RoADaR Southern Riders

January EOM Ride Out
2025-01-26 08:00 - 16:00 UTC | 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 this month, courtesy of Jason White, is a lovely ride through the roads of Surrey and Sussex. 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 !

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday January 26th. Pre-ride briefing: 09:50am; Wheels up: 10:00am; Finish by: approx 14:00
Meeting Point Location: Esso Petrol Station, 18 London Road, Dorking, RH4 1JA
Closest Petrol Station: At start
Pre-ride coffee/tea: Coffee and snacks available at start
Lunch/Brunch stop: Toat Cafe, Stane St, Pulborough, RH20 1DN
Ride Description
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. After only an hour we will stop after 28 miles to reflect on your ride over a cup of tea and a sarnie at the Toat Cafe. After that we will continue south to Storrington passing a world-renowned Kitchen & Bathroom shop 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. Just north of Petworth there is a layby which may have a tea shack, I’ll pull in there anyway for fifteen minutes to catch our breath before heading 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.
Total ride length – 84 miles – but given length of daylight and likely colder weather (affecting concentration) – this will work well.

** 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
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

February - EOM Ride out
2026-02-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Pease Pottage Services, M23 Junction 11 (A23), Brighton Road, Crawley,, RH11 9YA, United Kingdom

March - EOM Ride Out
2026-03-29 09:00 - 15:00

April - EOM Ride Out
2026-04-26 09:00 - 16:00

May - EOM Ride Out
2026-05-31 09:00 - 16:00

June - EOM Ride Out
2026-06-28 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.

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
2026-07-26 09:00 - 16:00

August - EOM Ride Out
2026-08-30 08:30 - 16:00

September - EOM Ride Out
2026-09-27 09:00 - 17:00

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

November - EOM Ride Out
2026-11-29 09:00 - 16:00

December - EOM Ride Out
2026-12-27 08:00 - 17:00
