RoADaR Southern Riders

Tulleys Training - mid month Wednesday
2025-11-19 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-22 09:45 - 15:00, 2026-05-20 09:45 - 15:00 UTC | 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. **

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

Mickeys Group Sunday Training
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. **

Tulleys Training Sunday
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, 2026-04-12 08:45 - 17:00, 2026-05-10 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. **

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, 2026-04-05 08:30, 2026-05-03 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

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 !

France Tour 2026
2026-04-25 - 2026-05-03 | East Sussex
We are kicking off 2026 with a fine jaunt across France. The event will commence in the South of France in an area near to Valence. From here there will be daily rides of approx 250 miles taking in some stunning scenery and roads.
I am going to book the hotel for the group and will be asking for non refundable deposits from all that are going.
All of the costs, dates and times will be published for those wishing to join the tour. I will ask everyone to make their own way to France, we will probably meet at Folkstone or Calais or even half way down in France. The plan is to ride halfway there and find your own hotel / B+ B en-route for the Saturday evening, 25th April. Making your way to the main hotel by the Sunday evening, 26th as that’s when the tour officially starts.
On the return journey the same applies. We leave the hotel on the Friday morning and ride a distance towards Calais to get the Euro-tunnel. Staying over on the Friday night and getting to Calais during the Saturday to make your way home.
If you are interested for more information and book a place, then please email stevetovee@ymail.com.
*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 Prepare 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 the Tour/Wizz organiser.

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

Committee Meeting - May
2026-05-06 19:00 - 22:00 | East Sussex

Normandy WW2 Tour - 2026
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-15 | Hotel de la Poste Mortain, 1 Place des Arcades, 50140, Mortain France, Mortain, Normandie, 50140, France
For 2026 we are introducing a tour across the wonderful Normandy countryside and taking in the key WW2 landing beaches, memorials and sites of interest.
Courtesy of Simon Lucas and Jerry Palmer; they have built this historic tour across to Normandy.
Places are on a first come, first served basis.
Details are…
Monday 11 May: Travel day. Meet at Caen/Ouistreham Port 15:00 (local time), ride to Hotel de la Poste in Mortain – approx 2 hours. Time permitting there will be an option to ride a section of fire trail. Check in, dinner at hotel.
Tuesday 12 May: The D-Day Landing Beaches. Ride through the fantastic Norman countryside, along the route stopping at Reyes Commonwealth Cemetery, the British Memorial, Aromanches les Bains for a restaurant lunch, Longues sur Mer, Omaha Beach, American Cemetery and the amazing Overlord Museum. Dinner at hotel/local restaurant.
Wednesday 13 May: Uboats! A longer & thrilling ride to St Nazaire (or Loreint) Uboat base, (packed) lunch in a very unusual place, step in to a real submarine. In the afternoon riders can plan their own route back to the hotel for dinner.
Thursday 14th May: The Cotentin Peninsula. A morning coastal ride, (packed) lunch at a secret German position with views across the Atlantic Ocean to Alderney & Sark. In the afternoon a visit to Crizbec Batterie & Utah Beach. Dinner at hotel/local restaurant.
Friday 15th May: Travel day. Goodbyes and return to UK.
Breakfast served each morning at the hotel. Coﬀee stops both mid morning & afternoon.
Rooms per night (based on four nights):
Classic: 91€ inc breakfast
Comfort: 103€ inc breakfast
Superior: (limited availability) 126€ inc breakfast
Evening dinner/lunch not included – although riders may choose a pre-made packed lunch provided by the hotel for 10€.
Riders pay for their own ferry crossing & admission to all attractions. 30€ contribution each to coﬀee funds, any surplus will go to Kent Air Ambulance.
A non-refundable deposit of £50 is required to secure the booking.
Crit Air sticker is not needed, but UK sticker a legal requirement.
*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 slucas3832@aol.com.

INTERESTED : Then please email Simon for more details at slucas3832@aol.com.

The Wee Scottish Tour/Wizz 2026
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-24 | Beauly, Beauly, Inverness, IV4 7EH, United Kingdom
Our Scottish Wizz for 2026 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 :
£142 per person per night for single occupancy in a Double or Twin Room
£110 per person per night sharing a Double or Twin Room
Dates are May 19th – 24th, 2026 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.

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

Instructors Meeting
2026-06-06 09:00 - 17:00 | The Haven Centre, Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down, West Sussex, RH10 4LJ, United Kingdom
Agenda
0900 – The Haven : Arrival, teas and coffee
0930 – Introductions and overview of the day
1000 – Student‑focused training lecture
1030 – 5‑Point Marking System lecture
1100 – Practical riding / instructional exercise (1)
1230 – Lunch at Tulleys Farm Café (personal expense)
1330 – Practical riding / instructional exercise (2)
1500 – The Haven : Debrief
1530 – Q&A with team and RoSPA examiners
1600 – Planned end of training day
