June EOM Ride Out
2024-06-30 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | McD’s – East Grinstead, 165 LONDON ROAD, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure courtesy of our Kent Area Chief Instructor, Paul Ingleton, is a jaunty ride through Sussex and Kent down to the coast at Dungeness.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday June 30th for a pre-ride briefing at 9:00am to leave at 9:15am. Ending at approximately 3:30pm.
Meeting Point Location: McDonald’s, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Closest Petrol Station: Esso – Just round the one way system from the start point
Pre-ride coffee/tea: Coffee/tea/breakfast available at start point, arrive early enough to leave on time
Lunch stop: The Pilot Inn at Dungeness, TN29 9NJ
Ride Description
Journey through the back roads of Sussex and Kent to Dungeness for lunch, and then to Mickey’s Diner for mid afternoon.
No coffee stop planned in the morning, but possible, depending on timing, in the afternoon.
Route after lunch different, and ride end is different to start point (see below)
Outward Route: East Grinstead to Dungeness
Return Route: Dungeness to Mickey’s Diner, Blue Bell Hill, Ayelsford, ME20 7EZ

Please bring your Membership Card with you and ensure you check the club website for any last minute amendments to this event –> Southern Riders Events
** New and Recent members, remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and other club riding activities

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be below 3C degrees at the ride start point, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case.
Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

July EOM Ride Out
2024-07-28 08:00 - 17:30 | Costa, Billingshurst, Costa Coffee, A29 Stane Street, Billingshurst, RH14 9LY, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9LY, United Kingdom
A longish EOM ride this month of around 220 miles with our ACI for Sussex – Andy Palmer. To quote Andy – “I don’t feel I’ve had a ride unless I’ve done at least 150 miles!”

RIDE DETAILS
Meeting point: at Costa/Shell Billingshurst on the A29, 07:45 ish for an 08:15 briefing and then departure. Shell petrol adjacent. Costa Coffee, Stane St, Billingshurst RH14 9LY
Route detail:
A flowing ride along the A272 to the west of Petersfield where we will leave the A272 and take in some unclassified roads (away from the average speed cameras). Arriving on the outskirts of Winchester for our morning tea/coffee stop at Cobbs hopefully just as they open at 10:00. Cobbs of Winchester, Springvale Rd, Headbourne Worthy, Winchester SO23 7LD
Then it is on to the North Wessex Downs and some lovely brisk and flowing roads towards Marlborough (fuel stop here) and onto our lunch stop for around 12:30.
Lunch stop: still to be confirmed.
Return route:
Leaving lunch around 2pm, we will head back on another lovely route via HIghclere and Kingsclere and on to a quick splash and dash at: Loomies, Alton Road GU32 1JX for around 4pm, then heading back to the start for 5:30-6pm

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be below 3C degrees at the ride start point, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case.
Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

Thursday Fish n' Chip Lunch Ride
2024-09-12 09:30 - 16:30 | McDs Maresfield/Uckfield A22/A26, Maresfield Bypass, Maresfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5EP, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure courtesy of Steve Wolton, with the promise of a splendid late Summers day ride through the Sussex and Kent countryside, for this popular weekday jolly. Riding through our green and pleasant countryside to the coast to enjoy that Great British bikers favourite lunch.
If you would like to join the ride, then please follow the registration guide below.

RIDE DETAILS
Thursday September 12th:
10:00am meet with a 10:15 pre-ride brief for 10:30am wheels rolling and returning to Maresfield services around 16:00.
Meeting Point Location: McDonalds, A22/A26 Services Maresfield, Uckfield TN22 5EP.
Closest Petrol Station(s): Adjacent services
Pre-ride coffee/tea ? If you want a McDs breakfast or tea/coffee and to be ready for wheels rolling, get there with enough time to enjoy it and do leave enough for your lunch.
Lunch stop: The Waterfront Chippy, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, BN23 5UZ (other food options are available!)
Ride Description
Todays ride will be approx 120 miles through the fantastic Weald of Kent & Sussex. Heading initially in an easterly direction to Tenterden, Appledore & Rye and then winding our way back along the South Coast and through part of the South Downs National Park to finish back at our original start point by approx 4:30pm. We will make a brief stop after about 80 miles for a leg stretch and toilets for those who need it, before heading to our lunch stop in Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne. Here you will find an excellent fish & chip shop as well as a wide range of other eateries and all the usual sights and sounds of a busy marina.
Our route will include plenty of “old favourites” and possibly a few new one’s, on a mixture of A & B roads and some carefully selected single-track routes to help us stay out of the traffic – and we won’t be passing through Lewes this time!

