Loop Around the Lanes - Strong Plus

Sunday 18th November at 9.00am 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.

Starting Point & Postcode
Tudor Park Hotel Ashford Road ME14 4NQ
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 5 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.
Road 

Sky Ride Local in Kent

Challenging rides on the road for adults only

If you’ve been riding a road bike for a while, and perhaps been thinking about joining a cycling club, these rides – brand new for 2012 – are for you. The prospect of a speedy pace over twenty to fifty miles, and the strong likelihood of some hills thrown in along the way, means our Ride Strong Plus rides are not for the faint-hearted.

Come and join us on a fabulous rural route that leaves the town behind and takes us through some of the most stunning countryside the south of England has to offer, including the ridiculously pretty Leeds Castle. This is not the toughest route in the world and there are no major climbs but very little is flat and if we push on, the undulations will make for a challenging ride.

If you've already tried one of our Ride Strong Plus rides and you're ready for the next challenge, why not try a British Cycling Sportive?

Additional Information

As these are adult only rides, designed for cyclists progressing from the standard Ride Strong level, the pace of the ride could increase to 15mph at the discretion of the Ride Leader.

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.

Car Parking
Yes, at On road where possible and then make your way to the start
Nearest Train Station
Bearsted Train Station  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Steve Jones Steve Jones My name is Steve and since taking up cycling to get fit, I've really been bitten by the bug. I now regularly commute the 46 miles to London and back and ride most weekends. I've joined a cycling club and I'm looking forward to my first summer of Sportive road rides. I decided to become a SkyRide leader to help others discover the joys of cycling. If you come along on a SkyRide you may even make some cycling buddies as I have, with whom I now ride on a regular basis.
  • Rob Kennison Rob Kennison I've had a life long love affair with my bike. It's always there for me. It's enabled me to see the world from a better perspective, and made me a better person. I want to share my love of the bike with you and help you to discover the joys of cycling.

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