Short notice but it's the only date I can fit it in easily
Recent history:
We ran this route in July and the weather was crap, so will be hoping for some fine weather to enjoy the fantastic views this time.
Real history bit:
Last year when there were the Battle of Britain 70th anniversary celebrations, on a ride I unexpectedly came across the grave of a young pilot - alongside the road near Newchurch. A young RAF pilot who crashed nearby. His memorial in the middle of nowhere.
So with all of that in mind I've put together a route from Maidstone, down past RAF Hawkinge, to the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne for a coffee break, along the coast to Dymchurch and up to Newchurch for a stop at the grave, then back up through lanes to Maidstone. There will be a stop off for lunch somewhere - last time we ran through to Bearsted to the Old Plantation so will do that again.
For those who are familiar with my rides - they are usually a ride out and then make our own way home. This one is more of a quicker ride to Newington (Folkestone) and then a more interesting ride back. All roads and lanes very ridable on any bike.
As a bit of a charity fund raiser I've decided to ask for a £10 donation "per bum on saddle" (so rider + passenger = £20) to donate to Help for Heroes - to tie the past to the present.
09.30 start from junction 5 M20 coastbound.
The first run of the route thread a link.
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269699
Recent history:
We ran this route in July and the weather was crap, so will be hoping for some fine weather to enjoy the fantastic views this time.
Real history bit:
Last year when there were the Battle of Britain 70th anniversary celebrations, on a ride I unexpectedly came across the grave of a young pilot - alongside the road near Newchurch. A young RAF pilot who crashed nearby. His memorial in the middle of nowhere.
So with all of that in mind I've put together a route from Maidstone, down past RAF Hawkinge, to the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne for a coffee break, along the coast to Dymchurch and up to Newchurch for a stop at the grave, then back up through lanes to Maidstone. There will be a stop off for lunch somewhere - last time we ran through to Bearsted to the Old Plantation so will do that again.
For those who are familiar with my rides - they are usually a ride out and then make our own way home. This one is more of a quicker ride to Newington (Folkestone) and then a more interesting ride back. All roads and lanes very ridable on any bike.
As a bit of a charity fund raiser I've decided to ask for a £10 donation "per bum on saddle" (so rider + passenger = £20) to donate to Help for Heroes - to tie the past to the present.
09.30 start from junction 5 M20 coastbound.
The first run of the route thread a link.
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269699
