August EOM Ride Out
2025-08-31 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | 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

Mickeys Group Sunday Training
2025-09-07 08:30 - 14:00, 2025-10-05 08:30 - 14:00, 2025-11-02 08:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-07 08:30 - 14:00 | Mickey’s Diner, Old Chatham Road, Aylesford, Maidstone, Kent, ME20 7EZ, United Kingdom
Arrive early for coffee and chat – anything from 8:45am
Instructor allocation for initial assessments and on-going training commences at 9:30am
No need to book/register – simply turn up, all welcome.
If the weather is 3C or below overnight, then this session will be automatically cancelled.
We only use the BBC Weather for our information. Click below to check for Mickeys

** All members to carry your membership card on club activities. **

Wales Tour/Wizz - September 2025
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-11 | Kent
This is a tour/wizz that has become such a group favourite that we currently do it twice a year! Broadly speaking, for 2025 we will repeat the previous successful format, travelling to Wales on a Monday and returning on a Thursday, with two full days exploring some of the very best roads in the UK. We deliberately choose to avoid school holidays and weekends, so we don’t have to share with too many caravans or other traffic. Overall we’re talking of around 1200 miles planned and organised into manageable stages.
For 2025 we are proposing for July 7th – 10th and September 8th – 11th.
This event is open to all our group members, and we do encourage Tour/Wizz newbies. But please be aware that the overall mileage, duration, road conditions and weather combine to make this a challenging trip… ie: tiring but fun.. and very rewarding! Please read the notes below and check with your instructor if you are in doubt as to the suitability of the trip.
I will once again be aided and abetted by my two Welsh Politburo co-conspirators Roger Manning and Hugh Curran.
NOTE: We will be based in Mid West Wales, with the venue and price currently a work in progress. Further updates once we have finalised details.
The price has yet to be confirmed but we are working on £195 sharing and £275 single rooms for the three nights half board (ie: bed, breakfast and evening meal). Please note that single rooms will likely be in short supply. We shall be limiting Tour/Wizz numbers to a manageable maximum of 30 riders, and if previous trips are anything to go by, demand will greatly outstrip supply, and spaces may have to be allocated as fairly as we can. Pillions are very welcome.
*IMPORTANT*
Whilst our Tours / Wizzes are open to all; we do have some safety criteria that you must meet. So before you come forward and to avoid disappointment please read our Preparing for a Tour and ensure you are comfortable with the advice and that you do or will meet the criteria.
If in any doubt then discuss with your Instructor, Roger or myself.
If you would like to reserve a place (to be confirmed once final details are known), or have questions, please email me on timbenians@gmail.com.
In the first instance, please let me know the dates you want to book for, and your sharing/single room preference.
Thanks, Tim

Tulleys Training Sunday
2025-09-14 08:30 - 14:30, 2025-10-12 08:30 - 14:00, 2025-11-09 08:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-14 08:30 - 14:00, 2026-01-11 08:45 - 14:00, 2026-02-08 08:45 - 14:00, 2026-03-08 08:45 - 14:00 | Tulleys Farm, Tulleys Escape Rooms, Turners Hill Rd, Worth, Crawley Down, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PE, United Kingdom
Arrive early for coffee and chat – anything from 8:45am
Instructor allocation for initial assessments and on-going training commences at 9:30am
No need to book/register – simply turn up, all welcome.
If the weather is 3C or below overnight, then this session will be automatically cancelled.
We only use the BBC Weather for our information. Click below to check for Turners Hill.

** All members to carry your membership card on club activities. **

The Wee Scottish Tour/Wizz 2025
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-28 | Kent
Our Scottish Wizz for 2025 will as usual avoid the school holiday dates to miss the crowds and enjoy the amazing quiet roads and beauty of the Highlands.
This is open to all the membership and will be a minimum of a seven (7) day trip; five (5) in the Highlands with a day either side to travel up and back home. Most however take two days up and two days back home.
Please note that, for the trips up and back the rider remains responsible for sourcing their own accommodation.
Overall, you can expect to be covering around 2500-2700 miles including travel from the Sussex/Surrey area, planned and organised into manageable stages in true SMART tradition.
Whilst we do ride on parts of the NC500 route, we also discover the quieter and most spectacular roads around the Highlands as well as taking a trip to the Isle of Skye.
This trip is all about the riding and the amazing roads and scenery. The roads are grippy and retain most of that grip even should the worst happen and we suffer some rain !
Stops will include the infamous John O’Groats, various stunning stops along the north and west coasts and at least one stop on the Isle of Skye.
Accommodation will be in Beauly, near Inverness at The Priory Hotel, on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, so the only extras will be coffee and cake stops, and also lunch stops once you have arrived. Oh and of course a beer in the evening!
The prices are as follows:
£135 per person per night for single occupancy in a Double or Twin Room
£105 per person per night sharing a Double or Twin Room

Dates are expected to be September 24th – September 28th, 2025 with 12 rooms already pre-booked. So if you want to bring a partner as pillion, or of course on their own wheels, get in there whilst the double rooms are available. First come, first served.
*IMPORTANT*
Whilst our Tours / Wizzes are open to all; we do have some safety criteria that you must meet. So before you come forward and to avoid disappointment please read our Preparing for a Tour and ensure you are comfortable with the advice and that you do or will meet the criteria. If in any doubt as to the suitability of this trip then please discuss with your Instructor or directly with me andy.reohorn@gmail.com .
INTERESTED
If you would like more information or wish to reserve your place and join us then email me directly on andy.reohorn@gmail.com – please advise on your room preference and whether attending as a single or duo.

