Cycling Groups in Kent
Are you looking to find a cycling group near you? Would you like to meet like-minded people and explore your local area by bike? Keep reading to find groups near you and how you can get involved.
North Kent:
Dartford Cyclety club offers community cycle around the area. They welcome a range of members and have more information about upcoming rides on their Facebook page.
A new cycle group bringing local people together to take part in easy social bike rides. Their routes include scenic areas to explore in Sheppey. The club is expanding with lots of enthusiastic members and volunteers, to take a look at their Facebook Page.
South Kent:
This club offers a wide variety of different of bike rides, races and training sessions. They are always seeking for new rides to join, offering a 10 mile ride as a way to engage with the club whilst not riding in a big group. For more information, visit their website.
This group welcomes all who are out for the enjoyment of the ride, no matter what your cycling ability. Their sessions are varied in speed but also distance. The club is run entirely by volunteers who are like-minded people and love to explore further afield. To find out more, visit their website.
East Kent:
The club meet on a regular basis, cycling through the Kent Countryside. Some are previous members of Cycling UK touring club, taking part in wider activities. They aim to cater for all types of cyclist and to never leave anyone behind. For more information, visit their Facebook community page.
This club helps organise, promote, support and complete in over 200 bike events every year. Their weekly club ensures that no one gets left behind and they cater for different experienced cyclists. Find out more by visiting their website.
West Kent:
Kings Hill Wheelers Cycling Club
The friendly, sociable club formed in 2017, providing social rides and cycling activities. There are approximately 90 members with a range of ages and genders, based in Kings Hill and surrounding areas. Check the cycling club’s website.
Founded in 2008, Velo Girls is a road cycling club for women based in Tonbridge. Offering over 20 club rides a week, they also offer training and plan social events. To take a look at their passionate group, visit their website.
Owned by Kent Velo Girls Group, they have expanded their club to have a men’s section. Their social rides happen during the weekend with a mixed gender race on Sunday’s. To visit the page, click here.
A friendly and non-competitive cycling club for riders of all abilities. They run rides every Wednesday, and smaller ones on Saturdays. There are also occasional trips/tours around the UK and overseas. Visit their website for more information.
A longstanding cycling club they have local groups in Orpington, Rochester, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Wrotham. Their rides are easy paced with cafe stops, and there are occasional Tours during the year. For more information, visit their website.
A friendly cycling club based near Wilmington, Dartford, Swanley, Sidcup and Bexley. They have regular cycle sessions for a broad group. As well as these sessions they do races and overseas trips. For more information, take a look at their website.
Can’t find a cycling group near you? Email us at Explorekent@kent.gov.uk
