Sunday 8th May 2016 9:30am

Starting from - Mill Row (Bexley High Street Car Park), DA5 1LB

  • 40 miles
  • Road
  • 4 hr 15 mins
  • Challenging
  • Bexley
  • Adults 16+ only
This ride is a Challenge 40+ ride Do you have a road bike? Do you have a basic repair kit and spare inner tube to fix any punctures or carry out minor repairs if needed? Are you comfortable cycling 30 miles+ at an average speed of 13-15mph? If the answer to ALL of these is YES, then this ride should be perfect for you! If not, why not think about trying some of our 'Steady' or shorter 'Challenging' rides first so you can build your confidence and fitness?

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Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

Starting point

Mill Row/Bexley High Street Car Park (entrance from High St/Mill Row by Maharajah Restaurant)
Railway Arches, Bexley High Street
Bexley
Greater London
DA5 1LB

Mill Row (Bexley High Street Car Park)

Thank you for joining us at one of our fantastic British Heart Foundation (BHF) Bike Rides. We're thrilled that you've joined the team raising vital funds to help us in the fight against heart disease. If you want to get the most out of your big day, the hard work needs to start way before you cross the start line. That's why we're thrilled to have teamed up with British Cycling to offer you this training ride. A rather challenging but rewarding ride through the North Kent 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. We will cycle through arcadian Kentish countryside and unspoilt villages. Highlights of the ride include: Downe Village and Down House, the home of Charles Darwin; Shoreham Village - nestling beside the River Darenth was the home of the painter Samuel Palmer and the most bombed village of WW2!; Castle Farm lavender fields winners of many Gold Medals with the Royal Horticultural Society ; Lullingstone Roman Villa and Castle; Eynsford Village - Kent Village of the Year 2006.

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