Please bring your Membership Card with you and ensure you check the club website for any last minute amendments to this event –> Southern Riders Events
** New and Recent members, remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and other club riding activities

REGISTRATION:
Please note, there are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register via email directly with the ride leader at steveandjackywolton@gmail.com

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate that you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

Please be fully fuelled and ready to go prior to the start of the day.
Have a safe enjoyable day.
Ride Smart – Ride Safe !

September EOM Ride Out
2024-09-29 08:45 - 16:00 | Pease Pottage Services, M23 Junction 11 (A23), Brighton Road, Crawley,, RH11 9YA, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure this month, courtesy of one of our instructors – Paul Matchett; he is set to take us on a jolly across West Sussex and onto the delights of South and North Hampshire.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday September 29th. Arrive in good time for a pre-ride brief around at 08:45 with a departure at 09:00. Note we are finishing (at a different location) at approx 15:30

Meeting Point Location: Pease Pottage Services, M23 J11, Brighton Rd, Crawley RH11 9YA.
Closest Petrol Station: At the start point.
Pre-Ride coffee/tea: At the start point.
Lunch Stop: The Flight Deck Cafe, Lasham Airfield, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5SS
Outward Route:
We start our journey through the biking A & B roads of West Sussex, heading towards Chichester and then on towards Havant, where we’ll stop at Shell Services, (Durrants Rd, Rowlands Castle, Havant PO9 6BB) for a quick coffee/comfort/fuel break. We then head northwest on a mixture of roads in the direction of Winchester, turning north and running up through the Candovers and onto Lasham Airfield. Total distance 88 miles.
Return Route:
After lunch we head a more direct route back eventually finishing at Billingshurst Services, Unit 2, Business Park, New Rd, Billingshurst RH14 9LY. Total distance 49 miles

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be below 3C degrees at the ride start point, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case.
Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

October EOM Ride Out
2024-10-27 09:00 - 22:00 | Costa, Billingshurst, Costa Coffee, A29 Stane Street, Billingshurst, RH14 9LY, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9LY, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure courtesy of our very own Group Chief Instructor, Steve Tovee, a scenic ride up towards Oxford.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday October 27th from 08:30, for a pre-ride brief at 9:00 and Wheels-up at 09:15
Meeting Point Location: Costa Coffee, Stane St, Billingshurst, RH14 9LY
Closest Petrol Station: At start point
Pre-ride coffee/tea: Costa Coffee, Stane St, Billingshurst, RH14 9LY
Lunch stop: H Cafe – Deacon’s Garage, Oxford Rd, Dorchester, Wallingford OX10 7LY
Ride Description
We will be riding from Billingshurst to the H Cafe in Dorchester. Taking in the scenic route. It’s approx 2 hours each way and 70-80miles. This will be a shorter rise as it is the end of October, with shorter days.
A morning tea stop may be added. There is also fuel at the lunch stop.
Return Route: A different route back to the same point as the start, by around 3:30/4:00pm.

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

November EOM Ride Out
2024-11-24 08:30 - 16:00 | BP / McDonalds Princes Road, Dartford, 474 Princes Rd, Dartford, DA1 1YT, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure courtesy of one of our newer instructors, Bobby Thomson O’Connor has a lovely ride up into the wilds of Essex to Hylands Park.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday November 24th. Setting off from Dartford Services – with a briefing at 08:45, leaving at 09:00. Return by 3pm. Come earlier for a coffee / chat beforehand.
Meeting Point Location: Dartford Service, DA1 1YT
Closest Petrol Station: At start
Pre-ride coffee/tea: At start (McDonalds)
Lunch stop: Hyland Park and Gardens
Ride Description
After an unavoidable bit of the M25 through the tunnel – the remainder of the ride will be mainly A and B roads. A mid-morning tea stop is planned if time allows.
Return will be more direct – to allow enough daylight after the ride to let people get home.
Return by around 15:00 for a total of approx 140 miles.

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

December / Year End - EOM Ride Out
2024-12-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Sevonoaks Shell, Shell, London Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, TN15 7RR, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7RR, United Kingdom
For our Year End ride, we have a ride led through Kent and Sussex by one of our existing gold level riders – Rish Rai.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday December 29th – Meeting at 09:00 for a 09:20 briefing, and a departure at 09:30 sharp. Ride finishes around 15:00.
Meeting Point Location: Shell, London Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, TN15 7RR. Coffee, snacks, toilets available on site.
Closest Petrol Station: At start point
Pre-ride coffee/tea: At start point
Lunch stop: Route 1066 Cafe, Robertsbridge
Ride Description: Outbound – A ride on A & B roads through the Kent and East Sussex countryside – passing through Brenchley, Horsmonden, Lamberhurst, Burwash. Pit stop at Little Bull Cafe Brenchley.
Return – back via Rolvenden, Benenden – finishing at McDonalds on the A228 in Snodland / Holland in north Kent.
Total trip ~110 miles.

