WEEKLY CLUB RIDES
Ever popular and the bedrock of the club, the Sunday morning club rides are a great way to meet up with others, and to enjoy a pleasant time with cycling and a cafe stop. Prospective members are always more than welcome to meet up with us for one of these rides.
Club Run - 2 June 2019
Newbridge Garden Centre, Broadbridge Heath
Newbridge Garden Centre, Broadbridge Heath
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Elevenses on Club Run - 19 May 2019
Amberley Riverside Tearooms |
Elevenses on Club Run - 28 April 2019
Aldingbourne Country Centre |
Elevenses on Club Run - 21 April 2019
Milk Churn at Rudgwick
Milk Churn at Rudgwick
PHOTOGRAPHS FROM CYCLING WEEKLY FEATURE - 7 June 2018
Charity elevenses at a members house (May 2016)
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Elevenses on Club Run - 17 April 2016
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Elevenses at Goodwood Motor Circuit
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These take place every week on Sunday mornings.
All club runs depart from Washington Village Green (WASHINGTON) or the Clubroom at Broadwater Green (BROADWATER Grn) or the west side of Arundel Town river bridge (ARUNDEL). Start times are 09:00 (09:10 latest) unless otherwise stated.
All club runs depart from Washington Village Green (WASHINGTON) or the Clubroom at Broadwater Green (BROADWATER Grn) or the west side of Arundel Town river bridge (ARUNDEL). Start times are 09:00 (09:10 latest) unless otherwise stated.
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WASHINGTON
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BROADWATER GREEN
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ARUNDEL
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The members are organised into separate groups to cater for differing abilities/aspirations, and also to ensure that the groups are not too large.
The groups are “Easy”, “Regular” or “Training”. Same start time and elevenses venue but different routes. Alternatively, you can make your own way to elevenses.
We are usually home between 12:30 and 13:00. The distance including the ride from Worthing will typically be about 40 - 50 miles, albeit that the "Training" group may well do a longer ride. There are car parking spaces at Washington Village.
All riders are included in the Annual Club Runs Attendance Points Trophy Competition. This runs from 1st October to 30th September each year.
Points are awarded as follows:
The rider with the most points at the end of the season receives a prestigious trophy and the presentation is at the club's Annual Awards Dinner.
The Runs List is available to all members via the Club Website and the Club Notice Board. This includes notes of events where club members may be involved in so that it might be possible to do both or give competitors some support before coming to the elevenses venue.
Runs Committee members are not always able to attend, so on those occasions make your own route, again to suit those present and not forgetting to report your attendance. Those people who are unfamiliar with riding in a group should familiarize themselves with the Club's Group Riding Etiquette procedure, available on the website or the Club Notice Board.
The groups are “Easy”, “Regular” or “Training”. Same start time and elevenses venue but different routes. Alternatively, you can make your own way to elevenses.
We are usually home between 12:30 and 13:00. The distance including the ride from Worthing will typically be about 40 - 50 miles, albeit that the "Training" group may well do a longer ride. There are car parking spaces at Washington Village.
All riders are included in the Annual Club Runs Attendance Points Trophy Competition. This runs from 1st October to 30th September each year.
Points are awarded as follows:
- 2 points if you start with the run and complete the run with the club group
- 1 point if you proceed independently but attend elevenses
- 3 points if you are out all day on a Club touring activity i.e. Audax, Sportive or specially arranged runs.
The rider with the most points at the end of the season receives a prestigious trophy and the presentation is at the club's Annual Awards Dinner.
The Runs List is available to all members via the Club Website and the Club Notice Board. This includes notes of events where club members may be involved in so that it might be possible to do both or give competitors some support before coming to the elevenses venue.
Runs Committee members are not always able to attend, so on those occasions make your own route, again to suit those present and not forgetting to report your attendance. Those people who are unfamiliar with riding in a group should familiarize themselves with the Club's Group Riding Etiquette procedure, available on the website or the Club Notice Board.
