About Charles West
311 km
21:05 h
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Charles West went cycling.
October 25, 2025
Just as i settled into a pace and strategy, i reached the brow of a big hill into the untempered wind. 'WHO AM I KIDDING?', I thought with a max'd out grin laughing at my foolishness. A great day out! Southern trains have the same bicycle policy as Southeastern, so they're not unapproachable.
03:45
76.8km
20.5km/h
880m
880m
Charles West went gravel riding.
August 25, 2025
Totally achievable distance for an off road intro.
01:10
18.2km
15.6km/h
210m
220m
Charles West went gravel riding.
August 22, 2025
The drop down from Robinhood is a bit tricky. Improved cycle lane signs to Wouldham could stop cyclists from missing the start and being taunted ever after by its pristine purpose made tarmac. Kemsing really don't want cyclists straying too far from Pilgrims Way with gates made for standard sized people. After persevering the some of the tracks should be ridden with caution. There is a stream you may choose to cross but the waterbed does grip the wheels. Other than the main road through Longfield is busy but once through it the lanes can be enjoyed to Cobham.
04:17
66.0km
15.4km/h
1,070m
1,070m
Charles West went gravel riding.
August 6, 2025
A real gravel adventure that I copied and shorten from something I found on Komoot titled King's Wood.
04:50
66.7km
13.8km/h
1,090m
1,080m
Charles West went gravel riding.
August 2, 2025
It is perhaps unfair to rate this ride with only 3 out of 5 stars but it should be seen as 5 out of 5 stars winning in the balance. Not all of the original komoot course is open and the state edge had a foot track disguised will bramble which saw me using my drop post in earnest. Add to that some longish spells on fast roads and you get the idea. I would do it again probably and parts of it definitely.
05:03
71.2km
14.1km/h
1,040m
1,080m
Charles West planned a road ride.
April 28, 2025
06:39
124km
18.6km/h
1,210m
1,150m
Charles West planned a hike.
May 12, 2022
04:37
16.9km
3.7km/h
250m
250m