Organised by Faversham Rotary Club, this year’s Family Bike Ride took place on Sunday 1st June and for the fourth year running the weather was fine and sunny, if a bit breezy. 172 riders, the most yet, were started on their way by Cllr Josh Rowland, Mayor of Faversham.
The 12.5km route started and finished at the Abbey School, with the riders cycling through some of the beautiful countryside around Faversham.
Three generations of riders – children, parents and grandparents – were in some of the family groups and almost 50% of the cyclists were under 16years old. The youngest who completed the route under their own pedal power were just five years old. Even younger children were on child seats or in trailers on adults’ bikes. Well done everyone!
Judging by all the smiling faces when everyone arrived back, the riders had certainly had a good time and all the route marshals enjoyed cheering them on their way.
All that fresh air and exercise meant that the 1st Faversham Scouts were kept busy cooking for the cyclists when they returned. Bacon baps were very popular.
Thanks go to everyone involved, but particularly all the cyclists who took part.
See you all again next year!
But the last word goes to the rather tired young rider who told a marshal at the half-way point that he was determined to finish so he could collect his medal to show to his school friends. He did reach the finish!