I am a writer and cycle journalist who enjoys long rides, wild camping and seeking out the path less travelled. I have recently written a book, Bikepacking, on the growing trend of mountain biking and lightweight camping, and try to camp out on a ride wherever possible. However, I also enjoy walking and running in the hills, particularly around my home in Somerset, though if I am looking for something a little wilder I'll often head north to the Peak District, Lake District, Cheviots or Black Mountains, or the Highland bothies of Scotland
August 3, 2017
This is a long, languid and surprisingly lumpy tour, given that Kent has such a reputation for being flat! It mixes quiet country roads, muddy bridle paths and some great technical forest riding. It's a perfect two-day ride too - with lots of accommodation or camping options around Wye, its halfway point