Rolling News

November 14, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

We’ve got gravel fun on Saturday, more brilliant results from the CX league, and some winter motivation to keep you riding when others retreat to the sofa.

There’s also the small matter of the Jubilee Lunch this Sunday!

🚴 Forge Ride: 15 November

We’re back on the gravel, courtesy of Chris Hurcomb, for a loop east towards Willingdon. Coffee at Alfriston Deli. Approx 50km.

  • Roll out: 9:15 am.

  • Duration: Approx. 3 hours, including the coffee stop

  • Start Location: The Forge, Ringmer

  • Dress Code: Come as you like

☕️ Sunday Social Ride: 16 November

Sunday’s ride will be shorter than usual to allow participants to get home and changed into their finery for the Jubilee Lunch. Socially-paced, “no-drop” ride.

  • Roll out: 8:30

  • Duration: Approx 3 hours, including coffee.

  • Location: Boots, Uckfield

  • Dress Code: Club kit preferred

❄️ Keeping your head in the game

With short days and low temperatures, members of other clubs might hang up the bike and wait for spring.

But winter training is where Wanderers are built, right?

Michael shares his tips on how to stay motivated and make steady gains while others are hibernating.

Talking of turbos, have you tried…?

CTT Time Trials on Zwift

CTT has launched a Winter TT series on Zwift, and it’s proving hugely popular.

Races take place at 7:00pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:00am.

There are 14 events in total, across flat rolling and mountainous courses. You can take part in as many or as few events as you like.

Find them on the Companion App.

🥇 Racing News - London & South East CX League - Round 6

Heavy rain had made the East Bysshe equestrian cross-country course, near Lingfield, a mud-fest.

Georgina Wise revelled in the conditions, taking third place at the chequered flag. Ryan Machin, who has been a model of consistency in the men in their forties category, extended his streak of 11th places to three!

Dan Street was in a highly encouraging 9th place in the race for men over 50 when a tyre gave out, meaning he could no longer continue. Stephen Burgess was fleetingly in the lead for men over 70, but eventually had to settle for second. Well done all.

Georgina Wise

🍽️ See you on Sunday!!!

Only two more sleeps until the Jubilee Lunch at Chailey on Sunday, and we’re really looking forward to seeing everybody there.

The Club will be subsidising meals by £10 per head, including those of partners. That leaves only £14.95 each to pay on the day, plus drinks.

Walking, driving, running or riding, bring your appetite and plenty of happy smiles. A party hat is optional!

PS. If you want to come and haven’t said so, reply to this email, and we’ll try to squeeze you in.

Till next time,

The Wandering Crew