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Cycling is wonderful exercise for both the body and mind, providing a fantastic physical workout along with making a real difference to your mental wellbeing. In short, cycling can make you feel great. In Kent and Medway there are loads of brilliant cycling routes and facilities, while there are also plenty of options for beginners.

Cycling can be a great way to explore your local area, make memories as a family, or meet new people as part of a group ride. It’s also a fantastic alternative to using the car for short journeys and commuting to work. So why not get on your bike, and start enjoying the many benefits cycling has to offer. Please seek medical advice if you’re unsure about exercising with an existing health condition.

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The Big Bike Revival

The Big Bike Revival

The Big Bike Revival from Cycling UK aims to make cycling accessible to everyone. There are a number of Big Bike Revival events taking place across Kent in 2023 and everyone is welcome to get involved.  

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Family bike rides in Kent

Family bike rides in Kent

Across the county there are all sorts of brilliant places to go, activities to try and events to enjoy, and getting active as a family is a great way to...

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Adapted cycling in Canterbury

Adapted cycling in Canterbury

Wheel Potential aims to provide an open-air cycling experience for less able adults in Canterbury, using a safe environment and adapted cycling machines.

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Cycle training

Cycle training

Kent County Council offers cycling courses to give people the skills and confidence to cycle more often for leisure and work.

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Benefits of…cycling

Benefits of…cycling

The many and varied wonders of cycling make it an activity that is loved by people of all ages, all around the world. Kent and Medway offers so many types...

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Medway Towpath walking & cycling route

Medway Towpath walking & cycling route

The Medway Towpath provides a long and peaceful stretch of riverside pathway, which is ideal for walking and cycling. The towpath can be cycled between Aylesford and Barming Bridge, with...

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Swap a journey for active travel

Swap a journey for active travel

Kent Connected’s ambition is to improve your journeys in Kent. They are passionate about saving you time and money all the while helping to improve the environment and your health...

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Kent Community Cycle Clubs

Kent Community Cycle Clubs

Community Cycle Clubs are at the heart of Cycling UK's programme to bring about sustained change and to encourage more people to cycle.

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Keeping Active during the Menopause

Keeping Active during the Menopause

Menopause is a complex stage of life, and sustaining fitness and activity at this point is life changing when it comes to dealing with menopausal symptoms and overall wellbeing. Menopause...

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Outdoors Is Free

Outdoors Is Free

During a time of high living costs, we want to help you and your family stay active without feeling the pinch. We’re inviting you to step outside and make the...

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Inclusive Walking, Cycling & Swimming Activities for Adults living with Dementia

Inclusive Walking, Cycling & Swimming Activities for Adults living with Dementia

Many delivery partners across Kent and Medway offer inclusive activities and are open to adults of all abilities, including adults living with dementia. Here are some that we know would...

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Cyclopark

Cyclopark

Cyclopark is a multi-sport open-air centre for all abilities based in Gravesend. As a charity and a not-for-profit organisation, all profits go directly towards improving the facilities for the community...

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Affordable Recycled Bicycles

Affordable Recycled Bicycles

ReCYCLE is an award-winning bicycle recycling programme delivered by Cycle Community, based in Ashford.

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Abi’s Cycling Story

Abi’s Cycling Story

Hear how learning to cycle has improved Abi's wellbeing and helped her to be more active in her everyday life.

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Being active with a disability or health condition

Being active with a disability or health condition

An everyday guide to being active for people living with an impairment or health condition.

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Jane’s Breeze Story

Jane’s Breeze Story

Jane lets us know what it is about Breeze rides that keeps her coming back.

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Explore Kent

Explore Kent

Explore Kent is part of Kent County Council, working with public, private and voluntary sector partners. They promote walking routes around the county such as the England Coastal Path, the...

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Breeze Rides

Breeze Rides

HSBC UK Breeze offers fun, free bike rides – as well as plenty of support and inspiration – for women of all abilities

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Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest

There is so much to explore in this "wonderful world of trees", from walking and running routes to adrenaline pumping cycling tracks.

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Benefits of…cycling

Benefits of…cycling

The many and varied wonders of cycling make it an activity that is loved by people of all ages, all around the world. Kent and Medway offers so many types...

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Get fit for free – Breeze rides

Get fit for free – Breeze rides

Have you made a promise to yourself be more active? Lots of us join a gym and plan to get fit, but after a few months we lose interest. There...

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