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The Great Kent Cycle 2009

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Charles Barsley — No Comments ↓

Almost a year ago I completed the Great Kent Cycle. I was reading my ride review to remind myself how things went last year. Why you may ask? Because on the spur of the moment I did it again today! …

Tagged with: ashford, Cycling, kent, rain, weather, wet roads
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To Canterbury.

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Charles Barsley — No Comments ↓

Following my ride to Dover last week, I rode to Canterbury this weekend. As with last time I got up at 4:30am had a bowl of porridge and a banana first. While I was having breakfast I was watching the…

Tagged with: ashford, BBC, bike, Canterbury, Cathedral, Cycling, kent, Olympics, pedalling, race
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The Great Kent Cycle

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Charles Barsley — No Comments ↓

The Great Kent Cycle is a circular route from Ashford which covers 59 miles (though we were told 53). It is run by bike-events for the Canterbury Oast Trust. I went with 3 other riders who are all doing the…

Tagged with: ashford, bike, Canterbury Oast Trust, cycle, Cycling, Great Kent Cycle, pedal, powerbars
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Paddock Wood to Ashford

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Charles Barsley — No Comments ↓

Was really looking forward to this trip, and wasn’t disappointed! The weather was great, a slight breeze on a warm but not overly sunny day. Seemed perfect weather for cycling. I met up with a work collegue at Paddock wood…

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