Cycling is one of the best forms of exercise and is certainly one of the most enjoyable ways of getting fit. The Kent Outdoor Pursuits Disability Project has aided and started many projects throughout Kent enabling everybody with any ability to participate in this popular and varied sport.

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Hythe Ability Cycling Club

The Hythe Ability Cycling Club started as an idea from Ian Taylor, a Physiotherapist from the Primary Care Trust dept in Dover. He approached the Kent Sports Development Unit for advice and with their help along with funding from the Shepway Resource Center and Kent Sports Development Unit the club opened in July of 2005.

Anybody of any ability can join the club which offers a variety of adapted and non adapted cycles for use alongside the picturesque Royal Military Canal or Hythe's fantastic seafront. The club is operated by a friendly British Cycling Federation qualified Level 2 cycling coach who is available to offer support and/or instruction if required at all times.

We encourage individuals, their family and friends and day care and residential homes to come and be part of the social and health benefits that our other members are currently enjoying.

To enquire about the Hythe Ability Cycling Club please contact Paul Panton

Step Forward Cycling Club

 The Step Forward Cycling Club was opened in August 2005 by the founders of the club from the Thanet Independent Living Scheme.

 Operating from Minnis Bay near Birchington and utilising part of the Viking Coastal Trail the club uses the route from Minnis Bay cycling along the seafront to Reculver which offers a safe and scenic route.

To enquire about the Step Forward Cycling Club contact

Paul Panton

Bedgebury Cycling Activities

Bedgebury Pinetum is situated near Goudhurst in Kent

Bedgebury is an ideal place to come and enjoy a fantastic day cycling with family and friends. Offering a 9km ( 6ml ) circular all ability cycle route, 12km ( 8ml ) of single track and a cycle skills area they have something for everyone's taste and ability

A range of adapted cycles can be hired at this venue

Handcycling

Handcycling is an established sport that is increasing in popularity and becoming more accessible with events happening regularly all over the UK.

For more information regarding Handcycling at the Kent Outdoor Pursuits Disability Project please contact Paul Panton

You may also like to have a look at the UK Handcycling Association website by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page to find out more about events and what is happening with Handcycling across the UK.

To find out more go to ;- www.handcyclinguk.org.uk