2011-04-17 Kent Velo Girls' sportive

did suggest this to the mrs as we arent far from there at all. but as she isnt the biggest cyclist and hasnt been on a sportive and doesnt like the lycra side of things too much. (and seing as I have taken her out for the past two weekends on long (for her anyway)) rides. we are going to the beach if its nice. and im reliably informed that we are going to the beach even if its not nice! Hope it all goes well for those riding and marshalling and Spesh Needs if you could post up a post ride summary/write up im sure ill be able to convince her and my sister to do this next year.
Hi jaitch

No ride report from me - marshalling, you see (crippled by that Y chromosome wouldn't you know), but I'll try to twist a few arms around here and get one from one of the ladies.

If you aren't too far from Tonbridge, your mrs might like to try a few of the easier rides with the club (come along for free - he says, not being a memeber himself!).

They have a 'no-one left behind' policy. I think the Monday (beginner) and Saturday (easy Intermediate) rides are quite relaxed and about 2 hrs long. I know that they want to get more women involved locally and hope to get involved with British Cycling's ride promotions over the summer. It isn't all lycra and drop bars (although some of it is, and it is surprising how quickly my wife wanted more lycra once she started riding more in this club).