Kings Hill Wheelers Cycling Club
Come and Join Us
CORONAVIRUS
Club rides will run in line with British Cycling guidance and Government advice.
Guidance and advice from the cycling authorities and Government will continue to be reviewed.
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, both male and female in a range of ages, a large majority of whom are based in Kings Hill 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
Clare Marsh
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 2021
Kent Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance
£900 total donation 2021
Heart of Kent Hospice
£600 total donation 2021
Action Medical Research
Research by numbers
Action Medical Research
£130 total donation 2021
British Heart Foundation
Cycling UK
Tim Watling
£400 donation 2021
Proceeds from KHWCC Christmas raffle donated to Tony's Justgiving page
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 Info 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 Info/Ride/Chat/Merchandise Groups.
Kings Hill Wheelers also have a private club on Strava and all club members who use Strava are invited 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. You can submit a request for Guest rides through the Contact Form at the end of this website. When accepted you will be added to our Whatsapp Guest rider group.
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
25-35 miles, slow to medium pace (13-15mph)
The Sunday rides can sometimes comprise 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
Details of Sportives and recommended cycling events will be published in this section.
It is up to the individual to Register for those published rides and
links to the relevant event websites will be provided where available
Velodrome Day (Lee Valley Velopark)
Sat 22nd Jan 2022
Castle100 (Action Medical Research)
Sun 8th May 2022
Spitfire Challenge
Thu 2nd June 2022
K20 Sportive
Sun 26th June 2022
Wooden Spoon Rugby Club Sport5ive
Sun 3rd July 2022
SFA Annual "Flat 5" Audax
Sun 10th July 2022
Italian Trip
Wed 13th - Sun 17th July 2022
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Club Events Calendar 2022
January
Monthly Club Challenge: Ride a total distance of 150 miles
Thursday 13th Committee Meeting (19:30)
Saturday 22nd Velodrome Event (16:00)
Saturday 22nd Social Drinks Spitfire (19:00)
February
Monthly Club Challenge: Ride a total distance of 300 miles
Saturday 26th Social Drinks (18:00)
March
Monthly Club Challenges: Ride a total altitude of Mount Etna of 10,990ft
Saturday 26th Ride Leader Training (10:00)
Saturday 26th Social Drinks Spitfire (18:00)
April
Monthly Club Challenge: Ride club time trial
Saturday 2nd Monthly cafe stop ride to Rye
Tuesday 12th Evening rides recommence
Thursday 21st Committee Meeting (19:30)
Saturday 23rd Social Drinks (18:00)
Sunday 24th KM Big Bike Ride, Betteshanger
Saturday 30th Monthly cafe stop ride to Whitstable
May
Monthly Club Challenge: Ride a total distance of 500 miles
Sunday 8th Castle 100 Sportive, Tonbridge
Wednesday 18th Hush Heath Wine Event
Saturday 21st Social Drinks (18:00)
Sunday 22nd SFA Sportive
Wednesday 25th Folkestone full day ride
Sunday 29th Ride London Sportive
June
Monthly Club Challenge: Most Ride Leads
Thursday 2nd Spitfire cycling challenge
Thursday 2nd Kings Hill Sports Clubs Jubilee Sports Day
Saturday 4th Monthly Cafe stop ride TBC
Saturday 11th Folkestone full day ride
Saturday 18th Summer BBQ Annual Social Event
Sunday 26th SFA ‘flat 5’ Audax
Sunday 26th K20 Sportive
Sunday 26th Wooden Spoon Rugby Clubs Cycling Sportive, Aylesford
July
Monthly Club Challenge: Cycle Everest two-month challenge
Saturday 2nd Monthly Cafe stop ride to the Independent Pedaler, Bridge
Tuesday 5th Tdf Stage 4 Dunkirk to Calais Day Trip
Wednesday 13th to Sunday 17th Italian Trip
Thursday 21st Committee Meeting (19:30)
Saturday 23rd Social Drinks (18:00)
Saturday 30th Folkestone full day ride
August
Monthly Club Challenge: Cycle Everest two-month challenge
Saturday 6th Monthly Cafe stop ride to Ashdown Forest
Saturday 20th Social Drinks (18:00)
September
Monthly Club Challenge: Ride most miles this month
Saturday 3rd Monthly Cafe stop ride TBC
Saturday 24th Social Drinks (18:00)
October
Monthly Club Challenge: Cycle Three peaks challenge
Thursday 20th Committee Meeting (19:30)
Saturday 22nd Social Drinks (18:00)
November
Monthly Club Challenge: Ride club time trial
Thursday 24th AGM Meeting (19:30)
Saturday 26th Social Drinks (18:00)
December
Monthly Club Challenge: Best Cycle Festive Photo
Sunday 4th Annual Dinner
Sunday 18th Christmas Ride followed by Mulled Wine
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
