CORONAVIRUS
Following the announcement by the PM on Monday 4th January, the national lockdown is in place from Wednesday 6th January and as a result club rides continue to be cancelled until further notice.
The Government rules state: cycling is still permitted; this should be restricted to locally; with people only in your household or support bubble; and 1 sole cycle buddy is also allowed.
We will continue to review Government advice and from cycling governing bodies and other Organisations.
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 50 members of a range of ages, all 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 three 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
£200 total donation 2020
The Community Cupboard
£300 total donation 2020
Tony Hudgell
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
From March 2021 the club aims to offer 2 Saturday rides as follows -
Short Distance
7.30am start(8am in the winter, darker months)
30-35 miles, medium to fast pace(15-18mph)
Medium Distance
08.00 start
45 - 60 miles, medium to fast pace(15-17mph)
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
Following the success and positive feedback of the Thursday evening rides, the club would like to include the addition of a Tuesday evening to the Spring/Summer schedule.
These rides will take place during the Spring/Summer months on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, typically starting at 6pm, although this will be earlier when the evenings are shorter.
They are usually 25-30 miles distance and, by splitting into sub groups, will cover a variety of pace from 13 - 18+ mph depending on which riders are present. These rides are a great way for new members to introduce themselves into the club.
Start times will be published weekly on WhatsApp.
Longer 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
Club Events Calendar 2021
January
Thursday 21st Committee Meeting (19:30)
Friday 29th Zoom Social/Quiz (19:00)
February
Friday 26th Zoom Social/Quiz (19:00)
March
Friday 26th Zoom Social/Quiz (19:00)
April
Saturday 17th Monthly Long Ride Route TBC
Thursday 22nd Committee Meeting (19:30)
Friday 30th Zoom Social/Quiz (19:00)
TBC Social Drinks (groups 6 outdoors)
May
Saturday 1st Monthly Long Ride Route TBC
Sunday 9th Castle 100 Sportive
Sunday 23rd-Friday 28th IOW Trip (Provisional)
TBC Hush Heath Wine Event
TBC Weekday and Weekend Folkestone Rides
TBC Zoom Social/Quiz
TBC Social Drinks (groups 30 outdoors)
June
Saturday 5th Monthly Long Ride Route TBC
Sunday 13th June SFA Sportive
TBC Weekday Golf Day
TBC Weekend Coast Ride
TBC Annual Summer BBQ Social Event
TBC Zoom Social/Quiz
TBC Social Drinks
July
Saturday 3rd Monthly Long Ride Route TBC
Sunday 11th July SFA Annual ‘Flat 5’ Audax
Thursday 22nd Committee Meeting (19:30)
TBC Weekday and Weekend Folkestone Rides
TBC Italian or Yorkshire Trip
TBC Zoom Social/Quiz
TBC Social Drinks
August
Saturday 7th Monthly Long Ride Route TBC
TBC Local Sportive
TBC Weekend Boxhill Ride with Lunch and Evening Drinks
TBC Cyclo Park
TBC Zoom Social/Quiz
TBC Social Drinks
September
Saturday 4th Monthly Long Ride Route TBC
TBC Weekday and Weekend Folkestone Ride
TBC Zoom Social/Quiz
TBC Social Drinks
October
Thursday 21st Committee Meeting (19:30)
TBC Zoom Social/Quiz
TBC Social Drinks
November
Thursday 25th AGM Meeting (19:30)
TBC Zoom Social/ Quiz
TBC Social Drinks
December
Sunday 19th Christmas Ride followed by Mulled Wine and Mince Pies
TBC Annual Dinner at North Pole
TBC Zoom Social/Christmas Quiz
GENERAL BLOGS
Charity Blogs
HOKH Blog - 11th August 2020
Tony Hudgell Blog - 12th September 2020
News & Letters
AAKSS Xmas Appeal
AMR Ride 100 100K Participants
HOKH Thank you letter
AAKSS - CQC Comm Report
KHWCC SFA Results
AAKSS Letter & Certificate
AAKSS Letter from CEO David Welch
AAKSS Donation thank you letter
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
To apply for KHWCC membership download an Application Form from the link below
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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
