WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -No matter what happens in Week 2, this Wimbledon will be remembered.
Most of all, for 11-time major champion Rafael Nadal's second-round defeat to a player ranked 100th - a player who also lost two days later.
"This is not against Rafa, but it was nice to see it's still possible," Roger Federer said. "I think 15 years ago, you had matches like this so much more often on the faster surfaces, that a guy could catch fire and just run through you. Today, it's virtually impossible."
Nadal, Federer and top-ranked Novak Djokovic have combined to win 28 of the past 29 Grand Slam titles, and the last nine at the All England Club.
As action was set to resume Monday with all 16 men's and women's fourth-round matches after the middle Sunday's traditional day off, this much was certain: There will be a first-time Wimbledon men's finalist.
It could be No. 4 Andy Murray, who lost in the semifinals each of the past three years, including to Nadal in 2010 and 2011. Or No. 5 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, a semifinalist last year.
Monday's matchups on the bottom half of the draw: Murray vs. No. 16 Marin Cilic, Tsonga vs. No. 10 Mardy Fish, 126th-ranked qualifier Brian Baker vs. No. 27 Philipp Kohlschreiber, and No. 7 David Ferrer vs. No. 9 Juan Martin del Potro, the 2009 U.S. Open champion who is the only member of that eight-man group with a Grand Slam title on his resume.
On the top half, Djokovic - seeking to win his fifth title in the last seven majors - and Federer - aiming for a record-tying seventh Wimbledon championship - are on course for a semifinal showdown.
The fourth-round pairings: Djokovic vs. Viktor Troicki, Federer vs. Xavier Malisse, No. 18 Richard Gasquet vs. No. 31 Florian Mayer, and No. 26 Mikhail Youzhny vs. Denis Istomin. Only Djokovic and Federer have won major championships; none of the other six has made so much as one Grand Slam final.
"I have been around the block, obviously, and I know how hard it is to, every day, beat the guy ranked 25, 65, 105. ... They all present their challenges," Federer said, adding that Nadal's earlier-than-expected exit "does give many other players great belief in playing us in the future."
Even 16-time major champion Federer found that out. A day after Nadal's loss, Federer dropped the first two sets of his third-round match ... before coming all the way back to win.
Those were only two of the surprising happenings during a wild Week 1. Really, what could Week 2 possibly have in store to equal what the first six days offered?
There was five-time champion Venus Williams' departure on Day 1; the only other time in 16 appearances at Wimbledon that she lost in the first round came during her debut in 1997 at age 17. Her younger sister, four-time champion Serena, is still around, but only barely. She pounded a tournament-record 23 aces to escape the third round with a 9-7 third-set victory.
As superb as both of the Williams siblings are, neither has pulled off what Serena's next opponent managed to do Saturday: a perfect set. No woman had ever won all 24 points in a set in a professional match - and only one man had done it - until 65th-ranked Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan began that way against 10th-seeded Sara Errani of Italy, who was the runner-up at the French Open.
"Hopefully I'll be able to win a point in the set," Serena Williams said, looking ahead and keeping a straight face. "That will be my first goal, and then I'll go from there."
On and on and on it went last week.
Baker, who wasn't even ranked a year ago because he was forced off tour for more than half a decade by a series of operations, continued his remarkable comeback. Fish picked up three victories in his first tournament in about 2 1/2 months after being treated for an accelerated heartbeat.
Another U.S. man, three-time Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick, wouldn't say whether he plans to be back after blowing a kiss to the Centre Court crowd after his third-round loss to Ferrer. And yet another, Sam Querrey, lost a 17-15 fifth set to Cilic after 5 1/2 hours, the second-longest match in tournament history.
Errani was on the good side of another oddity, when she and her second-round opponent, CoCo Vandeweghe of the U.S., were sent home at match point one evening because it was too dark to play. When they returned the next day, Vandeweghe double-faulted right away, allowing Errani to wrap up a victory after seven seconds of "action" - and not a single swing of her racket.
There was more, too.