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

February EOM Ride Out
2025-02-23 09:15 - 16:00 | Blue Boy Services A21, Hastings Road, TONBRIDGE, TN12 7HE, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure this month, courtesy of Simon Lucas, is a lovely ride through Kent and Sussex.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday February 23rd. Arrive in good time (~09:15) for a coffee/tea and a pre-ride brief at 09:45. Wheels up shortly after, around 10:00.
Meeting Point Location: Kippings Cross BP Petrol Station / Burger King Car Park (TN12 7HE)
Closest Petrol Station: At start
Pre-ride coffee/tea: At start
Lunch stop: Custom Cafe, Bexhill. Approx 12:00 noon.
Ride Description
A shorter ride, given the time of year, of approximately 120 miles in total.
From Kippings Cross, the ride will be on A and B roads and mostly national speed limits through Kent and Sussex.
The return journey is planned for 30 miles, back to Kippings Cross, although if road and weather conditions permit, a longer route may be taken. Ride finish around 3pm.

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

March EOM Ride Out
2025-03-30 09:00 - 16:00 | McD’s – East Grinstead, 165 LONDON ROAD, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET, United Kingdom
Currently a work in progress, details to follow.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday March 30th with a pre-ride briefing at 09:15, and wheels up at 09:30. Arrive earlier if you want a coffee/tea ahead of time.
Meeting Point Location: McDonalds, 165 London Rd, East Grinstead RH19 1ET.
At the start there is plenty of parking at the rear of site – please park as a group to minimise disruption to other users.
Closest Petrol Station: Esso within 500m in East Grinstead one way system or Jet 100m adjacent.
Pre-ride coffee/tea: McDonalds
Lunch stop: Wings Cafe at Headcorn Aerodrome
Ride Description
A spooktacular route passing through Pluckley, England’s most haunted village using some great roads across West Sussex, Kent and East Sussex, for a total of approx 130 miles.
Outward Route:
Heading towards Bayham Abbey, Goudhurst, across to Charing and then circling back towards Headcorn for a lunch stop
Return Route:
From Headcorn towards Bodium Castle, Battle and ending at Cross in Hand.
Ride end will be at the Shell Petrol Station at Cross in Hand, near Heathfield, allowing time for participants to head home whilst still light.

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

April EOM Ride Out
2025-04-27 08:30 - 15:30 | McD’s – East Grinstead, 165 LONDON ROAD, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure courtesy of our very own Kent Area Chief Instructor, Paul Ingleton, is a lovely ride through Kent and Sussex down to the coast fo lunch.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday April 27th. Meet at McDonalds in East Grinstead for an 08:45 briefing, and departure at 09:00am.
Meeting Point Location: McDonalds in East Grinstead (RH19 1ET)
Closest Petrol Station: Jet next door, or Esso in the one way system
Pre-ride coffee/tea: At McDonalds, arrive early if needed.
Lunch stop: The Pilot Inn at Dungeness
Ride Description
A lovely ride through the Sussex and Kent countryside (A roads and B roads), with a petrol stop at Brenzett) prior to lunch down on the coast at The Pilot, Dungeness. The return will be through Kent to Mickeys Diner (north of Maidstone). The ride should finish around 3pm.

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

MAY EOM Ride Out
2025-05-25 09:30 - 17:00 | Billys on the Road, Billys on the Road Cafe, A29 Stane Road, Five Oaks, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9AE, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure courtesy of John Cowburn a jaunty ride through Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday May 25th, 09:30am for wheels up at 10:00am (pre-ride brief at 09:50). Return anticipated around 16:30.
Meeting Point Location: Billys on the Road Cafe on A29 Stane Street, Billingshurst, RH14 9AE.
Closest Petrol Station: 3 petrols stations within 1/2 mile (cheapest is EG at Platts Corner Services)
Pre-ride coffee/tea: At Start
Lunch stop: Departure Lounge Cafe, Alton, GU34 4BH; 2 hour ride approx.
Ride Description
Route will be mainly B roads, wriggling through South Downs and Surrey Hills, some single tracks. Cracking scenery.
Total mileage around 120 miles.
Return Route: Return to Billys around 16:30 (Billys will be closed by this point).

