see the tabs below for other cycling opportunities.

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Coming Soon

  1. Milton Creek Easy Rider

    Saturday 19th July 2.00pm

  2. Fusions Figure Of 8

    Sunday 20th July 10.00am

  3. Cyclopark Circuit

    Saturday 26th July 2.00pm

  1. Up the Creek

    Sunday 27th July 2.00pm

  2. A spin around Knole Park

    Sunday 3rd August 10.00am

  3. Cyclopark to Shorne Country Park

    Sunday 3rd August 10.00am

  1. Princes Park to Podium

    Sunday 10th August 10.00am

  2. A spin around Knole Park

    Sunday 17th August 10.00am

  3. Up the Creek

    Sunday 17th August 2.00pm

  1. Viking Coastal Trail

    Sunday 24th August 10.00am

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Try a local ride in Kent

Why not try a Sky Ride Local ride – guided by a British Cycling trained Ride Leader?

Milton Creek Easy Rider

Saturday 19th July 2014 at 2.00pm (Kent) Book Now
Easygoing Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding?  Easygoing rides are great for all abilities and ages, taking place along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes.
Anyone
30 mins

Fusions Figure Of 8

Sunday 20th July 2014 at 10.00am (Kent) Book Now
Steady If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way.
8+ (children 8-15 with adult)
135 mins

Clubs

Cycling clubs

British Cycling can help you to find a club that’s right for you. Use the club finder link to find a club near you. There are some great cycling clubs in Kent who'll be happy for you to come along and ride with them, including:

Polhill Racing Club

Medway Velo

Kent Velo Girls

Bedgebury Forest Cycle Club

Wigmore Cycling Club

Facilities

Cycling facilities

There are five off-road facilities in Kent which are perfect for traffic-free cycling.

Bewl Water

Bedgebury

Fowlmead

Penshurst Off Road Cycle Centre

Cyclopark
Cyclopark is Kent’s newest cycling facility, open just south of Gravesend since 2012. The park features 6km of mountain bike trails, a 340m BMX racetrack and a 2.9km track circuit.

Support

Cycling support

Kent County Council has a range of initiatives to support you in your bike riding. The following sessions take place at Cyclopark in Gravesham.


Dr Bike sessions are a great way to get your bike checked over and any problems fixed so you can get and riding again. Sessions are taking place on Tuesday 5 June from 5.30-9.30pm and Friday 8 June from 9.00am-3.00pm. The cost will be £3.00 per session and subject to availability.

Cycling confidence sessions are provided by National Standards Cycling Instructors who aim to build the confidence of those new to cycling or returning to the activity. There are sessions taking place in Kent on Friday 8 June between 6.00-8.00pm. Take your own bike along. There's a charge of £3.00 per person, and booking is required. Just email cyclekent@kent.gov.uk to find out more or reserve a place.

For further information on anything at Cycloaprk, call 01474 338805 or email info@cyclopark.com.

Where to ride

Where to cycle

Wherever you are in Kent, from the heart of the Weald to its varied coastline, deep in a country park or meandering through one of its picturesque market towns, you'll find a bike ride you will enjoy.

Browse a wide range of routes on the Explore Kent Website.

Ride your way, ride together, ride social.

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