THE CYCLISTS' TOURING CLUB

'BIRTHDAY RIDES'

TO BE HELD IN

CANTERBURY, KENT

5th - 12th AUGUST 2000

• Join us in celebrating the 122nd birthday of the CYCLISTS' TOURING CLUB - a week-long feast of cycling and social events for family and friends.
• The historic city of Canterbury is the venue for the year 2000 Rides and there will be a special commemorative service in the cathedral on Sunday evening to start the week.
• The University of Kent will be the headquarters for the Rides and the playing fields of the adjacent Archbishop's School, with its stunning view over the city, have been reserved for the campsite.
• Canterbury is a very 'cycle-friendly' city with a network of cycle routes which link the city to the National Cycle Network.
• A huge variety of rides is planned with at least 6 choices of route and distance each day to suit all. A day's ride from Calais will be included. Daily distances will be over 100 miles for the fitter riders coming down to 25-30 miles for those who like to potter with frequent stops.        
• Visit historic towns and villages, including the Cinque Ports, castles, gardens, windmills, nature reserves, stately homes and, of course, the seaside including the famous 'White Cliffs of Dover'. There are miles of quiet country lanes to explore amid the beautiful scenery of the 'Garden of England'.
• For those not wishing to cycle every day there are guided walks of the city and cathedral and coach trips are planned to the Millennium Dome at Greenwich and under the channel to France. A cycle trip to a local brewery is also included!
• Evening activities planned include slide shows, dances and a jazz band. There will also be activities especially designed for children.
• The 'Birthday Tea' will take place at Herne Bay overlooking the sea.
• Further details will be added to this site (see STOP PRESS below) if there are any changes to the published information. The complete programme of events and booking arrangements are now available from : CTC Headquarters, Cotterell House, 69 Meadrow, GODALMING, Surrey, GU7 3HS, United Kingdom  (please enclose a large, stamped, self-addressed envelope) - or you can print off booking forms using the link below.
• Why not visit the following websites where you will find a vast quantity of information about cycling, Canterbury and the beautiful County of Kent?

• Cyclists' Touring Club (CTC)

• Spokes - East Kent Cycling Campaign

• Canterbury City Council Tourist Information

• Kent County Council Tourist Information

• West Kent  CTC

• Canterbury map

• Ordnance Survey

• Ashford Borough Council

• Swale Borough Council

• Dover District Council

• Faversham Town

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• Social Events - Saturday & Sunday

• Social Events - Monday & Tuesday

• Social Events - Wednesday & Thursday

• Social Events - Friday & Throughout the Week

• Cathedral & City

• Miscellaneous

• Coach Trips & More Miscellaneous

• Sunday & Monday Rides

• Tuesday & Wednesday Rides

• Thursday & Friday Rides

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(Sorry, no on-line booking - please print the forms) (Best viewed in Internet Explorer)

• Campsite & Souvenirs

• Registration,  Meals on Rides,  Social Events,  Other Events and University Accommodation

STOP PRESS

These Rides are organized jointly by the West and East Kent District Associations of the

  CYCLISTS' TOURING CLUB.

Questions or comments about this site to cycletourist@mcmail.com

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