Organised by Faversham Rotary Club, this year’s Bike Ride took place on Sunday 12th May and for the third year running the weather was fine and sunny. More than 160 riders set out on the 12.5 km route, started on their way by Cllr Trevor Martin, Mayor of Faversham.
Starting and finishing at the Abbey School, the riders cycled through the countryside around Faversham. One cyclist was heard to say that she hadn’t realised what beautiful scenery was so close to town.
Three generations of riders – children, parents and grandparents – were in some of the family groups. The youngest cyclists who completed the route under their own pedal power were just four years old. Well done!
All that fresh air and exercise meant that the 1st Faversham Scouts were kept busy cooking for the cyclists when they returned. A total of 84 bacon baps were consumed!
Generous sponsorship from local businesses and trusts means that the event has generated funds for the Rotary Club, money that will be put to good use supporting local organisations. Thanks go to everyone involved, but particularly the cyclists who took part.
See you all again next year!
And finally, the last word must go to the young rider who told one of the marshals that he’d had a great time. He’d seen horses and a donkey, but the star of the show was a little mouse that had run across the road in front of his bike. “I just love all this nature.”