The tournament seemed to become enamored of its retractable roof, pulling it shut over Centre Court so much that defending champion Djokovic remarked: "I was a little bit surprised, when I saw sunshine, that the roof is closed. Obviously, they're relying on a forecast that I don't think is very reliable here."
Let's hope he's right about that last part, because the outlook called for a chance of rain Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam tournament that takes a day off midway through. It's also the only one that schedules 16 matches on the second Monday.
In addition to Williams vs. Shvedova, the other matches in the bottom half of the women's draw are No. 2 Victoria Azarenka vs. No. 14 Ana Ivanovic, defending champion Petra Kvitova vs. No. 24 Francesca Schiavone, and No. 21 Roberta Vinci vs. Tamira Paszek.
On the top half, it's No. 1 Maria Sharapova vs. No. 15 Sabine Lisicki, No. 8 Angelique Kerber vs. four-time major champion Kim Clijsters in her last Wimbledon appearance, No. 3 Agnieszka Radwanska vs. 145th-ranked qualifier Camila Giorgi, and No. 17 Maria Kirilenko vs. No. 30 Peng Shuai.
"Everyone is playing everyone tough nowadays," Serena Williams said. "You can't underestimate anyone."
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What's next in wild Wimbledon?
Federer and Serena survived close calls, while Nadal and Venus are already home. Could Week 2 be as good when it resumes on Monday?
Source: nbcsports.msnbc.com
Shepherd Neame Kent League Premier Division round-up - Kent Online
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A superb century from Kent youngster Sam Billings steered Hartley Country Club to a thrilling one-wicket victory over Lordswood in the Shepherd Neame Kent League Premier Division on Saturday.
After dismissing third-placed Lordswood for 216, Billings and fellow opener Dan Stickels figured in a stand of 129 for the first wicket. But Stickels' departure signalled a dramatic collapse as the home side slid to 149-7, due mainly to a terrific spell from Amjad Khan who claimed 6-43, including a hat-trick.
Billings (pictured), however, marshalled the tail cleverly, finishing unbeaten on 106 to lead Hartley home with five balls to spare.
All the top three teams lost at the weekend. Leaders Sevenoaks Vine went down by seven wickets at Bromley, where an unbeaten century from Richard Clinton proved decisive. Sevenoaks made 189-9 batting first, with Wayne Morgan taking 5-38, and then Clinton (101 not out) and Miguel Barbosa (55) steered Bromley to only their second win of the season.
Second-placed Blackheath missed the opportunity to take over from Sevenoaks at the top as they went down to a six-wicket defeat at home to Tunbridge Wells.
They looked well placed for victory, however, after setting a target of 276-2, thanks mainly to an impressive 136 from Craig Wood. But the Wells openers had other ideas, with Alex Williams (123) and Gregor Patterson (108 not out) putting on 215 for the first wicket to lead their side to victory.
On a day of upsets, bottom-club Canterbury cruised to a 10-wicket success over fourth-placed Bexley. Ryan Minter produced career best figures of 7-38 as Bexley were whipped out for just 88 and then Dominic Chambers (45) and James Lilley (41) saw Canterbury home without loss.
The final game at Bickley Park saw the home side defeat Beckenham by six wickets. Asked to bat first on a wicket offering the bowlers some assistance, Beckenham were removed for 113 and then skipper Chris Coulson (33) guided his side to victory.
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Wimbledon 2012: Roger Federer and Andy Murray in Action on Day Seven Preview and Where to Watch Live - ibtimes.co.uk
Over in the men's section, 30th seed Andy Roddick bowed out to Spaniard and seventh seed David Ferrer, losing 6-2, 6(8)-7(10), 4-6, 3-6, while local favourite Andy Murray registered a stirring four set victory over Cypriot Marco Baghdatis. Murray, whose last opponent - Croatian Ivo Karlovic - alleged bias treatment in his game against the Scot, dropped the second set in a 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 win, to advance to the fourth round. Also through was fifth seed Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who took less trouble to dispose of Lukas Lacko - 6-4, 6-3, 6-3. The remaining results went pretty much to form, with ninth seeded Argentinean Juan Del Potro beating 19th seeded Japanese Kei Nishikori in straight sets and 16th seed Marin Cilic finding his way past American Sam Querrey - the game was decided by a mammoth fifth set - the Croatian winning 17-15 in the end.
