Princes Park to Podium

Sunday 10th August at 10.00am This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
120 Mins 17 Miles 8+ (children 8-15 with adult) Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
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.
Starting Point & Postcode
Outside Pavilion by car park at Princes Park Grassbanks DA1 1RT
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
2 hours 45 mins  (2 hours 0 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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You can book up to a total of 5 places on this ride and you'll be asked for each person's details during the registration process.

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Sky Ride Local in Kent

Join us on this ride which uses sections from the 2012 Paralympic road race circuit.  This ride quickly leaves busy Dartford and within 4 miles you find yourself in beautiful Kent countryside, surrounded by hop vines and fields with Dartford seeming a world away. The route also stops at the Speedgate Cafe, an institution for any Kent cyclist.

If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our 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. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at Princes Park,Grassbanks, free of Charge.
Nearest Train Station
Dartford Train Station, 1.5 Miles. 
Changing Facilities Available?
Yes, at Pavillion opposite 3G football pitch.  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Pavillion opposite 3G football pitch.  

Meet the Ride Leaders

    To be confirmed

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Matt Bolton Saturday 19th July
  2. joshua george Friday 18th July
    Brilliant country roads and fantastic team leaders.
  3. Micky Neary Wednesday 16th July
    A great route.. with the most difficult climb I have done since I started cycling 6 months ago, but the feeling at the top was fantastic and the guys who guided us around the route were brilliant too..
  4. Casey Jones Tuesday 15th July