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July 25, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

After a rain-enforced recovery week last week, we’re back up to full gas with a busy programme of activity.

🗓️ Upcoming Rides

🚴‍♀️ Forge Ride : 26 July

By popular demand, we’re going hilly this time, out to Jevington and Beachy Head. Faster-paced training ride. Approx. 75 km. Club kit preferred.

  • Roll out: 9:15

  • Duration: 3-4 hours

  • Location: Forge Cafe, Ringmer

😎 Gravel Ride: 27 July

Mugs Gohl is leading a gravel ride to the top of the Downs at Blackcap, with a coffee stop at Ote Hall, nr Ditchling Common. Gravel and bridleways galore. Club kit preferred.

  • Roll out: 8:30

  • Duration: Approx 4 hours, including coffee stop.

  • Location: Barcombe Mills

🌳 Club Ride: 27 July

Gravel not for you? The Club Road Ride, lead by Ash Preston, will be heading the same way to meet up with the off-roaders at Ote Hall. Club kit preferred.

  • Roll out: 8:30

  • Duration: Approx 4 hours, including coffee stop.

  • Location: Boots, Uckfield

⛰️ Hill Climb Challenge: 28 July

This is the one you’ve been waiting for. Over in minutes and there’s a great view from the top. Sign-up now!

  • Roll Out: 7:00 pm

  • Location: Firle Beacon, Firle

  • Sign up: Sign-up form here 👉 Form

Wednesday Slackers: 23 July

A small band of Slackers will be out again on Wednesday. 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.

Platinum Jubilee Jersey - The Shop is Now Closed

75th Jubilee Commemorative Jersey

The shop for the Platinum Jubilee Jersey is now closed. We’re thrilled with the demand and will be asking Kalas to process the orders as quickly as possible so we can get them being worn proudly around the county.

💡Have you tried…a sports massage?

Think massage is just for spa-days or for the pros?

Think again. Sports massage can ease tightness, speed recovery, and help you ride stronger for longer — even if you're not racing.

In this article, local therapist, Hannah Jackson, explains why we should take our bodies as seriously as our bikes.

🚴 🚴‍♀️ Re-arranged Two-Up Challenge

CTT has approved Monday 18th August for the Two-Up Challenge. Make a note in your diary; all leave is cancelled! Watch this space for further details.

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Till next time,

The Wandering Crew