Tulleys Group Training - mid Month Wednesday
2024-03-20 09:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-22 09:30 - 15:00, 2024-06-19 09:30 - 15:00, 2024-07-24 09:30 - 15:00, 2024-08-21 09:30 - 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 below 3C overnight, then this session will be automatically cancelled.
** All members to carry your membership card on club activities. **

March EOM Ride Out
2024-03-31 09:30 - 16:00 | Beaconsfield M40 Services, A355, Windsor End, Beaconsfield, HP9 2SE, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure courtesy of our Treasurer Jonathan Baker, is a multi-county extravaganza up to Silverstone.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday March 31, at 9:45am for a pre-ride briefing – Start: 10:00am. Return anticipated around 15:00 – for those who return with JB (see below). If you want a coffee / tea ahead of the briefing – please arrive earlier (9:15am suggested)
Meeting Point Location: The Starbuck Drive-Thru Car Park, Beaconsfield Services off Junction 2 of the M40
Closest Petrol Station: The Shell station in the Services. For those not wishing to pay motorway service prices – there is an Esso about a mile away (Wycombe End, Beaconsfield, HP9 1XA)
Pre-ride coffee/tea: Starbucks ! (Duh !!) Also – Services has plenty of options.
Lunch stop: Silverstone Museum Cafe – NN12 8TN
Ride Description:
A total of 5 counties can be touched on this 80’ish mile route through the countryside on mostly B roads but with a couple of A roads and the odd single track to keep the Adventure Bike owners happy.
We will travel through: Bucks, Oxon, Northamptonshire with a touch of Warwickshire and Hertfordshire.
Lunch will be at the Silverstone Museum Cafe where riders can either stay, visit the museum and then return home using the A43 and the motorway of their choice or return with me back to Beaconsfield Services via a similar type but different 80 ish mile route also featuring mostly B roads but rising past the front gate of Chequers.
Total distance about 160 miles.
Ride time: 2.5 hours each way approximately.
Outward Route/ Return Route: as above

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

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

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be below 3C degrees at the ride start point, the ride out will be cancelled automatically. There will not normally be a second notification if this is the case. We only use the BBC Weather for 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
2024-04-07 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-05-05 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-06-02 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-07-07 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-08-04 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-09-01 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 below 3C overnight, then this session will be automatically cancelled.
** All members to carry your membership card on club activities. **

Tulleys Group Training Sunday
2024-04-14 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-05-12 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-06-09 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-07-14 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-08-11 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-09-08 08:30 - 14:00 | Tulleys Farm, Tulleys Escape Rooms, Turners Hill Rd, Worth, Crawley Down, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PE, United Kingdom

Tulleys Group Training - mid Month Wednesday
2024-04-17 09:30 - 15:00 | West Sussex

Road School 2024
2024-04-18 - 2024-04-21 | West Sussex
If you would like the experience of a weekend of dedicated/focused SMART rider training in mid April, then this could be just for you.
There are two meeting points on Friday 19th, one early morning in Sussex and the other is lunch-time at the Haynes Museum for those wishing to make a direct DIY route.
Once you have been confirmed, then the organisers will provide more details and of course how and when to pay.
Dates: April 19th to April 21st, 2024Accommodation: Premier InnBasis: Bed & Breakfast.Cost: £77 per person, per night. (£154 total) plus food and fuel
Places are limited to the number of available instructors, so reserve your place quickly.If you think this maybe something you would be interested in, then please reply to treasurer@southernriders.orgFull details will then be forwarded

Isle of Man Tour/Wizz 2024
2024-04-28 - 2024-05-02 | West Sussex
Our first Wizz for 2024 and as usual we kick it off in style with a visit to the mighty Isle of Man.
This is open to all the membership and will be a five (5) day trip; three (3) on the island with a day either side to travel up and back home. Overall, you can expect to be covering around 1300-1500 miles, planned and organised into manageable stages in true SMART tradition. As usual we avoid the annual TT dates to miss the crowds and enjoy the amazing quiet roads and beauty of the isle.
We shall of course, ride the infamous TT circuit, at least once which is over 37 miles of superbly prepared and maintained road through every type of environment imaginable and guaranteed variety of weather conditions and temperatures all in one circuit. The Island is not just about the TT Circuit, so we shall mostly be using the wide variety of roads the island offers, especially those less seen and used with all the majestic scenery the island offers.
There are some classic bike museums on the island and so we plan to be visiting at least one of these during the trip too.

