As an alternative, there's the FNRTTC* Whitstable route which shadows the Thames / Medway and has no nasty climbs, just a bit rolling. Whitstable to Canterbury is about 6 miles.
*Friday night ride to the coast
Keep an eye on the weather as the prevailing winds in this area are from the West and riding back 60 miles into a block headwind isn't fun, especially when it's gusting into the 20's!
As an alternative, there's the FNRTTC* Whitstable route which shadows the Thames / Medway and has no nasty climbs, just a bit rolling. Whitstable to Canterbury is about 6 miles.
*Friday night ride to the coast
Keep an eye on the weather as the prevailing winds in this area are from the West and riding back 60 miles into a block headwind isn't fun, especially when it's gusting into the 20's!
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/FNRttC-October-2008-Whitstable