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

JUNE EOM Ride Out
2025-06-29 08:30 - 16:30 | BP Services Parkers Green A26, A26 Hadlow Rd, Tonbridge TN11 0AB, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0AB, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure courtesy of one of our newer instructors, Bobby Thomson O’Connor, a lovely ride through Kent and East Sussex.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday June 29th – for a pre-ride briefing at 08:45 and wheels rolling at 09:00. Return anticipated around: 16:30.
Meeting Point Location: BP Services, A26 Hadlow, TN11 0AB
Closest Petrol Station: At meeting point
Pre-ride coffee/tea: At meeting point
Lunch stop: Wylands Farm Cafe – TN33 0SU
Ride Description
A lovely ride through Kent and East Sussex, mainly on A and B roads There will be plenty of smooth and winding roads, with a few scattered single track roads,
Outward Route: Heading east through Kent and then South into East Sussex with a tea stop at the midpoint to the lunch stop.
Distance: Approx 170-180 miles, with a fuel stop just before lunch
Return Route: Heading west through East Sussex before turning North into Kent. Finishing at the start point.

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

JULY EOM Ride Out
2025-07-27 08:30 - 17:00 | Dorking Esso, 18 LONDON ROAD, DORKING, RH4 1JA, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1JA, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure, courtesy of Thomas Jensen, is a lovely ride down towards Chichester.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday July 27th, with a briefing at 08:45, wheels rolling 09:00. Return anticipated around 16:00.
Meeting Point Location: Esso Petrol Station, Dorking (18 London Road, RH4 1JA)
Closest Petrol Station: Start point
Pre-ride coffee/tea: At start point
Lunch stop: Planned at Tangmere Cockpit Cafe at Military Aviation Museum
Ride Description
A lovely journey through the quiet roads of Surrey and Sussex down towards the coast.
Similar roads on the return.
Round trip of about 140 miles, planning to be back around 16:00.

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

Older Bike Summers Ride & Lunch
2025-08-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Tulleys Farm, Tulleys Escape Rooms, Turners Hill Rd, Worth, Crawley Down, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PE, United Kingdom
And now something a little different…. On offer for your pleasure courtesy of Tim Bergin a steady jaunty ride to luncheon destination TBC on your older bike.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday August 10th 9:00am for a pre-ride briefing – Start: 09:30am. Return anticipated around 3:30pm.
For those of you who have something that might best be described classic, vintage or simply an old (pre-2000) Bike, you are invited to join us for a ride with a difference.
We are hoping to get a collection of old, eclectic and unusual bikes of their era together for a Summer spin to a pleasant lunch destination. The more unusual the better.
eg: KH1, Ducati SS900 or 350, T500, CB250/350, Velocette Thruxton, early Fireblade/GSXR etc
The ride will be a nice relaxing jaunt over for a spot of lunch at Goodwood and a leisurely ride home again. Spanners to the ready!
If you have any Sports bike that pre-dates 2000 and fancy coming along, you will be very welcome.
So, if you are interested, then please reply to this mail with details of what you will be riding. If you have any photos to share of your pride and joy, then we would like to share those too on our webpage and or Facebook forum.
Meeting Point Location: Tulleys Farm
Lunch stop: TBC

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
Register by emailing membership@southernriders.org

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

August EOM Ride Out
2025-08-31 08:30 - 16:30 | Cafe Anatolia, 2 Brookfield Road, Ashford, TN23 4ES, 2 Brookfield Road, Ashford, TN23 4ES, Ashford, TN23 4ES
A joyous Summers days ride with Adam Shand with a rare treat to explore the Garden of England!

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday August 31st – meeting at 09:00 for a 09:20 briefing and 09:30 start. Return anticipated around 15:30-16:00
Meeting Point Location: Cafe Anatolia, 2 Brookfield Road, Ashford, TN23 4ES
Closest Petrol Station: Shell, next to Cafe
Pre-ride coffee/tea: At start location (open from 09:00)
Lunch stop: The Airport Cafe
Ride Description
A ride through The Kent countryside from Ashford, flirting with the East Sussex border as we arrive at the coast for our first stop. We then take some more challenging and twisty roads through the Romney Marshes, passing through farmland linked by old, beautiful Hamlets, heading towards one of my favourite lunch stops at The Airport Cafe. We then take some varied roads, exploring parts of the Kent downs before arriving at the coast once again at our main stop, The Battle Of Britain Memorial. This is a truly humbling location that offers a spectacular view of the English channel and an alternative perspective. They also have expert guides on site to talk to, a nice cafe and gift shop. This is where the route can end, allowing people to spend as long or little time here as they like, it’s also odirectly linked to the M20 or A2 for easy access to motorways. For those wanting a bit more, I have a shorter route back towards Ashford that takes in some more of the Kent downs as well of a few more of my favoourite roads, offerng an exciting ride for anyone looking to make the most of the days ride.
Total distance – 130 miles; with a number of shorter and longer stops planned (see above)
End of Ride: Tescos, Kingsnorth, Ashford (TN23 3LU)

