You are most welcome to join us on any of our rides which take place on the following days: Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
All rides depart from the Wilmington Memorial Hall, Martin Road, Wilmington. DA2 7DR at the following times:
Sundays: Meet from 09.00 for a 09.15 departure.
Wednesdays and Fridays: Meet from 09.15 for a 9.30 departure.
Please bring a drink and snacks, spare inner tubes, tyre levers, a pump and dress appropriately for the forecast weather conditions. A cycle helmet is strongly advised.
Our rides are as follows:
Sundays,(group one50-60 miles, group two 30-40 miles)
Group one is primarily aimed at fitter and quicker riders while group two is slower and shorter. Many of our riders have started in group 2 and after gaining fitness and stamina moved on to group one. Members, however, are free to ride in either group if they choose to do so.
Wednesdays around 30-40 miles. Is similar in pace and distance to the Sunday group 2 ride.
Fridays 20-25 miles. The Friday ride is an easy-paced ride for new riders, cyclists wishing to regain fitness and those just wanting an easy paced ride in between more challenging rides. This ride usually takes about 3 hours including the coffee stop.
All rides have a coffee stop at about the halfway point. Sometimes we arrange for both Sunday groups to meet at the same café. West Kent Road Club operates a “no drop” policy” meaning that we wait at junctions, roundabouts, traffic lights and at the top of hills for the slower riders.
You may join us for up to 2 trial rides while you decide if you wish to join the West Kent, but after that it is a prerequisite to be a member and also join either BRITSH CYCLING or CYCLING UK for insurance purposes. Accidents can occur anytime and we need cover for litigation from other road users. Please note that if you join British Cycling, you should choose either Standard or Premium levels of membership. Supporter level does not include the third-party insurance.
Club members also compete in Time Trials over various distances from 10 to 100 miles and participate in Sportives (Organised long distance cycle events such as Ride London).
We have a club meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at Wilmington Memorial Hall, 4 Martin Road,
Dartford, DA2 7DH at 20.00. At meetings, we plan future rides, organise bike maintenance sessions and chat over refreshments and home made cakes. A physiotherapist is also available for sports massages at extra cost.
Additionally the club organizes various social events during the year including the annual club dinner, usually in January .
The annual membership fee is £20.00 per year.
Please let us know using the Contact Us page if you have any questions.