🚴♀️ Sun’s Out, Miles Out: Whitstable – Sat 13th September 💨⛰️🌊
🌟 Ride Overview & Café Stop
We’re heading to the coast, but not the easy way…
G1/2 are doing the full return with 138 miles and 7,700ft of climbing, a big day out for the strong legs crew.
G3 will cruise the one-way route with 63 miles and 3300ft – solid effort, then chill.
We’ll regroup and refuel at The Lobster Shack, right on the seafront:
📍 The Harbour, East Quay, Whitstable CT5 1AB 🐟🍟🍦
📍 Ride Details
• Meet Point: Cadence Performance, 2A Anerley Hill, London SE19 2AA
• Time: 8:00 AM meet, 8:15 AM roll out
• Distance & Elevation:
• G1/2 – 138 miles return | 7,700ft
• G3 – 63 miles one way | 3300ft
• Estimated Ride Time:
• G1/2 – 9+ hrs
• G3 – 5–6 hrs
🚴♂️ Groups
🔥 G1 – Full-gas, full-distance, full-send
💪 G2 – Strong & steady over the long haul
😎 G3 – Cruise to the coast, then chill and vibes
✅ Things to Bring
• Fuel – it’s a long one 🍫
• Hydration – bring 2 bottles 💧
• Layers – early start, sea breeze later 🌬️
• Oyster/contactless 🎫
• A good appetite – you’ll earn that lobster roll 🦞
⚠️ Safety Notes
• Ride tight, call hazards
• Watch traffic in busy towns
• Regroup when needed – support your squad
📚 Tips
• Don’t start too hot – it’s a long day
• Fuel every hour
• Keep the legs spinning and the banter flowing 🎶
📍 Next Ride: Welwyn (Spokes Cafe) – Sat 20th September 🚴