RoADaR Southern Riders

Older Sports Bike Ride out
2023-11-07 00:00 UTC | West Sussex
And now something a little different…. On offer for your pleasure courtesy of Tim Bergin a steady jaunty ride to Goodwood.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday July 23rd 9:00am for a pre-ride briefing – Start: 09:30am. Return anticipated around 3:30pm.
For those of you who have something that might best be described classic, vintage or simply an old (pre-1995) Sports Bike, you are invited to join us for a ride with a difference.
We are hoping to get a collection of old, eclectic and unusual sports bikes of their era together for a spin over to Goodwood. The more unusual the better.
eg: KH1, Ducati SS900, Velocette Thruxton, early Fireblade/GSXR etc
The ride will be a nice relaxing jaunt over for a spot of lunch at Goodwood and a leisurely ride home again. Spanners to the ready!
If you have any Sports bike that pre-dates 1995 and fancy coming along, you will be very welcome. However numbers are likely limited (a Goodwood restriction) so book early.
So, if you are interested, then please reply to this mail with details of what you will be riding. If you have any photos to share of your pride and joy, then we would like to share those too on our webpage and or Facebook forum.
Meeting Point Location: Tulleys Farm
Lunch stop: Goodwood

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 reply to this email. Or click on the blue Register Button.

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 End of Month Ride Out
2023-11-07 08:00 - 17:00 | West Sussex
Currently a work in progress, details to follow.

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

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

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

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 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

Mickeys Group Training Sunday * CANCELLED *
2023-12-03 08:30 - 14:00 | Mickey’s Diner, Old Chatham Road, Aylesford, Maidstone, Kent, ME20 7EZ, United Kingdom
*** Owing to the poor weather forecast for Saturday night, Sunday morning; this event has been cancelled ***
Arrive early for coffee and chat – anything from 8:45.
Instructor allocation and training commences at 9:30.

If the weather is below 3C overnight, then this session will be automatically cancelled.
** All members to carry your membership card on club activities. **

December - Ride Out
2023-12-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Tulleys Farm, Tulleys Escape Rooms, Turners Hill Rd, Worth, Crawley Down, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PE, United Kingdom
On offer for your pleasure courtesy of Simon Lucas a jaunty winters ride across our Home Counties.

RIDE DETAILS
Sunday December 17th for 10am for a pre-ride briefing at approx 10:15am with wheels rolling at 10:30am.
Meeting Point Location: Tulleys at 10 am
Closest Petrol Station: TEXACO Balcombe Rd, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7RU
Pre-ride coffee/tea: Tulleys
Lunch stop: Bedgebury Cafe, Goudhurst, TN17 2SJ
Ride Description
Ride Description: Mix of A’s B’s and single track.
A shorter ride given the time of year, temperatures and daylight, a brisk route through Sussex and Kent.
Route: Approx 110 miles

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

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

Weather
As with all Group Ride Outs, please note that if the overnight temperature is forecast to be 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

Mickeys Group Training Sunday
2024-01-07 09:45 - 14:00, 2024-02-04 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-03-03 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
2024-01-14 08:45 - 14:00, 2024-02-11 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-03-10 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-04-14 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-05-12 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-06-09 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
2024-01-24 09:30 - 15:00, 2024-02-21 09:30 - 15:00, 2024-03-20 09:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-22 09:30 - 15:00 | 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 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. **

February EOM Ride Out (Cancelled due to low Temperature)
2024-02-25 09:00 - 16:00 | McD’s – East Grinstead, 165 LONDON ROAD, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET, United Kingdom
This months ride has been cancelled due to low overnight temperature.

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 February 25th 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: Next to 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

** 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

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 | Mickey’s Diner, Old Chatham Road, Aylesford, Maidstone, Kent, ME20 7EZ, United Kingdom

Fish and Chip lunch Ride
2024-04-12 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 12th
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 !

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

Friday Fish n' Chip Lunch Ride
2024-05-10 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 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 May 10th
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 !

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.
