The last place on that ride had been bagged by me! See you at breakfast.
Getting to it can be tricky, so i suggest printing out a map of some kind. Once on, it is easy to follow, but the final bit can be complicated. I use a GPX track, a print of a Google map is probably enough.
If you want i can print a section of ordnance survey map for you, and hand it over during the ride. Or you could follow me.
The C&W Way to Canterbury is about 50 minutes, and quicker than trains that involve changes at Strood, Paddock Wood etc. A decent brekkie and a bit of a rest was all i needed before popping to Canterbury, but i was thinner and stronger in those days. I have 28mm tyres and it's not been a problem, but that was some years ago. And once on the outskirts of Canterbury it's downhill all the way.
Thank you. Jurek has pointed out to me where it starts, so I should be alright without the map. But if you are going that way I'd be more than happy to join you.
Also note, when you get to the uni, you want to turn left, not the more obvious straight on, this is just after the helipad, if you get to the telescopes you've gone to far. This will take you through the uni, and avoid the busy road down the hill.
Do note, through the uni the understanding of "this is a cycle path, and that is a footpath" is not common, so expect bipedal mobile obstacles with limited sense of direction.
Going down the main hill from the uni, there is a bit where it's suddenly gets considerably steeper for about 5m, then goes back to a more gentle gradient, this is your queue to start braking, as the metal barrier at the bottom of that bit really hurts when you hit it... (DAMHIKT*)
Good luck!
J
* I always wanted to saw through it twice, then put in a piece of wood with the metal bar back in place so when you hit it, it breaks away and doesn't hurt. Never did...
