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Distant Reculver stone towers on a coastal cliff overlook a calm blue sea, with grassy fields in the foreground under a clear sky.

The Cantii Way Bikepacking Trip - Part 1

Two days bikepacking on the Cantii Way in glorious English sunshine during the Summer Soltice.

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Kent and Surrey Cycling Events in 2025

Looking for your next cycling challenge? We’ve just launched our new Cycling Events Hub , your go-to guide for upcoming local cycling...

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The road, ridden. Local cycling routes in Kent, taking in castles, apple orchards and vineyards in the heart of the Garden of England.

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Short Gravel Route: Hildenborough > Bitchet Green Loop

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Short Route: New Forest Gravel; Ashurst > Brockenhurst > Denny Wood Loop

May 4, 2024

Medium Ride: New Forest; Ashurst > Beaulieu > Lymington Loop

Aug 13, 2023

The Prudential RideLondon 100 2016

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UK Rides

A selection of cycling routes around the UK, from sportives like the Somerset Gran Fondo and London-Surrey 100 to more leisurely rides.

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The stories behind the rides. Accounts of our adventures and the reasons we journeyed.

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Scaling Dreams: Cycling with Purpose Beyond Limits

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The Cantii Way Bikepacking Trip - Part 1

Jun 20

The New Forest Gravel Cycling Trip, April 2024

Apr 27, 2024

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Top 10 Gifts for Coffee-Loving Cyclists

Dec 19, 2024

Featured Artist: Fondista - Pen and Ink Cycling Artist

Nov 25, 2024

How to clean your road bike [playlist]

Mar 27, 2024

The Cycle List

Reviews and recommendations on everything from cycling gear, art and events to coffee shops, rest stops and more.

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"Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realise fishing is stupid and boring."

Coffee & Cogs Cycling routes, rest stops and recommendations for the discerning cyclist.

FEATURED POSTS

Scaling Dreams: Cycling with Purpose Beyond Limits

The Cantii Way Bikepacking Trip - Part 1

Kent and Surrey Cycling Events in 2025

Kent Rides

LATEST KENT RIDES

The Cantii Way Bikepacking Trip - Part 1

Kent and Surrey Cycling Events in 2025

Short Gravel Route: Hildenborough > Bitchet Green Loop

LATEST UK RIDES

Short Route: New Forest Gravel; Ashurst > Brockenhurst > Denny Wood Loop

Medium Ride: New Forest; Ashurst > Beaulieu > Lymington Loop

The Prudential RideLondon 100 2016

UK Rides

Stories

LATEST STORIES

Scaling Dreams: Cycling with Purpose Beyond Limits

The Cantii Way Bikepacking Trip - Part 1

The New Forest Gravel Cycling Trip, April 2024

LATEST ON THE CYCLE LIST

Top 10 Gifts for Coffee-Loving Cyclists

Featured Artist: Fondista - Pen and Ink Cycling Artist

How to clean your road bike [playlist]

The Cycle List

"Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realise fishing is stupid and boring."

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Desmond Tutu

Coffee & Cogs
Cycling routes, rest stops and recommendations for the discerning cyclist.