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For a PDF list of the scheduled runs as shown below click the icon =>
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2022
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Sat 1 Jan
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RSPB Centre, Wiggonholt Common. On A283, 2 miles west of Storrington
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WASHINGTON
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Sun 2nd Jan
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White Horse Inn, Ditchling. Just west of roundabout in village centre
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WASHINGTON
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Sun 9th Jan
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Whispers Café, Billingshurst. Café located in car park behind Sainsburys Supermarket
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WASHINGTON
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Sun 16th Jan
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Amberley Riverside Tearooms, On B2139, alongside River Arun, north of riverbridge
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WASHINGTON
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Sun 23rd Jan
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Boat House Café, Felpham. Blakes Road, Felpham
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ARUNDEL
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Sun 30th Jan
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Hilliers Garden Centre. On A281, approx. I mile South East of Horsham
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WASHINGTON
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Sun 6th Feb
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Washbrook Farm, Hurstpierpoint. ½ mile South of crossroads in Hurstpierpoint village on B2117
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WASHINGTON
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Sun 13th Feb
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Reliabilty Trials. Enter on line, no fee required
48.9 miles in 4 hrs, 3hrs 30 mins, 3hrs 15mins or 3 hours. First group depart 08.30am 37 miles in 3hrs, 2hrs 40mins, 2hrs 30mins or 2hrs 20 mins. First group depart 9.00 am. Course details to follow. |
WASHINGTON
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Sun 20th Feb
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South Downs Garden Centre, Hassocks. On A273, approx. 1 mile North of Clayton village
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WASHINGTON
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Sat 26th Feb
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Club Ride to Eastbourne. For details of ride and overnight accommodation contact Clive Patterson-Lett.
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WASHINGTON
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Sun 27th Feb
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Return ride from Eastbourne
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Sun 27th Feb
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Fishers Farm, Wisborough Green. Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green
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WASHINGTON
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Sun 6th Mar
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Room at Nutbourne Place Farm Nursery, Nutbourne Lane, Nutbourne RH20 2HF
Located North of the Rising Sun pub . After the Club Ashurst Circuit TT |
WASHINGTON
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Although the above listed premises are open there are limited facilities, you may be required to eat/drink outside, make use of the necessary hand cleaning requirements and possibly no toilets. Menus are going to be limited. Some premises will only accept card payment, so be prepared. You must always be prepared to ‘mask up’ when appropriate.
Cycling UK also recommends that all affiliated groups should have a ‘Volunteer Covid Officer’. For the purposes of this, each group leader will be the responsible person reporting to the Club Runs Secretary, acting as “Volunteer Covid Officer” Tony Palmer. (0779 0791669 or tony.wecc@virginmedia.com}
If you’re unwell after a ride, again you must let the Club Runs Sec. know so that he can warn others in the group that they may have to self-isolate. The leader of each group of six will take a note of who is in that group so make sure that he/she has your name so that, if a member of your group does get the virus, you can be informed. Make sure the Runs leader does have your details - and that includes ‘Guest’ riders.
You must also be prepared to fix your own punctures/mechanicals. Don’t rely on others to help you at this time. It’s not fair on you and it’s not fair on the others.
Cycling UK also recommends that all affiliated groups should have a ‘Volunteer Covid Officer’. For the purposes of this, each group leader will be the responsible person reporting to the Club Runs Secretary, acting as “Volunteer Covid Officer” Tony Palmer. (0779 0791669 or tony.wecc@virginmedia.com}
If you’re unwell after a ride, again you must let the Club Runs Sec. know so that he can warn others in the group that they may have to self-isolate. The leader of each group of six will take a note of who is in that group so make sure that he/she has your name so that, if a member of your group does get the virus, you can be informed. Make sure the Runs leader does have your details - and that includes ‘Guest’ riders.
You must also be prepared to fix your own punctures/mechanicals. Don’t rely on others to help you at this time. It’s not fair on you and it’s not fair on the others.