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

SEPTEMBER EOM Ride Out
2025-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Pease Pottage Services, M23 Junction 11 (A23), Brighton Road, Crawley,, RH11 9YA, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure courtesy of one of our newer instructors – Paul Matchett is a lovely ride through Sussex and Hampshire.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday September 28th – Meet at 08:00 (or before for coffee); Pre-ride briefing at 08:15; Wheels up at 08:30. Return anticipated (different location) around 15:30
Meeting Point Location: Pease Pottage Services, M23 Junction, 11 Brighton Rd, Crawley RH11 9YA
Closest Petrol Station: At the start point
Pre-ride coffee/tea: At the start point
Lunch stop: Army Flying Museum
Ride Description
Consisting of a mix of A, B and minor roads for a total of 160 miles.
Outward Route:
We start our journey through the A & B roads of Sussex, heading towards Chichester and then on towards Havant, where we’ll stop at Shell Services, (Durrants Rd, Rowlands Castle, Havant PO9 6BB) for a quick coffee/comfort/fuel break. We then head west on a mixture of roads before looping round to the south of Winchester and up to the Army Flying Museum. Total distance 100 miles
Return Route: After lunch we head a more direct route back eventually finishing at Billingshurst Services, Unit 2, Business Park, New Rd, Billingshurst RH14 9LY. Total distance 60 miles

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

OCTOBER EOM Ride Out
2025-10-26 08:30 - 16:30 | McDs Maresfield/Uckfield A22/A26, Maresfield Bypass, Maresfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5EP, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure courtesy of Steve Roys, one of our instructors, is a joyous autumn ride through the Sussex and Kent countryside.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday October 26th. Assemble before 9am for coffee / breakfast if desired; Briefing at 09:20; Depart at 09:30. Return anticipated around 15:30/15:45
Meeting Point Location: McDonald’s Maresfield, Uckfield by-pass A26/A272 (50.988854, 0.090508)
Closest Petrol Station: At start point
Pre-ride coffee/tea: At start point
Lunch stop: Hawkhurst Fisheries
Ride Description
The route winds its way through about 135 miles of The High Weald national landscape across the the East Sussex and Kent countryside. It covers A roads, B Roads, some back lanes and even a bit of Dual Carriageway. Something for everyone. We will have a very short coffee/comfort/regroup stop in the morning before continuing to the scenic Hawkhurst fisheries for lunch at about 12:30. After lunch we head back east to our starting point at Maresfield.

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

NOVEMBER EOM Ride Out
2025-11-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Costa, Billingshurst, Costa Coffee, A29 Stane Street, Billingshurst, RH14 9LY, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9LY, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure this month, courtesy of our just retired GCI – Steve Tovee, is a lovely Autumn ride through beautiful parts of Sussex and Hampshire over to Stockbridge.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday Nov 30th. Meet from 08:45 / 09:00 am for a 09:30 wheels up. Back by around 3pm.
Meeting Point Location: Costa Coffee at Billingshurst – Stane Street, Billingshurst, RH14 9LY
Closest Petrol Station: At start.
Pre-ride coffee/tea: At start
Lunch stop: The White Hart in Stockbridge, SO20 6HF
Ride Description
A lovely, gentle ride through the West Sussex and Hampshire countryside across to Stockbridge, just north west of Winchester.

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

December End of Year Ride Out
2025-12-28 09:00 - 15:30 | BP Kipping’s Cross, Hastings Rd, Kipping's Cross, Tonbridge TN12 7HE, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 7HE, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure courtesy of one of our gold riders and trainee instructors, Jerry Palmer, is a nice Winters ride down to Dungeness and back.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday December 28th. Meet at 9am for coffee / breakfast, with a briefing at 09:20, to depart at 09:30. Return anticipated between 15:00-15:30.
Meeting Point Location: Blue Boys BP Petrol & Burger King, A21 Hastings Road, Kippings Cross, nr Matfield, TN12 7HE
Closest Petrol Station: At start point
Pre-ride coffee/tea: At start point
Lunch stop: Britannia Cafe, Dungenesss
Ride Description
A winter ride on Kent & East Sussex roads to enjoy good progress on A roads, B roads and short dual carriageway. In all, about 130 miles. A short coffee stop and comfort break after about an hour, before heading off to Dungeness and lunch via one of the very best and unmissable roads bordering East Sussex and Kent. Lunch at around 13:00hrs. After lunch, heading back towards our start point at Blue Boys roundabout and services via a different route.

