A Road Cycling Group based in Dartford Kent. Started by like minded riders with a passion for cycling.
The name Seeds was born one Sunday morning in November, in driving rain, when only a hard core of cyclists turned up for the training ride. Someone stated we go beyond the core, we go back to the Seeds.
So here we are a year later Seeds Cycling the home of cycling in Dartford.
We all come from a background of sport, with links to White Oak Triathlon Squad in Swanley, Dartford Road Runners, and Gemini Bicycle Club.
The time has come to introduce cycling at levels to suit all abilities, with friendly managed rides, where nobody gets left behind !
We plan to have three levels of rides, Novice (Level 3) between 10 and 20 miles at an easy pace, with instructions on cycling techniques, defensive riding, riding in groups, hill climbing, correct gear selection, all to help you ride safely on the road. Re grouping at every junction.
Intermediate group (Level 2 ) distances between 20 and 40 miles, some up tempo rides, with some more challenging terrain, also some more social rides to introduce Novice riders into the group. Safety issues to be reviewed before each ride, and a ride buddy system introduced. Ride Buddies:- pair up at the beginning of a ride with someone of same ability, and look out for each other during the ride.
Advanced / Experienced (Level 1) rides usually between 30 to 100 miles, with some fast pace and big climbs. Group riding at speed, chain gangs. Climbing techniques, fast descending. With all longer rides, there is always a planned lunch stop, about half way to re-fuel.
Training days are every Sunday through the year, and Thursday evenings through the Summer. Occasional Saturday rides depending on demand. All rides will be lead by a designated group leader, who will have a route and distance planned. All rides will be published on the website a few days before hand, detailing the distance and ride level.
Home and meeting place Princes Park (Darts Football Ground) car park, off Darenth Road, (behind Next Gen) meeting times usually 9.30 am on Sunday and 6.30 pm on a Thursday eve. Times and venues may change through the year, always check the website.
The Crew
Graham Hiscock.
Ride co-ordinator, route planner, Group Leader, Level 1 British Cycling Coach. Chairman.
Peter Corbett.
Group Leader, Committee member
Chris James.
Group Leader. Committee member
Steven Neale.
Ride co-ordinator. Membership Secretary
Roy Knight.
Group Leader
To view a copy of the Clubs Constitution, please click on link below.
