The owner of a cafe loved by cyclists and walkers is set to launch a much bigger venue in the coming weeks – a year after being forced to close his original branch.

Aaron Hudson-Tyreman ran the Independent Pedaler from Highland Court Farm in Bridge, near Canterbury, before it shut 12 months ago following a dispute with his landlord.

He launched a new but smaller cafe called Pedaler on the Port in a 1893 lifeboat house on Clock Tower Square at Dover's Marina Curve.

But Mr Hudson-Tyreman wanted to find a site equivalent in size to the former Bridge branch.

It is hoped it will form part of a triangle-shaped cycling route linking the Dover branch and hopefully a new site in the Bridge or Barham area.

“We opened a very small space at the Marina but in the meantime I was looking for an equivalent site for what we had,” the former barrister said.

“The Montgomery family, who own the beautiful business park the Cattle Yard in Manston, contacted me and said they were building a purpose-built structure which she thought would be perfect for a cafe.

“We looked at it and agreed to take it on as a second site to support the Dover one, where we can’t fit a lot in comparison to the one in Bridge.

“I am aiming to build a ‘triangle’ around Kent where you can cycle from one to another.

“We have the one in Dover, we will open the one in Manston in the coming weeks and we hope to open in the Bridge or Barham area, but the difficulty is finding the right venue.”

Mr Hudson-Tyreman, who has competed in bike races and triathlons around the world with the British army, has also created an Independent Pedaler cycling team, which has won 21 individual National titles and seven team titles.

Speaking about the adversity he has faced, he added: “To any small business struggling to survive, there are amazing people out there who will support and get behind you.

“They will recognise your value and will work with you to create a positive environment from which you can flourish.”

The cafe in Bridge - favoured by cyclists, runners, walkers and families - closed its doors for the last time last June.

The 53-year-old says he invested thousands of pounds into the building but had no choice but to leave following a dispute with the landlord.

“This new venue is equivalent in size but I have double the amount of parking and we have a bigger garden space,” he added.

“We now have a venue which is much more compatible with the volume of support we have in the community of runners, roamers and riders.

“Ironically, we’ve managed to attract so many more people who don’t align themselves with the cycling USP we have.

“It is a passion project and I do feel it to my core. This is not a fly-by-night enterprise.”

It is hoped the new branch will launch in a few weeks but an official opening date has not been confirmed.

Mr Hudson-Tyreman shared the news on Instagram earlier this week, which was welcomed by many people.

One person said: “We are so pleased it has all worked out for you! When life gives you lemons… make coffee.”

Another user posted: “Fantastic news. Thanet needs a place like this. Ride outs from canterbury will be much better now.”

While another comment said: “I’m excited about this location. It will definitely be worth a bike ride over from Hythe.”