Just a reminder that our rides take place on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. Our Friday ride aims to cater for those looking for a shorter more social ride. Sunday rides start at 09:15 Weekday rides start at 09:30.
We are running our annual reliability trial on 14th January 2024. The HQ is Horton Kirby Jubilee Hall DA4 9AZ. Signing on from 8am. The hall will be open from 9am and refreshments will be available on your return. 2021-reliability-1.docx Long route Short route
On Wednesday 4th May 2022 12 members and guests of the WKRC attended the world famous Lea Valley velodrome at the Olympic Park Stratford to take part in a 2 hour taster session riding on the track used by all British champions since the Olympics and in all major track competitions. On arrival we hired out our Condor fixed wheel bikes …
What a great day we had. Eight of us started out from Herne Bay, then in land to Canterbury. We had lunch in Sandwich before following the coast path back to Herne Bay with a quick stop for tea and cake in Minnis Bay.
Our Wednesday group continues to grow in popularity. Meet at Wilmington Memorial Hall at 09:00. Newcomers and e-bikes welcome. Average distance 30 miles.
Dear West Kenters Please put this date in your diaries Annual club presentation and dinner Friday November 12 , Birchwood Park Golf & Country ClubBirchwood RoadWilmingtonDartfordKentDA2 7HJ. Dress code lounge suits , menus and ticket costs will be available soon. P. DONOHOE Club Secretary
TO ALL WKRC MEMBERS: On behalf of the WKRC Commitee I am trying to ascertain if any member would like the opportunity to ride the famous track at Lee Valley Velo Park under the tuition of a BC coach. We have visited the venue before and all members who attended will confirm it was a great night out. If the …
It is with deep regret that this years Road Race event scheduled for SATURDAY 7THAUGUST 2021 AT CYCLOPARK has been CANCELLED. The main reason for this is that we have been unable to obtain Insurance & support from British Cycling due to the impact of COVID. To ensure a safe race B.C would normally have a commissar present to ensure …
I am pleased to confirm that we have a date for the WKRC circuit championship. Saturday 7th August 2021 @ 16:00 Cyclopark. The event is open only to WKRC members. The event will be 1 hour and 1 lap. More details will follow shortly. Many thanks to Trevor for promoting this event.
We have received guidance from British Cycling that from the 29th March grass roots sport activities can resume. This means that groups of no more than 15 riders will be allowed on the road. Given that there will still be a restriction on the size of groups meeting socially we will not be able to stop at a takeaway cafe until further …
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/about/article/20210309-about-bc-news-British-Cycling-update–The-Way-Forward-0 In summary: From March 29 British Cycling-affiliated Club rides or recreation programme rides for up to 15 participants (or limited to relevant leader/rider ratios), on highways, trails and tracks. Outdoor coach-led club training and coaching for all ages. Numbers to be determined by a coach’s qualification. Indoor coaching for under-18s and disabled people, subject to facility access. Outdoor club, …
Latest advice is to avoid cycling in groups, however individual riding is still possible. By Rob Kingston Friday, 17 April 2020 Coronavirus Q&A: is it safe to cycle? How does the coronavirus outbreak affect cycling, and how can you minimise your risk as an individual? *** This is a live document and was last updated Friday 17 April 2020 *** …
Based on the Government’s latest advice and guidance on the developing situation around Coronavirus/COVID19, British Cycling has suspended all of its sanctioned cycling activities, initially until April 30. They also advise that local clubs follow this guidance. The committee has therefore made the following decisions: The 10 mile TT on 4th April has been cancelled The April …
Many thanks to all those who rode or helped to put this event on. We have raised £450 for charity. Results are as follows: GS Avanti – 12 CC Bexley – 8 SEEDS – 8 Old Ports – 7 Wigmore – 4 Medway Velo – 4 Thamesmead Postal – 3 Vulcan – 3 Biggin Hill – 3 WKRC – 3 …
Start the new year with a ride to celebrate the West Kent Road Club’s 82nd year. Our annual reliability trial will take place on Sunday 5th January 2020. Please add our event to your club’s diary and website, and don’t forget to tell your fellow members & friends. A reliability trial is a bicycle event that challenges the cyclist to complete a …
Meet at the memorial at the usual time.
Six go to Mallorca: On Saturday 12th October six members of the WKRC flew by EasyJet to the Island of Mallorca to attend the last Autumn training camp run by Ciclosol https://www.ciclosol.com a company with over 25 years experience of running both training and cycling holidays in Mallorca. From Palma airport we were collected with several other cyclists and after 45 minutes arrived at our Hotel the Bahia Pollensa which is in the …
On Sunday 3rd November 2019 Laurie Tombs organised our annual ride to visit the site of four WW2 Pilots who lost their lives in Kent during the Battle of Britain. The weather was cold but fine and sunny Twelve members of the WKRC attended our usual meeting point and then went first to Hesketh Park Dartford a memorial to Sgt T.Oldfield before moving on Court Lodge …
Meet at Wilmington Memorial Hall for a 09:15 depart.
Contact Mike Holmes for more details.