Rolling News

February 20, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

A proper mixed bag this week. No official Forge Ride on Saturday, but as ever, keep an eye on the chat or set the pace yourself. The Sunday Social heads to Middle Farm, and if the forecast has its say, it may well be character-building to say the least.

Ryan Machin has been flying the flag in Spain at the Mediterranean Epic, and we can now share the full story.

Closer to home, we’re bringing the Spring Classics to Lewes. Read on to find out more.

And finally… a caption competition. What on earth are they up to?

🚴 Forge Ride - 21 February

No official ride this week. As ever, keep an eye on the chat for anybody looking for a faster-paced ride, or just put a call out yourself.

  • Roll out: 9:15 am

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

  • Start Location: Forge, Ringmer

  • Dress Code: Come as you like

☕️ Sunday Social - 22 February

For those intrepid enough to brave the rain, it'll be a 9 am start at the Forge heading to Middle Farm this Sunday.

  • Roll out: 9:00 am

  • Duration: Approx. 4 hours, including the coffee stop

  • Start Location: The Forge, Ringmer

  • Dress Code: Club kit preferred

🏁 MTB Racing

As reported last week, Ryan Machin headed to the Spanish coast earlier this month to tackle the prestigious Mediterranean Epic – a four-day UCI marathon MTB race.

Competing in the Masters pairs category against a stacked international field, Ryan and his partner tackled 138 race miles across four stages and nearly 7,000ft of climbing. They finished a highly creditable 17th in the GC.

👉 Read Ryan’s full race report (and the data) on the website - it’s a great write-up and well worth a read,

Correction: In last week’s Rolling News, we said that Ryan rode the event with Georgina. He didn’t; he rode it with a mate.

Club Spring Classics Events

The Black Horse in Lewes has agreed to show the Spring Classics (and other major races later in the year). We’re planning to tie club rides in with a few hours of watching the races and, no doubt, a drink or two. Coming along just for the viewing will be perfectly fine, too.

Look out for more details, but start by marking your diary for Saturday 7 March: Strade Bianche, and Saturday 21 March: Milan-San Remo.

Bikes, banter and a beverage or two – what’s not to like?

Before you go…Caption Competition.

What are they up to in Deñia? Hit reply with your answers.

Till next time,

The Wandering Crew