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

January - EOM Ride Out
2026-01-25 09:30 - 16:00 | Esso Petrol Station, 18 London Road, Dorking, RH4 1JA, Esso Petrol Station, 18 London Road, Dorking, RH4 1JA, Dorking, RH4 1JA, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure as the first End of Month ride of 2026, courtesy of one of our Senior Instructors, Jason White, is a lovely Winter’s ride through beautiful Surrey and Sussex to Petworth.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday January 25th: Pre-ride brief at 09:50; Wheels up: 10:00am; Finish by: 13:30-14:00pm
Meeting Point Location: ESSO Petrol Station, 18 London Road (A24), Dorking, RH4 1JA
Closest Petrol Station: Meeting Point
Pre-ride coffee/tea: Meeting Point
Lunch stop: Golden Square, Petworth, GU28 0AP
Ride Description
Due to the time of year this has been designed as a leisurely, but not too leisurely, ride with plenty of chances to warm yourselves with a cuppa, hence the later start and earlier finish. This EOM is perfect for those wishing to practice using the limit point to smooth out their ride using acceleration sense and those who are looking for some Roman roads to practice overtaking. You will be wise to only travel at a speed where you can stop safely on your side of the road in the distance you can see to be clear since during the recce Jason came across logging lorries, horses, tractor, cyclists and walkers !
Outward Route: We will start off in Dorking at the 24hr garage and head south through the picturesque Leith Hill National Trust area and continue on open and flowing roads to Billingshurst where there will be a chance to reflect on your ride over a cup of tea at the Toat Cafe, Stane St, Pulborough RH20 1DN.
After that we will continue south, passing Storrington, and on towards Bury Hill. We won’t stop there though but will continue west towards Eartham where we will strike north on Roman Roads. Arriving in Petworth we will have a quick tour of the one way system to get to the car park and find a cafe for a drink; Cherry’s Deli and Bakery has been recommended.
Distance of ride and any stops: Total ride length – 84 miles
Return Route: Fully refreshed, completely dry and bored of amazing roads with no traffic we will head north across the undulating Surrey roads through Morris dancer land and end up at Newlands Corner, a popular biker meeting place. The cafe there has a wide range of food and is ideally located to end the ride being not far from the A25 and M25.
If return destination is different – Newland’s Corner, Albury, Guildford GU4 8SE

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

February - EOM Ride out
2026-02-22 08:30 - 16:00 | McD’s – East Grinstead, 165 LONDON ROAD, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure this month, courtesy of one of our instructors, and our Group Secretary, Darren Stewart, is a lovely ride through < Kent and Sussex > to the Custom Cafe for lunch.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday Feb 22nd – Pre-ride briefing: 09:00; Wheels up: 09:15. Return to finish at Cross in Hand anticipated around 3:30-4:00 pm.
Meeting Point Location: McDonalds, East Grinstead, 165 London Road, RH19 1ET – plenty of parking at the rear, please park together to minimise impact to others.
Closest Petrol Station: Esso and Jet within 500m
Pre-ride coffee/tea: At start – please consume before pre-ride brief at 09:00
Lunch stop: Custom Cafe, Bexhill
Ride Description
A great route flirting with the boundaries of East Sussex and Kent on mainly A & B roads, with plenty of Nation Speed Limits for good measure.
Outward Route: From East Grinstead out towards Goudhurst and Sutton Valence. No planned stops apart from lunch and fuel. 150 miles in total.
Return Route: Heading back to our end point at Cross in Hand on some nice A & B roads. Aiming to be back around 4pm.
** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

March - EOM Ride Out
2026-03-29 09:00 - 16:00 | McDs Maresfield/Uckfield A22/A26, Maresfield Bypass, Maresfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5EP, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure this month, courtesy of one of our instructors, Steve Roys, is a lovely ride through Kent and Sussex to lunch near Hurst Green.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday March 29th – Pre-ride briefing: 09:15; Wheels up: 09:30.
Meeting Point Location: McDonald’s Maresfield, Uckfeld By-Pass A26/A272, TN22 5EP (50.988854, 0.090508)
Closest Petrol Station: At start point
Pre-ride coffee/tea: At start point
Lunch stop: Planters Garden Centre, A21, just north of Hurst Green (fuel within 100 mtrs)
Ride Description
The route winds its way through about 140 miles of The High Weald national landscape across the East Sussex and Kent countryside. It covers A roads, B Roads, some back lanes and even a bit of Dual Carriageway. Something for everyone….. We will have a very short coffee/comfort/regroup stop in the morning before continuing to Planters Garden centre on the A21 for lunch at about 13:00. After lunch we head back East, in a very round and about way, to our starting point at Maresfield. For those who enjoyed Octobers ride, this route is a slightly extended version that covers similar roads, but with different stops, and in a mix and match order. Several sections are done in the reverse direction. For those who have further to travel, you are always welcome to head back home after lunch. If the clocks changing catches you out, or the loss of an hours sleep is too much to face…. you can also join us at Planters for the return run… please still register for the ride as I need to give the cafe an indication of numbers to ensure they don’t run out of sausage rolls!