Day Seven:
The highlight of Monday's play will be women's top seed Maria Sharapova and men's third seed Roger Federer, both of whom will play their fourth round games today, against 15th seed Sabine Lisicki of Germany and Xavier Malisse of Belgium, respectively. Also in action will be Azarenka and Murray, who will face five-set marathon man Marin Cilic. The big names will be out in force today, for Serena Williams, David Ferrer and Del Potro will also play (the latter two against each other), as will former women's number one Kim Clijsters and Tsonga. Finally, men's defending champion Novak Djokovic will taken on Serbian compatriot Viktor Troicki on Centre Court.
This is the order of play on the four major courts:
- Centre Court (play starts not earlier than 1 pm BST; all matches are fourth round) -
- Roger Federer (SUI)[3] vs Xavier Malisse (BEL)
- Ana Ivanovic (SRB)[14] vs Victoria Azarenka (BLR)[2]
- Novak Djokovic (SRB)[1] vs Viktor Troicki (SRB)
- No 1 Court (play starts not earlier than 1 pm BST; all matches are fourth round) -
- Maria Sharapova (RUS)[1] vs Sabine Lisicki (GER)[15]
- Marin Cilic (CRO)[18] vs Andy Murray (GBR)[4]
- David Ferrer (ESP)[7] vs Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG)[9]
- No 2 Court (play starts not earlier than 11.30 am BST; all matches are fourth round) -
- Serena Williams (USA)[6] vs Yaroslava Shvedova (KAZ)
- Agnieszka Radwanska (POL)[3] vs Camila Giorgi (ITA)
- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)[5] vs Mardy Fish (USA)[10]
- No 3 Court (play starts not earlier than 11.30 am BST; all matches are fourth round) -
- Francesca Schiavone (ITA)[24] vs Petra Kvitova (CZE)[4]
- Kim Clijsters (BEL) vs Angelique Kerber (GER)[8]
- Richard Gasquet (FRA)[18] vs Florian Mayer (GER[31]
Where to Watch Live:
You can follow all the action live, from 11.30 am to 3.25 pm BST and from 5.50 pm to 8 pm BST, on BBC2. Live action will also be available from 1.45 pm to 6 pm BST on BBC 1. For country specific and broadcasting details and times, check out the BBC television programming Web site. You can also follow the matches live on Wimbledon's official Web site. Catch the highlights of Day Seven from 8 pm to 9 pm BST on BBC 2.
Source: www.ibtimes.co.uk
Wimbledon 2012 Live: Biggest Surprises so Far at All England Club - Bleacherreport.com
The world was stunned last Thursday when men's No. 2 seed and reigning French Open champion Rafael Nadal was ousted in the second round at Wimbledon.
Lukas Rosol's five-set victory over the two-time Wimbledon champion has to this point been the upset of the tournament, but not the only surprise after one week of play at the All England Club.
Here are the biggest surprises so far heading into Monday's Day 7 action (Steam live at ESPN3.com).
Brian Baker
The unseeded American has made it to the fourth round and second week of Wimbledon in his first attempt at the Grand Slam tournament. Baker has won an impressive nine of 10 sets through the first three rounds at the All England Club, and will face off against German Philipp Kohlschreiber on Day 7, who is seeded 27th in the men's draw.
Baker began Wimbledon ranked No. 126 in the world, but has proved over the past week that he is a contender on grass. Baker's story is one that many tennis fans have already and will continue to rally behind. Baker was sidelined from the sport for years after recovering from a number of surgeries on his hip, elbow and sports hernia.
Kim Clijsters
Despite entering this summer's Grand Slam tournament unseeded, 29-year-old Kim Clijsters is into the fourth round of Wimbledon. Clijsters has won four majors, but has never been past the semifinal at the All England Club. The Belgian tennis star has only competed at Wimbledon twice now in the last six years; she made it to the quarterfinal in 2010.