Accommodation as previous years, will be with the Arrandale hotel in Douglas, with restaurants and bars within a short walk for our evening meals.
Hotel costs have been held at 2023 prices £45 ppn for Twin Sharing and £70 pn for a Single. Board will be B&B. As far as rooms are concerned, we shall endeavour to meet your room preference, but availability may mean compromises. The 2024 Ferry prices are currently unpublished, but anticipate they will be circa £130 return per bike. We shall be departing from Liverpool and the return will be to either Liverpool or Heysham. [We will update further once timetables and costs are published].
Lunches will be at iconic motorcycling locations on the island (Creg ny Baa pub, Victory Cafe and Peel Castle or a new cafe on the TT circuit if open), with evening meals at a couple of well tried restaurants.
Dates are expected to be April 28 – May 2nd, 2024 with 15 places for riders.

Important:
Whilst our Wizzes are open to all and encourage Wizz newbies; 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 Wizz 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

If you would like more information or wish to reserve your place and join us then please contact Andrew Jupp – atwjupp@yahoo.com clearly stating your room preference.

April EOM Ride Out
2024-04-28 09:30 - 16:00 | Tulleys Farm, Tulleys Escape Rooms, Turners Hill Rd, Worth, Crawley Down, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PE, United Kingdom
For your enjoyment we have a scenic ride through some of the best roads and countryside that Sussex and Hampshire have to offer, courtesy of Clare Thurgar. Mainly on minor roads, B roads and smaller A roads. Approx 150 mi.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday April 28th at 9:45am for a pre-ride briefing, and a departure at 10:00am. Finishing (at a different location) at approx 16:30.
Meeting Point Location: Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill Rd, Crawley RH10 4PE
Closest Petrol Station: Texaco on B2036. 4 miles north of Tulleys farm.
Pre-ride coffee/tea: Available at the cafe at Tulleys. Please arrive early enough to have any pre-ride refreshments in plenty of time before the pre-ride briefing.
Lunch stop: Comfort stop at Midhurst (note that this is a ten minute turn-around), with a possible refuel at Alton – 64 miles from start. Lunch planned at The Departure Lounge – Alton, Basingstoke road – GU34 4BH at approx 12:30.
Ride Description
We start our journey through the back roads of Sussex, riding to Midhurst, taking in some fabulous stretches of road.
At Midhurst we will have a brief pitstop. From here we cut across minor roads to Liss and on up to Alton. At Alton we can re-fuel and stop for lunch.
After lunch we will continue our journey northwards missing the worst of the speed restrictions before sweeping down to New Alresford. We continue our journey south through some of the best that Hampshire has to offer in terms of roads and views, before heading east towards Petersfield. From Petersfield we will cut down towards Chichester to pick up the B2141. Another stretch of fabulous road. We will then wind our way back up to the A272 and on to finish in Billingshurst –
the new development has the lot – fuel, coffees + much more
Finish: The ride will finish at Costa at Billingshurst – RH14 9LY.

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

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

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

May EOM Ride Out
2024-05-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Ashington Services, BP, London Road, ASHINGTON, East Sussex, RH20 3AT, United Kingdom
This months ride is an adventure with Peter Burfiend and is a summers day ride through Sussex.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday 26th May : 9am for a 9:15am pre-ride briefing and 9:30am Start. Return anticipated 4:30pm.
Meeting Point Location: BP Services Ashington A24
Closest Petrol Station: at meet point
Pre-ride coffee/tea : at meet point
Lunch stop: Custom Café, Bexhill-on-Sea A259 TN39 4QR
Ride Description:
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.

