Nice Ride in Kent

[Allda Pies]

I paid a visit to the in-laws in Kent this past weekend and after spending a bit of time checking out some routes I set off from Kingswood with a laminated card with directions that would hopefully see me complete a 50 mile ride in the 'garden of England'. I cycled through Chart Sutton then climbed Smiths Hill to Yalding. After collecting my route card from the gutter a couple of times (it was tucked into my glove) I continued to Horsmonden and Goudhurst (very pretty) Quite a large group/club passed in the opposite direction. A good decision, possibly based on local knowledge of wind conditions. I ploughed on into the breeze to Swattenden and Rolvenden before heading towards Tenterdon, Biddenden and Headcorn. I had ridden the last bit on a borrowed mountain bike during a previous visit so I stopped worrying about losing the card. I then climbed East Sutton Rd back to Kingswood to complete the circuit. A very picturesque ride with some nice little climbs to keep the heart rate up. A nice change from riding in 'the valleys'. I will definitely bring the bike on all future visits although I did miss the mother-in -law while I was out n about

 

[ianrauk]

Nice one mate, Kent has some great cycling routes.
Let us know when you are planning to come down this way again as our cycling groups do regular forays into the Garden Of England. So would be more then welcome you into the fold .

Check out my sigs for planned rides.
If none planned let me know an am sure I could organise something for you where we could get a bunch of peeps together.
Ian.

 

[Allda Pies]

Cheers mate,

I'm not exatly sure when I'll be up at the in-laws next but I will definitely take up the offer of a ride. It's always better with company and it'll save me having to worry about getting lost. I return the offer if your'e ever in S.Wales. Lot's of good riding around here albeit that most of it involves climbing.

 

[ianrauk]

A pleasure mate...
Have family in S Wales, Taffs Well, looks nice cycling around there... have to drag my lazy arse up their for a ride....