Up the Creek

Sunday 17th August at 2.00pm 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
45 Mins 6 Miles Anyone 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
Purple Peach Tea Rooms - Market Place / West Street ME13 7AG
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.
1 hours 30 mins  (45 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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This route is ideal for families and those in search of a gentle social ride. Setting out from Faversham's Purple Peach Tea Rooms, we’ll head out of town for the riverside. There'll be time for a drink and a quick stop before heading back on quiet country lanes. Do join us for a great ride which will boost your confidence on quiet roads and allow you to take in plenty of urban interest as we pass through the historic town centre and out on to peaceful roads, listening to the sound of the flowing river.

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 make sure your bike is in good working order and 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. 

Children under the age of 5 do not need to register and must be in a BSI approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.



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Car Parking
Yes, at Faversham town centre
Nearest Train Station
Faversham town centre 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Tea Rooms at start point  

Meet the Ride Leaders

    To be confirmed

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Ian Mayhew Sunday 18th August
    Quite a pleasant afternoon, although it was more off road than I was expecting.
  2. Gavin Vigeon Sunday 18th August
    Good ride, especially with son in tow for first time. Was a little more 'off road' than advertised.