Kings Hill Wheelers Cycling Club
Come and Join Us
CORONAVIRUS
Club rides will resume from w/c 29th March in line with British Cycling guidance and Government advice. In accordance with this the following will be followed:
- club group rides can be up to 15 riders per group. However, in line with recommendations, groups will be kept to 6 with particular focus at the start and end of rides.
- test & trace principles will be applied. Riders who feel unwell or have had a positive test in the last 14 days must not ride. If a rider feels unwell 2 days after a ride the test & trace principles will be applied.
- a 1 metre distance when riding and 2 metres when stopped will be applied.
Guidance will continue to be reviewed from the cycling authorities and Goverment advice.
About Kings Hill Wheelers
Kings Hill Wheelers CC was formed in 2017 with the purpose of providing social rides and cycling activities, for cyclists of all abilities. We currently have approximately 75 members of a range of ages, the majority of whom are based in Kings Hill (near West Malling) and surrounding areas.
We pride ourselves on our friendliness and sociability, and support a number of local charities.
Details of regular weekly rides, Charity rides, Sportives and Recreational rides can be found in the various sections below.
KHW Committee Members
Mat McLoughlin
Chairman
Andrew Pert
Club Secretary
Lisa Waspe
Club Treasurer
Neil Sherlaw
Membership Secretary
Margaret Colman
Media Manager
Mark Watson
Merchandise Manager
Jon Craig
Club Rides Manager
Andrew Scott
Events Manager
Sponsors
Valued Partnerships
The Club is delighted to be associated with the seven sponsors listed below, who in total have donated £1,800, in addition to which via Quiz nights and organised events KHWCC have donated £850. The £2,650 grand total of these amounts will in turn be donated to local worthy charitable organisations, who are shown on the website Charities page.
Each of the sponsors logos is profiled on the club's kit.
KINGS HILL PROPERTIES
DAVID LLOYD
HITZINGER
PERRY'S ACCOUNTANTS
ARDEN BMW
CENTRUM+
Charities
The Club is delighted to be associated with the charities listed below, to all of whom the club has donated amounts totalling £2,100 over the last year. The Club is also pleased to confirm that we have assisted two of these charities with signage for their Sportive events.
£600 total donation 2020
Kent Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance
£900 total donation 2020
Heart of Kent Hospice
£600 total donation 2020
Action Medical Research
Research by numbers
Action Medical Research
£200 total donation 2020
The Community Cupboard
£300 total donation 2020
Tony Hudgell
Weekly Club Ride Schedule
The weekly Club Ride schedule is shown below.
Unless otherwise stated all rides start from the cul-de-sac outside David Lloyd car park, Kings Hill.
It should be noted that this is a framework for the club runs but they are flexible depending on who is riding. Where necessary smaller sub-groups are formed on the day which helps support both faster and slower riders, and ensures that no rider is left behind.
Ride information for any of the day's rides is communicated via our KHWCC WhatsApp Ride group. This will include the ride leader and the distance/route to be taken. Usually, the routes are chosen from the website Route Library. Once you become a member you will automatically be added to our WhatsApp Ride and Chat Groups.
Kings Hill Wheelers have a private club on Strava and all club members who use Strava are encouraged to join by clicking HERE.
Guest riders are permitted 3 rides before deciding whether to become a member, and are welcomed on any of the rides below. Please use the Contact Form at the end of the website to advise that you will be joining so the ride leader is aware.
We would also recommend that you download a copy of our RIDE ETIQUETTE from the link at the foot of this section as you will be expected to adhere to these rules during your rides.
Wednesday Rides
9.15 am start
35-45 miles, medium pace (14-16 mph)
These rides typically start from outside the Kings Hill Control Tower Costa, rather than David Lloyd. They can sometimes comprise of a mid-ride coffee stop, or a coffee stop at the end of the ride. On occasion these rides are extended, and could comprise of an all-day 100-mile ride to the Coast, or a visit to a local Vineyard!
See the weekly WhatsApp communications for details.
Saturday Rides
Usually 2 Saturday rides are on offer -
Short Distance
07.30 start
30-35 miles, medium to fast pace(15-18mph)
Medium/Long Distance
08.00 start
45 - 60 miles, medium to fast pace(15-18mph)
The Saturday rides are usually non-stop rides, with an optional coffee stop at the end of the ride in either Kings Hill or occasionally West Malling.
Occasionally there are ad hoc fast pace(18+ mph) rides organised for a Saturday, depending on the rider's present.
See the weekly WhatsApp communications for details.
Sunday Rides
0900 start
35-45 miles, slow to medium pace (13-15mph)
The Sunday rides can sometimes comprise of a mid-ride coffee stop, or a coffee stop at the end of the ride.
Occasionally there is a faster group on a Sunday, depending on the rider's present.
See the weekly WhatsApp communications for details.
Midweek Evening Rides
Tuesday and Thursday evenings during Spring/Summer months.
Typically 6pm start, although this is earlier when the evenings are shorter.
25–35 miles of a varied pace(13 – 18+mph), depending on the riders present and by splitting into sub groups.
These rides are a great way for new members to introduce themselves into the club.
See the weekly WhatsApp communications for details and specific start times.
