The families of two cyclists who died in a fatal car crash have described them as "amazing" people.

Steven Anscomb, 60, and Natasha Lewis, 51, died at the scene of the crash near Gravesend, Kent, on Sunday.

Anscomb's wife Fiona and daughters Liberty and Imogen said in a statement: "He will be so very deeply missed by so many and has been robbed of the special times of life."

Lewis's daughter Hermione said: "No words can describe what an amazing, thoughtful, and strong woman she was."

Aaron Turner, 22, of Craylands Square in Swanscombe, has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving in relation to the fatal crash.

He was further charged with failing to stop at the scene and possession of a class C drug.

A third cyclist involved in the incident was taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries.

Medway Magistrates' Court heard on Thursday the riders had been on a training outing prior to a "very long cycle ride" they were planning overseas.

Anscomb's family said the cycle was "his last ride before his big bike ride to Amsterdam, but sadly he never came home".