Two inspiring cycling challenges are planned for September 2015, both will be in honour of Professor Laurence Goldstein (former Head of School for European Culture and Languages).
Canterbury to Paris
The 50th anniversary Goldstein Cycle Rides include an innovative and exciting Trans-Campus E-Cycle Ride (a project championed by Professor Goldstein) which will bring together staff, students and alumni from across the University as they cycle from our Paris centre to the Canterbury campus. The ride will take four days and on the final day riders will pedal back from Dover to Canterbury, arriving on the Saturday of the 50th anniversary alumni reunion weekend. The performance of cyclists will be monitored throughout, with the live data streamed over the internet; highlighting the scientific, electronics and sport science expertise of our university.
Downlands Cycles are supporting ride by offering 50 year celebration cycles built to order. The bike will have a super specification with lightweight aluminium frame, carbon forks, 20 speed Shimano gears, and will cost around £1000.
You can register here.
Medway to Canterbury
The ’50 for Kent at 50’ will see staff, students and the local community taking part in a 50km cycle ride on routes from either Medway or Canterbury. Both will complete their rides by arriving at the Canterbury campus on 4th September 2015, the first day of the alumni reunion weekend.