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

Fish and Chip lunch Ride
2026-04-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Billys on the Road, Billys on the Road Cafe, A29 Stane Road, Five Oaks, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9AE, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure courtesy of John Cowburn, with the promise of a splendid early Spring days ride through the bluebell countryside, for this popular Friday jolly through our green and pleasant countryside to the coast to enjoy that Great British favourite lunch.
If you would like to join the ride, then please follow the registration guide below.

RIDE DETAILS
Friday April 17th
10:00am meet for 10:30am wheels rolling and returning to Billy’s around 16:00.
Meeting Point Location: Billy’s On The Road cafe on the A29 just north of Billingshurst. (Stane St, Billingshurst RH14 9AE)
Closest Petrol Station(s): Five Oaks BP just north of Billy’s or East Billingshurst Business Park, at the roundabout just south of Billy’s.
Pre-ride coffee/tea ? If you want a Billy’s breakfast and to be ready for wheels rolling, get there with enough time to enjoy it – leave enough for your lunch.
Lunch stop: Ma Kellys chip shop in Emsworth. PO10 7DG.
Ride Description
Probably 80 miles to Emsworth through the South Downs National Park, a good mix of some terrific roads and views.
A return of about the same distance along a mainly different wiggly route arriving at Billys by 4pm or maybe a fraction earlier?

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing John at jj.cowburn@btinternet.com .

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you
Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be below 3C degrees at the ride start point, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case.

Please be fully fuelled and ready to go prior to the start of the day.
Have a safe enjoyable day.
Ride Smart – Ride Safe !

April - EOM Ride Out
2026-04-26 09:00 - 16:30 | Ashington Services, BP, London Road, ASHINGTON, East Sussex, RH20 3AT, United Kingdom
A splendid Spring days ride across Sussex in the good company and leadership of Peter Burfiend.

RIDE DETAILS
A comfortable day’s riding, about 160 miles round trip through the Sussex countryside. Taking in smaller A and B roads, some twisties and a few nadgery country lanes to hopefully cater for all tastes.
Meeting Point : Ashington Services on A24 just north of Washington roundabout. Meet 09:00 for 09:15 pre-ride briefing and 09:30 depart.
Closest petrol station: At meeting point

Pre-Ride coffee/tea: At meeting point
Lunch Stop: Custom Cafe, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4QR on the A259 ETA 12:30

Outward Route: Approximately 80 miles heading east through Hassocks then looping north at Offham and Cross-in Hand where we will have a stop for fuel and then continue looping north then east through Mayfield before turning south down through Battle to our lunch destination just west of Bexhill-on-Sea.

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

May - EOM Ride Out
2026-05-31 09:00 - 16:30 | Tulleys Farm, Tulleys Escape Rooms, Turners Hill Rd, Worth, Crawley Down, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PE, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure this month, courtesy of one of our instructors, Tim Bergin, is a lovely ride through the roads of East and West Sussex and Hampshire to Goodwood and on to Caffeine and Machine, near Petersfield.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday May 31st – Pre-ride briefing: 09:20; Wheels up: 09:30. Return anticipated around 16:30. Arrive earlier for a coffee !
Meeting Point Location: Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill Rd, Crawley RH10 4PE
Closest Petrol Station: ASDA Express Petrol Station, Balcombe Rd, Worth, Turners Hill, Crawley RH10 7RU
Pre-ride coffee/tea: At Tulleys Farm – arrive in good time if you want a coffee.
Lunch stop: Caffeine and Machine near Petersfield
Ride Description
A lovely ride down through Sussex to Goodwood for coffee, followed by an hour or so up to Petersfield area for lunch. Warming up with some great roads back to Tulleys for mid-late afternoon. Potential petrol stop between coffee and lunch.

