Kent top-fruit supplier AC Goatham & Son this weekend hosted their own Tour de Pomme to celebrate the start of the 2016 apple harvest.
The company partnered with local club the Grain Peninsula Cycling Club for the event, which took place yesterday (21 August), and saw cyclists visit 12 Goatham farms over a 78.6-mile route.
Crossing the North Downs, from Medway heading south to Sutton Valance and back via Sittingbourne and Gillingham, the route was both challenging and hilly.
Commercial director Carol Ford, who took part in the race, said: “I’ve been part of the Grain Peninsula Cycling Club for several months now and I thought it would be a great idea to raise awareness of how great cycling is in Kent, as well as celebrating the start of the 2016 apple harvest.
“The tour took us to 12 of AC Goatham & Son’s farms, with pit-stops at popular locations such as The Barnyard at Gore Farm. Following on from Britain’s success in both the Tour de France and the Olympics this summer, it would be great to see more people who are interested in cycling visiting the club to have a go. And what better way to refuel while cycling is to enjoy a delicious and healthy Kent apple.”
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