Cycling World Magazine March 2018 | Page 6

6 | Cycling World TACKLING THE WILD CLIMBS Th ink of Dartmoor and you probably think of ponies, Sherlock Holmes and a sort of wild, rugged beauty unique to the British Isles 18 PEDAL POWER IN THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND! In Kent, holidays can easily become car-free, carefree two- wheeled adventures. Expect stunning routes, largely fl at, big-sky landscapes, and tranquil country lanes. Making Kent perfect for a weekend break or longer sessions in the saddle. 34 OF DARTMOOR and of course, Dartmoor is also famous for being prett y damn hilly. For bike riders who enjoy suff ering up gradients and lying splutt ering in the heather aft erwards, the Moor is home to a handful of the toughest climbs in the UK – at least if you take Simon Warren’s book, ‘100 Greatest Cycling Climbs’ as a decent indicator. 43 BOOK REVIEW Th e Complete Bike Owner’s Manual Repair and Maintain in Simple Steps and Pedal Power Inspirational Stories from the World of Cycling Still cycling 29 With a shared love of cycling, Pamela and John White prove that simply heading out together on bicycles can be the start of something very special. C ONT