Events in 2005Write ups on past events. |
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Sunday, 20/03/05 |
Ditton (joint ride with South East London Group)
After tea we remounted and rode up a rather steep hill out of the city, took the cycle path back over the Medway River. The route then took us onto small country lanes which went generally in an upward direction, at least until we reached the top of the North Downs. But you know what they say “every up hill leads to a down hill” so very soon we swept down a curvy Holly Hill reaching maximum speed of 44mph. Those in the rear of the bunch had the added entertainment value of watching Clem & Caroline “Burn Rubber” as Clem did a hand brake turn at speed, it sounded like he had a piglet squealing but he assures us it was the rear brakes and not himself!, no harm done though, we all rolled into the Duke of Wellington Pub at Ryarsh, where we were met by Ernie & Betty for a well deserved lunch. After lunch we were all pleasantly surprised to see that the sun had at last decided to join us. We only had another 10 miles left, with of course a few more hills. Tea and cakes awaited us back at Liz & Mark’s home after a total of 33 hilly miles. report by Mark Noble |
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Sunday, 24/04/05 |
Challock (family walk)
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Sunday, 15/05/05 |
Ide Hill
We headed off in a northerly direction, crossing the A25 in Brasted, and then took an easterly route along the Pilgrims' Way and then passing through Shoreham to Lullingstone where we stopped at the Visitors' Centre for coffee. Following coffee, we circled around to the east and south and after several more climbs and descents arrived at the Bucks Head pub in Godden Green for lunch. The return trip took us to the south and west of Sevenoaks and then northwards via the steepest hills of the day to Sevenoaks Weald and Goathurst Common and back to the start at Ide Hill. Once back at the start in Ide Hill we set about some trial runs on the 'Tandem Games' planned for the forthcoming National Tandem Rally to be held in Sandwich, Kent and organized by most of the personnel taking part in this ride. The 'games' testing worked out well and highlighted some points which needed adjustment for the rally but proved to be an entertaining way to finish a club ride particularly as the games were also followed by tea and cakes supplied by our leaders. We finished the day with the final Committee Meeting prior to the rally. report by Neville Frost |
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Saturday, 28/05/05 |
Sandwich
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Sunday, 26/06/05 |
Family Picnic
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Sunday, 25/09/05 |
Headcorn
Unfortunately the morning's weather quickly deteriorated and we arrived at Great Chart Golf Club extremely wet: the hand driers in the toilets were utilised for drying purposes and even some golfing towels were purchased to remove the worst of the wet: coffee warmed us up and by the time we left, the rain had stopped and for our next leg we were able to better enjoy the little lanes and views before arriving at the Red Lion in Biddenden. The sun even came out for us for our afternoon's riding and after a stop at High Grove garden centre for tea we finally returned to Headcorn after cycling 43 miles. report by Tricia Anderson For more pictures from this ride go to the South East London website. |
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Sunday, 23/10/05 |
Sandling, Maidstone, Kent
After the bacon sandwiches were consumed, we headed for the leafy narrow lanes and hills that Peter and Sally had found for us to climb. As we headed for Doddington we had a puncture on a steep hill. Having fixed this, it was then on to Newnham for a wonderful lunch. We travelled back much of the outward route. But it looked different with the Sun going down ahead of us. What a lovely autumn day, the peace disturbed by the clatter of Neville's rear mudguard falling off. This soon got tied on to the bag and we headed for the cars. 33 miles completed just before a brief shower of rain. report by Pauline Hayward |
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Sunday, 20/11/05 |
Oxted, Surrey
They finally persuaded us all out into the cold again to travel yet more lanes to arrive at the Red Barn pub in Lingfield for lunch. The 3 children had a good play in both the indoor and outdoor play areas & then we were off again to make our way back to their cottage for tea and yet more cakes, only losing 1 tandem couple who felt they should get back home & forfeit the cakes. To finish the ride off Rob valiantly led us back to Oxted to complete 32 miles and an excellent day out. report by Tricia Anderson For more pictures from this ride go to the South East London website. |
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PLEASE NOTE, PARTICIPATION IN RIDES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK
If you intend to take part in a ride, please let the ride leaders know in advance
as they appreciate having an idea of the numbers expected.
Tandem Club of Kent for Tandem Rides and Tandem Riding in Kent, South East England