The Cycle Route to School Did you cycle to school? I did - it all started in the bus strike of 1957 and once I had started, I never stopped. So, there was lots of support for Jack who wanted to cycle to school but was a little unsure of the route. No problem. The Ragstones took him for a 'dry run'. As Jack whizzed along, it soon became apparent that he'd do the journey in much less time than the Ragstones. There were a few problems with busy junctions and ...

The ride started with good intentions in the car park by the Royal Military Canal, which had been chosen as the finishing point so as to avoid a long climb at the end of the day - the theme was, you see, a flat ride! Once Norman of Quarryville had demonstrated the features and benefits of his new bike rack (very nice too) the Ragstones set off for their first church: Hythe. It was open, though the famous crypt wasn't. The competition for the day was "the ...

Double trouble at the Star Inn. After what seemed like an eternity of absence, young Norman of the house on the hill welcomed Peter and John on a damp misty morning for a gentle ride over the Marsh. Christine offered a welcome and warming hot drink. Our spirits were high and there was much chatter about nothing in particular as we glided past the charming little Church of St Rumwolds. It was here, only a few months ago, that John recalled an evening spen...

It was always going to be an ambitious ride. From Bedrock to Millstone's and then on for a visit to Hardres Church and lunch at the Hop Pocket in Bossingham, all in one day. That was a challenge! Well, as the saying goes, it is a greater thing to have tried and failed, than not to have tried at all! An early puncture in Peter's back tyre ended up in half an hour lost and many complaints about dog excrement in the chose stopping place. Individually, dogs are ...

Shaking off the Christmas Pud The snow had just about cleared and five Ragstones started from Ruth's to head for Ramsgate. Jane has a new bike and was on holiday, so it was a good opportunity for her to demonstrate her new-found speed Wow, what a difference a new bike makes - and also the regular taining. On the way through Sandwich a misunderstood request to visit the loos at the Coop resulted in the Ragstones being faced with a 'Road Closed' sign - a challe...