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Welcome to Bigfoot Bike Club based in Hayes near Bromley, Kent. We have more than 100 members, not only from the immediate area but also from Beckenham to Blackheath, riding for fun, fitness and commuting. We organise regular on-road and off-road rides for all different abilities. We also organise family rides to allow riders to bring their kids along in a safe environment.
If you’re interested in riding then check out the calendar section or forums for when our next rides are and why not come along and try one out. If you enjoy yourself you can join the club to get various membership benefits.
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MAY FAMILY RIDES | HAYES TO BRIGHTON PHOTOS | MORE SPRING/SUMMER RIDES | ITALY PHOTOS | CLUB KIT 08 IN STOCK
Family/Gentle rides
Adam is leading family/gentle rides on the next two Saturdays.
Make the most of the warm wather on SATURDAY 10th MAY with a ride to Keston Ponds and the ice cream van. Meet outside Bigfoot Bikes at 9.45. Returning around noon.
Suitable for all. Bring a drink and snack. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please post a note in the forum if you are coming, so we have an idea of numbers.
SATURDAY 17TH MAY Level 1 Ride – mainly off road, 14 miles, including hills to the White Bear Pub, Fickleshole. Meet outside Bigfoot Bikes at 9.45am. Returning around 2-00pm. Suggested for over 10's only, no upper age limit! Ride will keep together as one group.
Bring a drink and snack, and some money if you want drink and crisps. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please post a note in the forum if you are coming, so we have an idea of numbers.
Hayes-to-Brighton: A great success
Well done to all the riders who took part in our annual spring ride to Brighton on Sunday 4th May. It was our biggest yet with more than 40 cyclists including a group preparing for the Biarritz to Bareclona ride later this month. There are lots of photos here. The weather was kind to us all and it was great to see some new faces. The route was 54 miles/87km with 3,173ft/967m of climbing, going via Devil's Dyke and around half he riders did the round trip of almost 110 miles. Special thanks to Dawn and Mark for providing support.
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For those of you interested in riding with the club on a more regular basis then there are road rides every Saturday, setting off at 8:15 from outside the village hall in Hayes and usually getting back around 11:30-12:00. See our next rides section for more details and all our MTB rides too.
If you enjoyed the Hayes to Brighton ride, here are some forthcoming events, several in aid of charity, you might like as a target for your training.
Sunday May 11th : 100km or 150km : Hop Garden Audax
Starts at Meopham nr Gravesend at 09:00 Fee: £4.00.
Sunday May 18th :100 miles : Castles Ride
Starts from Tonbridge castle and tours some of the famous sights in Kent such as Leeds castle.
Sunday June 8th : 20, 40, 75 and 100 miles : OrchidCycle Essex
This caters for all fitness levels, ages and cycling abilities and this year has a timed cyclo-sportive 100 mile event for the experienced distance cyclist. Family entertainment throughout the day and a beer tent and BBQ for post ride relaxation. Entry £12 (20, 40 and 75miles) or £22 (100 miles).
Starts at Billericay from 8am.
Sunday July 6th : 15 or 30 miles: North Kent Bikeathon
Starting and finishing from Norman Park, Bromley; the ride travels through the lanes of north Kent.
Entry is £8 in advance (£5 for juniors). Organised by Catford Rotary Club for the fifth year and they're hoping for the biggest one yet, so support this ride if you can.
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Bigfoot goes to Italy - Photos
About 30 members are back from a week at the Hotel Dory on the Adriatic coast of Italy, near San Marino. There are lots of photos here. The weather was pretty good, dry rides in sunshine and only one soaking. The hotel, bikes and routes are all superb.
If you're interested in where we went then details can be found through the links below. I think it's already safe to say we would all recommend it.
Hotel Dory | Hotel and Road Ride Magazine (pdf) | MTB rides | Bike Hire
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Club Kit 08 - Update
We're smiling because the new kit order has arrived. We have traditional short-sleeve jerseys in sizes M, L XL and XXL and the MTB design in L and XL. There are some in the shop to try for size but hurry because stock is limited. There are some other items too: Gilet, long-sleeve jersey and arm-warmers. Please email if you are interested in any of these. Visit the club kit page for prices and more details.
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Garmin 705: Special Offer - NOW IN STOCK
The new Garmin 705 has been launched. We now have the MTB packages in stock and have 10% off the RRP to Club Members.
