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downsmail.co.uk Onyour bike–withnoLycrainsight
WE’RE all more than capable of producing a strenuous reason for not exercising, but two men from WestMalling are doing their bit to demolish our resistance to getting fit – even in winter! Jon Hart (51) and Tim Watling
(56) have launched a social cycling group in a mission to get more of us back on our bikes. The data analyst and former pub-
lisher launched their Sofa to Saddle concept last year and 12 months down the road have 40 “nervous novices” on twowheels everyweek. The differencewith these outings
is that they are totally inclusive, no Lycra required, and free. They’ll even lend you a bike. Jon said: “Cycling is a great way
to get around,meet people and get fit. Age, weight or fitness present
Former pub- lisher Tim Watling (left) and data ana- lyst Jon Hart have amission to get you fit
to go further – about 15 miles – on a
Tuesday.Jon, who researches the cycling routes, said: “Our Sunday socials offer a gentle introduction to the group, with a leisurely ride around the local country lanes. No matter how slow you think you might be, there will always be somebody with you, as well as a hot drink and a biscuit waiting at the end.” He usesMick andAngie to illus-
no barrier to getting back in the saddle. Many of us have an old bike in the garage, we just need a reason to start again.” Tim,who is also a cyclemechanic,
says their oldest cyclist, Suzanne, is 74. She has tried several bikes since arriving for her first outing with a Rayleigh Caprice and now has
plumped for an electric bike. Tim said: “We can fix people’s
bikes, loan them one, and provide different bikes for people to try. Everyone iswelcome.” The groupmeets for a highly so-
cial Sunday 10-mile ride from10am on the second and fourth weekend in themonth. There’s also a chance
SO, what is a qigong or a spudger? Those who did and attended
Malling Rotary Club’s Call My Bluff fund-raiser felt very pleased with themselves and also helped raise £470 for charity. A panel of three did their best to
Malling Rotary president Rosemary Casswell (holding the True sign), with the winning team
convince 50 Rotarians and their guests that their’s was the correct version of the truth as part of an
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“It was great fun and the money raised will be put to good use. “Our next event is the Malling
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