POSTPONED - Why cycle to Wye?
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Join us for a flexible spring ride across the Weald of Kent to Wye where you can enjoy a 50km linear route and catch the train back from Wye or, if feeling energetic, complete the whole 93km circular route.
We'll head east this time, skirting the village of Staplehurst and then cross country along quiet country lanes until we pass Headcorn aerodrome. We may see sky divers overhead and spot some WW2 aircraft taking off, on display or in the hangers.
From here we continue through beautiful countryside to the village of Bethesden before skirting Ashford and hopping over the High Speed Railway Line, that now seems well hidden and embedded into the landscape. It's then over the M20 and into the stunning nature of the Wye Downs Area.
We'll stop for a pub lunch in the village of Wye itself, at the New Flying Horse. https://www.newflyinghorsewye.co.uk/
After lunch we will bid farewell to those on the linear route at the station before starting to head west and along the bottom of the North Downs. Quaint little hamlets, grand farmhouses and isolated chapels. When we reach Lenham, we turn again and head back towards Headcorn and continue back to Marden.
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What to bring
Bike: a road bike
Helmet: OutdoorLads requires you to wear one
Clothing: lightweight and layered, colourful and/or reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users
Footwear: suitable for your bike and pedals
Gloves: cycle gloves help avoid blisters, and are good in the cold
Punctures: spare inner tube, bike tyre pump and tyre levers
Tools: any special tools that your bike needs
Small snacks: such as chocolate or energy bars
Plenty of water: in bottle/s on your bike or in a daysack/bladder
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Eye protection: avoid getting grit or insects in your eyes, sunglasses are OK if they are not made of glass and not too shaded
Sun cream: take care, even on overcast days
Bike lights: be seen and safe
Storage: small day-sack or a bag on your bike
Mobile Phone: keep it in a waterproof bag for use in emergencies
Food & drink
Bring plenty of water and some snacks to keep your energy levels up during the ride.
There is a village store near the station if anyone needs to buy drinks or snacks.
We will be stopping for a pub lunch.