Returning to Ashington services approx 16:30

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

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

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

Northern Borders Tour/Wizz 2024
2024-06-02 05:00 - 2024-06-07 16:00 | West Sussex
We are pleased to announce the first of, hopefully, an annual Northern Tour (Wizz), from 2nd – 7th June 2024 inclusive, assuming a day travelling each way. This will give us 4 full days riding in the North of England, comprising a day in each of the following areas:

Yorkshire Dale/Moors
The Eastern Scottish Borders and Lammermuir Hills
Dumfries and Galloway
The Lake District.

Costs are expected to be around £80 per room per night ( x 5 nights = £400) for single occupancy B&B, an extra charge for twin/double occupation of a room will apply but can be shared. We provisionally have 11 rooms (double and twin) with the option of a few more, if we are quick and there is sufficient interest.
We will require a £100 deposit to secure your place and this will be required late Jan / early Feb.
Please register by emailing your interest to aspalm600@gmail.com – and providing some basic information, including:

Preferred room type [Single occupancy, Shared occupancy (twin beds), Shared occupancy (double bed), Single preferred but willing to share (twin beds)]
Bike make / model / range

Full details of the tour will be provided later to those confirmed.
If interest is in excess of room availability then a reserve list will be created.

Friday Fish n' Chip Lunch ride
2024-06-21 09:30 - 16:00 | McDs Maresfield/Uckfield A22/A26, Maresfield Bypass, Maresfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5EP, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure courtesy of Steve Wolton, with the promise of a splendid Summer days ride for this popular Friday jolly through our green and pleasant countryside to the coast to enjoy that Great British bikers favourite lunch.
If you would like to join the ride, then please follow the registration guide below.

RIDE DETAILS
Friday June 21st
10:00am meet with a 10:15 pre-ride brief for 10:30am wheels rolling and returning to Maresfield services around 16:00.
Meeting Point Location: McDonalds, A22/A26 Services Maresfield, Uckfield TN22 5EP.
Closest Petrol Station(s): Adjacent services
Pre-ride coffee/tea ? If you want a McDs breakfast or tea/coffee and to be ready for wheels rolling, get there with enough time to enjoy it and do leave enough for your lunch.
Lunch stop: The Waterfront Chippy, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, BN23 5UZ (other food options are available!)
Ride Description
Today’s ride will be circa 120 miles heading initially eastwards through the Weald to the Sussex/Kent border and then winding our way back along the coast and through part of the South Downs to our original start point. Our mornings ride is about 80 miles and will include a brief stop in Fairlight (after about 55 miles) for a leg stretch and comfort break, before heading for our lunch-time destination in Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne. Here you will find an excellent fish & chip shop as well as a wide range of other eateries and all the usual sights and sounds of a busy marina.
After lunch we will make a return trip to our start point of about 40 miles. Our route will include plenty of “old favourites” and possibly a few new one’s, on a mixture of A & B roads and some single-track routes to help us stay out of the traffic.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wales Tour/Wizz : July 2024
2024-07-08 - 2024-07-11 | West Sussex
This is a tour/wizz that has become such a group favourite that we currently do it twice a year! Broadly speaking, for 2024 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 2024 we are proposing July 8-11th and September 16-19th.
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.
IMPORTANT: 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.
I will once again be aided and abetted by my two Welsh Politburo co-conspirators Roger Manning and Hugh Curran.
The price has yet to be confirmed but we are working to keep it similar to past years circa £160 sharing, to £200 single (dependant on room type) for three night’s 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 Prepare for a Tour/Wizz and ensure you are comfortable with the advice and that you 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

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

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

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

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

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

The Wee Scottish Tour/Wizz 2024
2024-09-01 - 2024-09-06 | West Sussex
Our Scottish Wizz for 2024 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 !
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!
Pleased we have been able to secure the hotel costs at 2023 prices, of £120 pppn if in a private room (double or twin). If one wishes to bring a partner and guarantee a double room, the cost is £100 pppn. Board will be Dinner, B&B. This will need to be paid up front, with a deposit due to confirm your place and the balance due 28 days prior to the trip.
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..
Dates are expected to be September 1st – September 6th, 2024 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 Wizzes are open to all and encourage Wizz newbies; 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 Wizz 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 .

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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