Rolling News

August 08, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

This week, we’ve got news of a cross-country fundraiser by Rachel Kelley, a profile of gravel maestro, Mugs Gohl, and, of course, the normal rundown of upcoming rides.

🗓️ Upcoming Rides

🚴‍♀️ Forge Ride : 9 August

The first Forge Ride of August is heading out west on the Burgess Hill loop, no doubt with the traditional thrash on the Plumpton Flyer to finish. Faster-paced training ride. Approx 60 km. Club kit preferred.

  • Roll out: 9:15

  • Duration: 3-4 hours

  • Location: Forge Cafe, Ringmer

🥐 Club Ride: 10 August

We’ve got a different start point this week to keep you on your toes. Darren Haynes will be leading a ride from the Forge to Cadence at Seaford Head. Club kit preferred.

  • Roll out: 9:00

  • Duration: Approx 4 hours, including coffee stop.

  • Location: Forge Cafe, Ringmer

🎸 Wednesday Slackers: 13 August

Schools out for summer and so are the Slackers 🤘. Approx 3.5 hours. Generally Z2. Come as you like.

  • Roll out: 9:00

  • Location: Isfield or Barcombe (TBC)

  • Sign up: Ask to be added to the Wednesday Slackers WhatsApp group.

One of Our Own…Mugs Gohl

Off the beaten track

Our latest Meet a Wanderer feature shines the light on Mugs Gohl — ride leader, finder of hidden paths, and fan of the flinty descent.

From Normandy trails to the back of Wolstonbury Hill, her love of off-road riding is spreading rapidly through the club.

Read Mugs’ story on the website.

🔥 Ride of the Week

Ride of the week surely goes to Rachel Kelley who pedalled 412 km from Shoreham to Plymouth with friend and colleague, Hannah Millington, in aid of the Huntington’s Disease Association.

Day 4

Day 5

Reach out to Rachel if you want to know more about her ride, or better still, dive across to her fundraising page.

In Case You Missed It…

On the website

There’s a full rundown of members’ results in the Sussex Racing League, Southern Counties 100 and our Hill Climb Challenge in Racing Round Up.

💭 ”If only we could…”

What’s your “If only we could…” wish for Lewes Wanderers?

The Committee next meets on 12 August and we’re all ears for feedback and suggestions to improve the club. Rides, socials, communication, inclusivity, whatever you want - make your views known.

Committee Meeting Agenda

Use this form to suggest ideas, opportunities for improvement, gripes and things you love about Lewes Wanderers. The Committee will discuss your comments at the next meeting and provide feedback where appropriate.

📸 Follow us on Instagram

If you’re not doing it already, give the club a follow on Instagram. We’re now making use of all the great photos and videos that are taken on club rides, and we’re having a bit of fun with them too!

PS. Don’t forget to give our content a like when you see it ❤️.

Till next time,

The Wandering Crew