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

June - EOM Ride Out
2026-06-28 09:00 - 17:00 | ESSO Services, A26 Hadlow, TN11 0AB, ESSO Services, A26 Hadlow, TN11 0AB, TN11 0AB, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure this month, courtesy of another of our instructors – Bobby Thomson O’Connor, is a lovely ride through Kent and East Sussex covering approx 150 miles.
IMPORTANT: Please register if you intend to join us, as I will be sending out a menu to each respondent for the lunch venue … We will need to pre-order so that we all eat at the same time!!!

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday June 28th – 9am for a Pre-ride briefing: 09:15; Wheels up: 09:25. Return anticipated around 16:00.
Meeting Point Location: ESSO Services, A26 Hadlow, TN11 0AB
Closest Petrol Station: At meeting point
Pre-ride coffee/tea: At meeting point, please arrive earlier to enjoy a coffee / tea / chat
Lunch stop: Wylands Farm Cafe, TN33 0SU
Ride Description: A lovely ride through Kent and East Sussex mainly on A and B roads. There will be plenty of smooth and winding roads on which to practice your roadcraft, with a few scattered single track roads.
Outward Route: Heading east through Kent and then South into East Sussex with a tea stop at Taywell Farm (great ice cream can be found here!!) at the midpoint to the lunch stop.
Distance of ride and any stops: Approx 150 miles with a fuel stop just before the lunch stop.
Return Route: Heading west through East Sussex before turning north then north east back into Kent. Finishing where we started.
IMPORTANT: Please register if you intend to join us, as I will be sending out a menu to each respondent for the lunch venue … We will need to pre-order so that we all eat at the same time!!!

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

July - EOM Ride Out (Special)
2026-07-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Tulleys Farm, Tulleys Escape Rooms, Turners Hill Rd, Worth, Crawley Down, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PE, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure this month, courtesy of one of our Instructors, Colin Smith, is something completely new – a Treasure Hunt. It’s a bit of an experiment – but we hope you enjoy !
It is CRITICAL you register for this event – as without it – you won’t receive the detailed possible Points of Interest (POI) by email. Register using the button in earlier email, as is normal or by emailing the Colin directly. see below

RIDE DETAILS
Meeting point location: Tulley’s 26th of July; from 08:30 – leaving from 09:00
Closest petrol: – Texaco, Balcombe Rd, Crawley RH10 7RU
Pre-ride coffee etc: Tulleys Farm – cafe opens officially at 09:00 – but coffees sometimes available shortly before
Lunch stop: Wherever you want
Ride description: You decide
Outward route: You decide
Distance of ride: Max 200 miles
Duration of ride: Either five or six hours plus ten minutes (TBD)
Return home: Be back at Tulley’s at the end.

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
It is CRITICAL you register for this event – as without it – you won’t receive the detailed possible Points of Interest (POI) by email. Register using the button in earlier email, as is normal or by emailing the Colin directly. see below
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

August - EOM Ride Out
2026-08-30 08:30 - 16:00
Currently a work in progress, details to follow.

RIDE DETAILS
The route is currently a work in progress, details to follow.

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

September - EOM Ride Out
2026-09-27 09:00 - 17:00
Currently a work in progress, details to follow.

RIDE DETAILS
The route is currently a work in progress, details to follow.

** New and Recent members – remember please you will need to have had your Initial Assessment Ride with an Instructor to attend this and any other club riding activities
** All members please carry your membership card on this and all club activities

REGISTRATION
There are no restrictions on how many can join the ride, but we ask that you please register by emailing the ride leader. See details below.

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 3C degrees or below at the ride start meeting place, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for our information.

Back-Marker System
One of the riders will need to Back-Mark so any volunteer for this please advise the ride leader when you register for the ride. If you have an orange Hi-Viz please bring it with you, or one may be provided on the day, or dependant on the size of the group an alternative marker may be agreed.
Please make sure you are fully conversant with the rules of the “BACK-MARKER SYSTEM“. Following these correctly is vital to the smooth running of the day and reduces the risk of losing someone or everyone. Details of the BM system are on our Southernriders.org website. If you’re unsure on the day, ask one of the attending Ride Leader. They will be more than happy to clarify any issues you have.
Hi-Viz
If you wear hi-viz, please ensure it is not Orange as this is reserved for the ‘back-marker’ during our ride-outs. We appreciate you may normally wear an orange hi-viz whilst riding. However, some find it confusing when in the middle of the group to see two or more riders with the orange hi-viz. So, in an effort to avoid confusion and markers leaving their post prematurely ONLY the back-marker is to wear orange hi-viz. Thank you

October - EOM Ride Out
2026-10-25 09:00 - 16:00
