Cycling

Details: Join our cycling group for gentle exercise, friendship, and countryside rides. We meet year-round (weather permitting) on the second and fourth Wednesday each month. Most rides are 12–18 miles, with occasional longer outings, and usually incorporate a coffee stop and a pub lunch. Routes favour well-surfaced off-road trails or quiet lanes, with only limited stretches on busier roads. We ride at an easy pace, wait for everyone, and avoid steep hills where possible.

Hybrid and road bikes are suitable, and e-bikes are welcome. Meeting points are typically within 15 miles of Tonbridge, so transport is often needed; lift sharing and train travel are encouraged. Past rides include routes around Laddingford, Chiddingstone, the Cuckoo Trail, Forest Way, and trips such as Bexhill to Hastings and Pluckley to Folkestone.

Members are expected to take turns leading rides, planning routes and refreshment stops, and sharing key details in advance. New members will be supported before leading. Give it a try, or contact the Group Leader with any questions.

Contact: Email the group leader(s) at cycling@tonbridgeu3a.uk 

Group Leader:  Brian Green