Tulleys Training - mid month Wednesday
2025-09-24 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-10-22 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-19 09:30 - 15:30 | Tulleys Farm, Tulleys Escape Rooms, Turners Hill Rd, Worth, Crawley Down, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PE, United Kingdom
Arrive early for coffee and chat – anything from 9:45am
Instructor allocation for initial assessments and on-going training commences at 10:30am
No need to book/register – simply turn up, all welcome.
If the weather is 3C or below overnight, then this session will be automatically cancelled.
We only use the BBC Weather for our information. Click below to check for Turners Hill.

** All members to carry your membership card on club activities. **

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

AGM 2025
2025-10-19 09:30 - 13:00 | The Haven Centre, Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down, West Sussex, RH10 4LJ, United Kingdom
SMART’s Annual General Meeting
Venue: The Haven Centre Sunday 19th October, 9:30 for 10am to approx 1pm
Tea and Coffee on arrival.
REGISTER Attendance: Please email committee@southernriders.org
Please join us to understand more about how Your club is organised and run.
All associates are welcome, however whilst we now no longer have any restrictions on numbers attending, your registration is required so we can ensure we have the correct catering.
The AGM provides You the opportunity to understand what has occurred during the past year as well as to air ideas on how the club can be improved and importantly to participate in the Election of club officers which is a key part of the agenda. For point of note, our constitution states that committee members (except the GCI) hold office for one year and are re-elected or replaced in the AGM.
If you are interested in taking up one of these positions, then please email the position of interest to secretary@southernriders.org where you will be added to the list of candidates standing and we ask that you also please attend the AGM. All candidate nominees must be received by the 30th September.

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

Mickeys Sunday Training
2026-01-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Mickey’s Diner, Old Chatham Road, Aylesford, Maidstone, Kent, ME20 7EZ, United Kingdom
Arrive early for coffee and chat – anything from 8:45am.
Instructor allocation for initial assessments and on-going training commences at 9:30am.
No need to book/register – simply turn up, all welcome.
If the weather is 3C or below overnight, then this session will be automatically cancelled.
We only use the BBC Weather for our information. Click below to check for Mickeys.

** All members to carry your membership card on club activities. **

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

Mickeys Training Sunday
2026-02-01 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-01 08:30 - 14:00 | Mickey’s Diner, Old Chatham Road, Aylesford, Maidstone, Kent, ME20 7EZ, United Kingdom

Ride School - Part 1, 2026
2026-02-15 09:00 - 16:00 | The Haven Centre, Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down, West Sussex, RH10 4LJ, United Kingdom
Ride School is open to all members at zero cost. This event is held over two Sundays in the Spring and is intended to reinforce ‘The System’ and Motorcycle Roadcraft whilst hopefully being insightful and informative in an informal jovial couple of days.
Ever had to react to a situation suddenly? You’ll learn the details of the renowned Police System to ensure that you always have the breathing space to tackle the hazards every biker faces. The System was developed to reduce Police rider accidents in pursuit riding situations; before the System, the accident rate of police drivers and riders was one every 7,000 miles. Since the introduction of “the System” that dropped to one every 70,000++ miles.
This is the first session of two. Details for Part 2 can be viewed here
Welcome from 9am for a prompt start at 9:30am
Agenda

The System
Ride Planning
2025 Changes to Roadcraft
Bends and Positioning

Bends and Positioning – applying the system of motorcycle control.
How safely are you keeping away from likely hazards? How far ahead can you spot what’s going on? Positioning directly affects both. In week 1, you’ll learn how to use your positioning to be more stable when cornering, ride safer and see further ahead. You will also learn about ‘observation links’, planning and other tricks of the trade. How stable is your bike when cornering?

We shall also have Helite visiting to demonstrate their latest vests.

Light Lunch and Refreshments are provided

Don’t forget to attend Ride School Part 2 next month

Location
9.00am – 4pm
The Haven Centre
Crawley Down
West Sussex RH10 4LJ
** Please book your place clearly stating Session 1, 2 or both by registering with the membership secretary by emailing membership@southernriders.org

** All members to carry your membership card on club activities. **

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

Ride School - Part 2, 2026
2026-03-22 09:00 - 16:00 | The Haven Centre, Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down, West Sussex, RH10 4LJ, United Kingdom
Ride School is open to all members at zero cost. This event is held over two Sundays in the Spring and is intended to reinforce ‘The System’ and Motorcycle Roadcraft whilst hopefully being insightful and informative in an informal jovial couple of days.
Ever had to react to a situation suddenly? You’ll learn the details of the renowned Police System to ensure that you always have the breathing space to tackle the hazards every biker faces. The System was developed to reduce Police rider accidents in pursuit riding situations; before the System, the accident rate of police drivers and riders was one every 7,000 miles. Since the introduction of “the System” that dropped to one every 70,000++ miles.
This is the second session of two. Details for Part 1 can be viewed here
Welcome from 9am for a prompt 9:30am start.

Agenda

Overtaking and Filtering
Motorways and multi-lane carriage ways
Back-Marker system and Group riding
Ask the Expert – open Q&A

How expertly do you overtake? Ever had a close shave or felt rushed? Do you miss safe overtaking opportunities?
In this week 2 session, you’ll learn the overtaking techniques used by expert road riders to boost safety and skill. You will also learn our top tips for safe and sound filtering. This is where you’ll learn how to apply the System for finely tuned observation, precise positioning and silky smooth progress to bring your confidence to new heights.
We will also be reviewing the all important Back-Marker system SMART uses when on group rides and covering general group riding disciplines – the Good, the Bad and the downright Dangerous.

Light Lunch and Refreshments are provided

Location
9am – 4pm

The Haven Centre
Crawley Down
West Sussex RH10 4LJ
** Please book your place clearly stating Session 1, 2 or both by registering with the membership secretary by emailing membership@southernriders.org

** All members to carry your membership card on club activities. **

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