Knowing that this will be her last chance to win the prestigious Slam (she will retire after the 2012 U.S. Open this summer), Clijsters has been on top of her game. She hasn't lost a set yet through three rounds, and took down the No. 12-seeded Vera Zvonareva in the previous round after the Russian retired with Clijsters leading 4-3 in the second set.
Clijsters will face No. 8-seeded German Angelique Kerber on Day 7 at Wimbledon, hoping to advance to the quarterfinals at the All England Club for just the third time in her career.
Xavier Malisse
Belgian tennis player Xavier Malisse will attempt the impossible on Day 7 when he faces off against world No. 3 Roger Federer on Centre Court. Federer hasn't lost before the quarterfinal round at Wimbledon since he fell in the first round back in 2002. Still, Malisse's journey to the fourth round at the All England Club has been an impressive one.
Entering Wimbledon as the No. 75-ranked player in the world on the men's side, little was expected of the 31-year-old veteran. But after two consecutive match wins over ranked players (Gilles Simon and Fernando Verdasco), the world is learning of just how good Xavier Malisse can be on grass. Malisse cracked the semifinals of Wimbledon in 2002; his best career finish at a major.
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Wimbledon: Murray in night-time thriller - BBC News
In one of Wimbledon's best ever third round battles, Andy Murray won against Marcos Baghdatis in four sets.
The match got exciting on Saturday evening with the centre court roof closed and the lights on.
Officials said play could continue until 11pm, but with six minutes to go the match didn't look like it would be finished.
But then Murray powered through the last three games of the fourth set to win the match 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 6-1.
Murray will now take on Croatian Marin Cilic in the fourth round on Monday.
Cilic himself had an epic encounter on Saturday - he took part in the second-longest match in Wimbledon history.
He took five hours and 31 minutes to beat America's Sam Querrey, with a score of 17-15 in the fifth set.
Murray has played Cilic six times and has beaten the Croatian in five of those matches.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Kent’s street-by-street Olympic Torch relay route - Kent News
Olympic Torch
Monday, July 2, 2012
9:22 AM
See where the iconic flame will travel
Communities across Kent are getting set to welcome the iconic Olympic Torch as it makes its way across the UK.
Hundreds of people are expected to line the county’s streets to welcome the Olympic flame as it passes through Kent between July 17 and 20. Celebrations are planned for overnight stopovers in Dover on July 18 and Maidstone on July 19.
Chair of LOCOG Sebastian Coe said: “We bring the Olympic Torch Relay to life.
“The flame symbolises the Olympic spirit and its journey around the UK will bring the excitement of the Games to our streets.
“Now the people know the route the Olympic flame will be carried along and the Torchbearers for their community, they can start planning how they might celebrate and make it Kent’s moment to shine.”
Tuesday, July 17
Torch enters Kent briefly after leaving East Sussex to visit Tunbridge Wells.
Route through Tunbridge Wells (from approx 11.24am)
A264 Mount Ephrain Rd from Bishop’s Down Rd
A264 Mount Ephrain Rd
A264 Mount Ephrain Rd - To roundabout 2nd exit
A26 Grosvenor Rd - Left Turn
A26 Upper Grosvenor Rd - Right Turn
A26 Meadow Rd - Veer Right
A26 Goods Station Rd - Left Turn
A26 Grosvenor Rd
A26 Mount Pleasant Rd
A26 Mount Pleasant Rd - Veer Left
B2023 High St
B2023 High St - Left Turn
A26 London Rd
A26 Eridge Rd
The Pantilles Archway - Right Turn
The Pantilles - Right Turn
Linden Park Rd - Left Turn
A26 Eridge Rd to Summervale Rd
A26 Eridge Rd
Torch then leaves to continue journey in Crowborough
Wednesday, July 18
Torch begins its day in Hastings before making its way along the coast and into Kent.