- Full details of the MTB package
- Full details of the Road package
These packages are excellent value and enable you to cycle along with a digital copy of your route on a colour screen.
All Garmin 705s will come with either a FREE pack of ToughPrint paper or a FREE copy of Memory Map 'Best Rides in Britain' (While stocks last!).
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Memory Map: Special Offer - NOW IN STOCK
We have now signed up as a Memory Map stockist and are offering 10% off the following Memory Map products:
- Great Britain V5 DVD £200 BFBC price £180 + FREE Best Rides in Britain
- Southern England V5 CD £50 BFBC price £45
- Britain's National Parks V5 £30 BFBC price £27
- Best Rides in Britain Vol 1 £15 BFBC price £12
These offers are for a limited period only!
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Exposure Lights: Special Offer LAST TWO SETS!
For Club Members only, Bigfoot Bikes are offering the 2008 Enduro Race MaXx Light for £185. This is £45 off the rrp £230. Stock is limited, and the offer will end when they are all sold.
The Race MaXx model features 2 of the new Seoul LED's putting out 480 Lumens on the MaXx setting - that's around TWICE as bright as last years range topping Enduro model. The three power settings remain, but with the addition of a fuel gauge so you know exactly how long you have left. The cable free design leaves you with no awkward battery pack to fit elsewhere on the bike - truly hassle free lighting.
Also new is the quick release bracket. The bracket will clamp to both 25.4 and 31.8 diameter handlebars and allows fitment and release with one hand in an instant.
185 grams | 3hr burn time on high beam, 10hr - mid, 24hr low | Q/R bracket | Fuel guage
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Bontrager 24/7
Around 15 Bigfoot riders are taking part in the Twentyfour12 event on July 26th and 27th at the legendary Newnham Park in Devon. Who can stay awake and upright for 24 hours? Find out what it's all about by clicking here.
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Suggestion Box
Last year Adam and Richard led a number of successful family rides. We are planning Level 1 and Family Rides for the spring and beyond and would like to hear what would be of interest to other riders. We would welcome suggestions on routes / on or off road rides / distances / how hilly / what weekend days and times would be better. Please post your ideas in this forum topic and we'll try to accomodate suggestions as much as possible.
Membership Update
Thanks to everyone who has renewed and welcome to new members.
Your Bigfoot Bike Club membership cards are now available to pick up from the shop. A reminder that if you were a member of the club in 2006/07 and received a letter and card from CTC, you need to renew that part of the membership directly with them, and the Bigfoot bit with us. you will not benefit from the shop's discount if you have not renewed. Please see Joining the Club for details.
At Bigfoot Bike Club we like to ride for fun and fitness. We aim to appeal to leisure cyclists up to semi-serious riders who enjoy taking part in non-competitive events, sportives and time trials. The club is affiliated to the Cyclists Touring Club (CTC) and the Road Time Trials Council (RTTC).
We are based in Hayes near Bromley, Kent and organise regular on-road rides for different levels. There is a lively off-road section with night rides every week. We also like to take our kids for family rides off road in a safe environment. Click here to find out more about the different rides.
The club also arranges trips away, from mountain biking in the Lake District to a week in Italy.
Regular Rides
ROAD: We have 3-4 hour road rides every Saturday morning going around the lanes of Kent and Surrey, taking in some hills. Meet 8.15am outside Hayes Village Hall, opposite Bigfoot Bikes.
MTB: There's a lively off-road section with nightrides every Thursday at 8pm. There's usually a Sunday ride as well.
Each ride has an experienced leader. Check Next Rides and the Forums to find out more.
Ride Rules
Riders must be 16 or over unless accompanied by a responsible adult. Helmets must be worn on all rides. On off road night rides high power (at least 10W) lights are required. If you're not sure call the shop (020 8462 5004). Cyclists on the highway or in the countryside should obey the appropriate rules and regulations of the highway.
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Bigfoot Bikes of Hayes near Bromley, Kent are proud to sponsor the Bigfoot Bike Club.
Quality accessories and bikes by AMBA Marketing.
Energy products supplied by Science In Sport.
Tyres and components supplied by Bontrager.
Sanderson steel frames, Flow jump bikes and Blackspire components from Independent.
Bob Elliot & Co, suppliers of Lusso clothing, Michelin tyres and much more. |
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