Monthly ‘Café Stop’ Rides
During the Spring/Summer months there will be a longer ride once a month, with a mid-ride café stop(s). These will typically be the 1st weekend of the month, either on a Saturday or Sunday and in lieu of the Medium distance Saturday ride. The distance will vary between 60-100 miles and could consist of a flat ride down to the coast one month, followed by a hilly challenge to the Ashdown Forest the next. Sub groups will be formed in order to manage different pace abilities.
All details of these rides will be shared via the WhatsApp group.
KHWCC ROUTE LIBRARY
The club route library can be found on Ride with GPS (RWGPS) using the links below depending on the desired distance. To add any new routes to the library please contact the Club Rides Manager.
It should be possible to view and download these routes onto a GPS device using the free 'Starter' version of RWGPS.
"Collections" Link
View of Route Collections with distances
Short Routes
Less than 50km - Routes Prefix 100
Medium Routes
50km to 70km - Routes Prefix 200
Long Routes
More than 70km - Routes Prefix 300
Other Routes
Sportives & Events - Routes Prefix 400
Charity Sportives/Arranged rides
Detail of recommended Sportives will be published on this website
It is up to the individual to Register for those published rides and
links to the relevant sportive websites will be provided where available
~~~~~~~ Club Events Calendar ~~~~~~~
Club Events Calendar 2021
January
Thursday 21st Committee Meeting (19:30)
Friday 29th Zoom Social/Quiz (19:00)
February
Monthly Club Challenges: Ride most elevation in a day; Ride most miles in a day;
Best cycle related photo
Friday 26th Zoom Social/Quiz (19:00)
March
Monthly Club Challenges: Ride most elevation in an hour; Ride fastest TT
Friday 26th Zoom Social/Quiz (19:00)
April
Monthly Club Challenge: Ride most miles this month
Saturday 17th Monthly caf stop ride to Rye
Thursday 22nd Committee Meeting (19:30)
Friday 30th Zoom Social/Quiz (19:00)
May
Monthly Club Challenge: Best Club Members Photo
Saturday 1st Monthly caf stop ride to Whitstable
Wednesday 5th Chairman’s happy hour drinks (18:00)
Sunday 9th Castle 100 Sportive
Wednesday 12th or Wednesday 19th Hush Heath Wine Event
Saturday 22nd Social Drinks (17:00)
Wednesday 26th Folkestone Ride
June
Monthly Club Challenge: Most Ride Leads
Saturday 12th Folkestone Ride
Sunday 13th SFA Sportive
Saturday 19th Social Drinks at The Spitfire (17:00)
Saturday 26th Summer BBQ Annual Social Event
HOKH Elmer Event: Tbc
July
Monthly Club Challenge: Tbc
Saturday 3rd Monthly caf stop ride to Canterbury
Sunday 4th Rugby Clubs Cycle Challenge
Sunday 11th July SFA Annual ‘Flat 5’ Audax
Monday 19th Committee Meeting (19:30)
Saturday 24th Social Drinks (17:00)
Golf Day Tbc
August
Monthly Club Challenge: Tbc
Saturday 7th Monthly caf stop ride joining the Spitfire Challenge Team
Saturday 21st Social Drinks (17:00)
Local Sportive Tbc
Cyclo Park Tbc
September
Monthly Club Challenge: Tbc
Saturday 4th Monthly caf stop ride to Ashdown Forest
Saturday 18th Social Drinks (18:00)
Weekday and Weekend Folkestone Rides Tbc
October
Monthly Club Challenge: Tbc
Saturday 2nd AMR Kent Party Night Great Danes
Saturday 23rd Social Drinks (18:00)
Friday 29th Zoom Social/Quiz (19:00)
November
Monthly Club Challenge: Tbc
Saturday 20th Social Drinks (18:00)
Thursday 25th AGM Meeting (19:30)
Friday 26th Zoom Social/ Quiz (19:00)
December
Monthly Club Challenge: Tbc
Sunday 5th or Sunday 12th Annual Dinner
Sunday 19th Christmas Ride followed by Mulled Wine and Mince Pies
TBC Zoom Social/Christmas Quiz
GENERAL BLOGS
Charity Blogs
AMR Castle Ride 100 - May 2021
Tony Hudgell Blog - 12th September 2020
HOKH Blog - 11th August 2020
News & Letters
Article from LPT Newsletter
KHWCC SFA Results
AAKSS Letter & Certificate
AAKSS Letter from CEO David Welch
AAKSS Donation thank you letter
AAKSS Xmas Appeal
AMR Ride 100 100K Participants
HOKH Thank you letter
AAKSS - CQC Comm Report
HOKH Donation thank you letter
MEMBERSHIP
Membership of the club is open to anyone, aged 18 or above, who is interested in cycling. Members must carry Third Party insurance which we recommend can be obtained by taking up membership of the British Cycling Club. Members must also commit to wearing a helmet on all rides.
£10 for Annual Country Membership
This is for occasional riders no longer residing in the County but wishing to remain part of the Club
£20 for Annual Full Membership
Purchase of the sponsored club jersey is recommended but not mandatory
Apply for KHWCC membership via the Membership Secretary through Contact Us
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Merchandise
Size chart available HERE
PRO SHORT SLEEVE JERSEYS - £37 each
PRO GILETS with pockets - £47 each
PRO WINTER JACKET - £75 each
PRO LONG SLEEVE JERSEYS - £42 each
PRO BIBSHORTS/SHORTS- £42 each
PRO MITTS - £21 each
PRO WINTER GLOVES - £31 each
PRO BIB TIGHTS - £57 each
BUFFS - £15 each