Route from Hamstreet (at approx 10.30am)
Hamstreet Rd From Sign for Hamstreet village
The Street
Ashford Rd To Hamstreet CP Primary Sch Junction
CONVOY: Hamstreet - Ashford
10:49am
Ashford
Wotton Rd From Ellingham Way Junction- Right Turn
Kingsnorth Rd
Kingsnorth Rd- Right Turn
B2229 Beaver Rd- Left Turn
Beaver Rd
A2042 Beaver Rd- Left Turn
A292 Elwick Rd
A292 Elwick Rd- Right Turn
Bank St
High Street
High Street- Left Turn
A292 Wellesley Rd- Right Turn
A292 Mace Lane
A292 Hythe Rd
A292 Hythe Rd- Right Turn
Essella Rd- Right Turn
Crew Break
Essella Rd- Right Turn
A292 Hythe Rd To Leys Rd Junction
CONVOY: Ashford - Hythe
Hythe
A261 London Rd From Turnpike Hill Junction
A261 Military Rd
A259 Prospect Rd
A259 Prospect Rd- Right Turn
A259 East St
A259 Seabrook Rd
1346
Sandgate
A259 Sandgate Esplanade
A259 Sandgate High St
14:02
Folkestone
A259 Sandgate Hill
A259 Sandgate Rd
A2033 Sandgate Rd
Sandgate Rd
Sandgate Rd- Right Turn
Church St- Left Turn
Rendevous St- Right Turn
Bayle St- Left Turn
Old High St- Left Turn
A260 Tontine St
A2033 Dover Rd
A260 Dover Rd
A260 Hill Rd
A260 Hill Rd- Left Turn To RA 2nd Exit
CONVOY: Folkestone - Samphire Hoe
16:03
Samphire Hoe
forecourt From Service Tunnel
Samphire Hoe Eurotunnel forecourt- Left Turn
Samphire Hoe Eurotunnel forecourt- Right Turn
Samphire Hoe Eurotunnel forecourt- Left Turn
Samphire Hoe Access Road- Left Turn
Samphire Hoe car park
Samphire Hoe car park roundabout
Samphire Hoe car park roundabout- Left Turn
Nature reserve path
Access road- Left Turn
Samphire Hoe To Samphire Hoe access Rd
CONVOY: Samphire Hoe - Dover
18:08
Dover
Prince of Wales Pier From Rescue Boat
Pier forecourt
Port forecourt
Union St
Esplanade- Right Turn
Snaregate Street
A20 Snaregate Street- Left Turn
A256 York Rd
A256 High St- Right Turn
Ladywell
Ladywell- Right Turn
A256 Maison Dieu Rd
A256 Maison Dieu Rd- Left Turn
A258 Castle Hill Rd
Dover Castle lane
Dover Castle lane- Right Turn
Constable’s Rd- Left Turn
Gatehouse Lane
Gatehouse Lane- Left Turn
West Norman Rd- Right Turn
Gangway
Outer Dover Castle forecourt
Dover Castle
Dover Castle roof
Outer Dover Castle forecourt
Gangway- Left Turn
West Norman Rd- Right Turn
Constable’s Rd- Left Turn
A258 Castle Hill Rd
Castle St
King St
Live Site
Live Site- Right Turn
King St
Pedestrian tunnel underpass
Cambridge Terrace pedestrian area
Pedestrian area- Left Turn
1920
Evening Celebration - Marine Parade
Thursday July 19
Torchbearer route starts first full day in Kent - on its way to Maidstone
08:27
Start Deal Pier
Deal Pier - Right Turn
Beach St - Left Turn
King St - Left Turn
High St
A258 - Left Turn
Sondes Rd - Right Turn
A258 Prince of Wales Terrace
A258 Prince of Wales Terrace - Veer Right
A258 Deal Castle Rd - Right Turn
Guildford Rd
Park Ave
Park Ave - Left Turn
A258 London Rd
08:56
Sholden
A258 London Rd
A258 London Rd to Sholden New Rd
CONVOY: Sholden - Sandwich
09:12
Sandwich
Deal Rd from Dover Rd
Deal Rd
New St
Cattle Market
Harnet Street
Harnet Street - Right Turn
Strand Street
Strand Street - Left Turn
High Street
Ramsgate Rd
09:30
Great Stonar
Ramsgate Rd
Ramsgate Rd to sign 50 speed limit
CONVOY: Great Stonar - Cliffs End
09:47
Cliffs End
A256 Sandwich Rd from Foads Ln
A256 Sandwich Rd
A256 Sandwich Rd to Cliffs End Rd
CONVOY: Cliffs End - St Lawrence
09:57
St Lawrence
A299 Canterbury Rd East from Windermere Ave
A253
B2054 London Rd
10:13
Ramsgate
B2054 London Rd
B2054 London Rd - To roundabout 3rd exit
B2054 Grange Rd
B2054 Grange Rd - veer left
B2054 St Augustine’s Rd
10:19
Ramsgate
B2054 Royal Parade
B2054 Royal Parade - To roundabout 2nd exit
B2054 Military Rd - Left Turn
Harbour St - Right Turn
King St
A255 Hereson Rd
A255 Ramsgate Rd
10:44
Broadstairs
A255 Ramsgate Rd
A255 Queens Rd
A255 Queens Rd - Left Turn
Broadstairs
A255 High St
A255 High St - Right Turn
B2053 St Peter’s Park Rd
B2053 Albion Road
B2053 Albion Road - veer right
11:36
St Peters
B2053 Church St - Left Turn
B2053 Westover Rd
Green Ln
Green Ln - Left Turn
B2052 Northdown Park Rd
11:55
Cliftonville
B2051 Queen Elizabeth Avenue
B2051 Queen Elizabeth Avenue - Left Turn
Northdown Rd
B2055 Northdown Rd
B2055 Trinity Square
B2055 Trinity Square - Veer Left
B2055 Hawley St
12:22
Margate
B2055 Hawley St
B2055 Hawley Sq - Right Turn
Mill Lane - Right Turn
High St
High St - Right Turn
B2051 Marine Dr
B2051 Marine Dr - To roundabout 2nd exit
A254 Marine Terrace
A254 Marine Terrace - To roundabout 3rd exit
A28 Canterbury
13:02
Westgate-On-Sea
A28 Canterbury
A28 Canterbury
A28 Canterbury Rd Westgate
A28 Canterbury Rd Westgate
A28 Canterbury Rd Westgate
14:36
Birchington-On-Sea
A28 Canterbury Rd, Birchington
A28 Canterbury Rd, Birchington to Quex View Rd
CONVOY: Birchington-On-Sea - Upstreet
15:03
Upstreet
A28 Island Rd from Grove Ferry Hill
A28 Island Rd to NSL sign
CONVOY: Upstreet - Sturry
15:16
Sturry
A28 Island Rd from Oaklands Way
A28 Island Rd
A28 Island Rd - Veer Left
A28 Sturry Hill
A28 Mill Rd
A28 Mill Rd to Pole # SQA003
CONVOY: Sturry - Canterbury
15:34
Canterbury
A28 Sturry Rd from Vauxhall Rd
A28 Sturry Rd
Northgate
Borough - Veer Left
Palace St - Veer Left
Sun St - Left Turn
Cathderal Precincts
Mercery Ln
St Margarets St
Castle St
Castle St - To roundabout 2nd exit
A28 Wincheap
16:36
Thanington
A28 Wincheap
A28 Wincheap to Ada Rd
CONVOY: Thanington - Faversham
16:52
Faversham
B2040 Love Ln from B2040 Love Ln
B2040 Love Ln
B2040 Love Ln - To roundabout 1st exit
B2040 Whistable Rd
B2020 Whistable Rd - Left Turn
Jubilee Way
Jublilee Way
B2040 Whistable Rd
B2040 East St
East St - Left Turn
Preston St
Preston St - Right Turn
B2041 Forbes Rd
B2041 Forbes Rd - veer right
B2041 The Mall
B2041 The Mall - Left Turn
A2 Canterbury Rd - Right Turn
A251 Ashford Rd to entrance to Kent Fire and Rescue Service
CONVOY: Faversham - Challock
17:51
Challock
A251 Faversham Rd from sign for Challock village
A251 Faversham Rd
A251 Faversham Rd - To roundabout 3rd exit
A252 Canterbury Rd
A252 Canterbury Rd to High Snoad Wood
CONVOY: Challock - Harrietsham
18:19
Harrietsham
A20 Ashford Rd from Downlands
A20 Ashford Rd
A20 Ashford Rd to Lenmead
CONVOY: Harrietsham - Maidstone
18:33
Maidstone
Leeds Castle entrance lane from Leeds Castle entrance lane
Leeds Castle entrance lane - Right Turn
The Causeway Castle Approach Lane - Right Turn
Leeds Castle Gantry
Leeds Castle forecourt
Leeds Castle steps
Castle Gantry - Right Turn
Main Drive
Evening Celebration
Friday July 20
06:42
Maidstone
Mote park car park
Mote park car park - Left Turn
Mote Park entrance
Mote Park gates - Veer Right
Mote Ave
Mote Road
Mote Road - Right Turn
Wat Tyler Way
Wat Tyler Way - Left Turn
Kings St
High Street
High Street - Left Turn
A229 Bishops Way - Veer Right
A229 Mill St - Right Turn
Archbishop’s House entrance - Right Turn
River approach path to jetty
07:05
Maidstone
ALT - Rowing boat from Archbishops Palace
ALT - Rowing boat to Maidstone Rowing Club
Maidstone Rowing Club
jetty forecourt - Veer Left
James Whatham Way to A229 Royal Engineers Rd
CONVOY: Maidstone - Gillingham
07:50
Gillingham
A231 Canterbury Road from Crosley Road
A231 Canterbury Road - Veer Left
Canterbury Street
Skinner Street
Skinner Street - Left Turn
A231 Jeffrey Street - Veer Left
A231 Arden Street - Veer Right
A231 High Street
08:09
Chatham
A231 Brompton Road
A231 Wood Street
A231 Dock Road
A231 Dock Road - Right Turn
A2 Globe Lane - Right Turn
Medway Street
Medway Street - Right Turn
High Street
Victoria Street
08:42
Rochester
East Row
East Row - Right Turn
Vines Lane - Right Turn
St Margaret’s Street
St Margaret’s Street - Veer Right
Boley Hill
Boley Hill
Boley Hill - Left Turn
A2 Corporation Street
A2 High Street
A2 High Street - Veer Left
A2 Commercial Road
A2 Commercial Road - Veer Right
A2
A2 High Street
A2 Castle View Rd
A2 Castle View Rd - Right Turn
A226 Gravesend Rd
A226 Gravesend Rd to ‘Thank you for visiting Medway’ sign
CONVOY: Rochester - Higham
09:37
Higham
A226 Gravesend Rd from Copperfield Crescent
A226 Gravesend Rd
A226 Gravesend Rd to 50 speed sign
CONVOY: Higham - Gravesend
09:51
Gravesend
A226 Rochester Rd from Thong Lane
A226 Rochester Rd
A226 Milton Rd
A226 Milton Rd - Left Turn
Wellington Street - Left Turn
Saddington Street
Saddlington Street - Right Turn
The Grove - Left Turn
A226 Milton Road
King St
New Road
New Road - Left Turn
A226 Darnley Rd
A226 Pelham Rd
A226 Pelham Rd - Left Turn
B261 Old Rd West
B261 Old Rd West - Right Turn
A227 Wrotham Rd
A227 Wrotham Rd to 40 mph signs
11:20 CONVOY: Gravesend - Borough Green
ALT - Paralympic Bicycle on Brand’s Hatch Circuit
12:04
Borough Green
A227 Wrotham Rd from Wye Rd
A227 Wrotham Rd
A227 Wrotham Rd -Veer Right
Western Rd
Western Rd - Right Turn
A25 Borough Green Rd to NSL sign
CONVOY: Borough Green - Seal
12:19
Seal
A25 Maidstone Rd from sign for Seal village and 30 speed sign
A25 Maidstone Rd
12:26
Sevenoaks
A25 Seal Rd
A25 Seal Rd - Left Turn
A225 St Johns Hill
A225 Dartford Rd
A225 Dartford Rd - Right Turn
Pembroke Rd - Right Turn
A224 London Rd
A224 London Rd - Left Turn
Source: www.kentnews.co.uk
