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April 10, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

The season’s settling into a nice rhythm now — a bit of something for everyone, and plenty of reasons to get out on the bike (or into the pub, depending on your priorities).

We’ve got the usual mix this week: a Forge Ride, a Sunday Social, and the small matter of Paris–Roubaix in the pub to round the weekend off. Throw in a growing Chain Gang, a midweek escape with the Slackers, and a steady stream of new faces joining the club, and all in all, it’s ticking along rather nicely!

Have a scan, get a couple of rides in the diary, and maybe drop in for the cobbles on Sunday — it would be rude not to.

🚴 Forge Ride - Saturday 11 April

Wartling, here we come. Lewes-based riders have the option of gathering at Bake-Out at 8:30 and spinning up to the Forge together. Faster paced/Training Ride. Approx 60km.

  • Roll out: 9:15 am

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

  • Start Location: The Forge, Ringmer

  • Dress Code: Club kit expected

☕️ Sunday Social - Sunday 12 April

Darren Haynes is in the chair and will be leading the group on a route up to the Ashdown Forest. Hills will be manageable with sufficient cake. Note that the start is in Ringmer this week 👀 .

  • Roll out: 9:00 am

  • Duration: Approx. 4 hours, including the coffee stop at Duddleswell Café and Lifestyle.

  • Start Location: The Forge, Ringmer

  • Dress Code: Club kit expected

📺 Communal Watch-along - Sunday 12 April

We’re back at the Black Horse on Sunday afternoon, this time for many people’s favourite Spring Classic, Paris-Roubaix - or is that like choosing your favourite child?

  • Time: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm (men) or 5:30 pm (women). All times are approx.

  • Location: The Black Horse, Lewes

  • Dress Code: Come as you like!

⛓️ Chain Gang - Tuesday 14 April

The evening Chain Gang is now getting into its groove. Single laps of 11km with regrouping and recovery at the end of each one. Don’t fear the pace, we’ll organise the session to make sure everyone enjoys it. Give the chat a thumbs up if you’re in.

  • Roll out: 5:45 pm (for 6:00 pm start)

  • Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours

  • Start Location: The Forge, Ringmer (for Laughton Circuit)

  • Dress Code: Club kit preferred

☕️ Wednesday Slackers - Wednesday 15 April

Easy like a Wednesday morning. Post a comment in the Slackers WhatsApp group if you can slope off for a few hours and fancy a spin. Socially paced with great company!

  • Roll out: 9:30 am

  • Duration: Approx. 3 hours

  • Start Location: The Village Shop, Barcombe

  • Dress Code: Come as you like

😍 A warm welcome to our newest members

In recent weeks, we’ve welcomed to the club:

  • Derek Ahern

  • Will Turner

  • Joe Turner

  • Andy Swaisland

  • Paul Horta-Hopkins

  • Nick Miles

  • Dan Gohl

  • Adam Goward

We’re delighted to have you all on board and hope that you get everything you want from your club. Don’t hesitate to contact one of the committee members if you have any questions or if there is information you can’t find.

And talking of new members, don’t forget our Offer a Wheel incentive. Prizes galore for anybody who introduces a new member.

👕 Club Shop

For the benefit of new members and by popular demand, the club shop is now open. The shop will remain open until 27 April, when orders will be sent for manufacture.

Get your order in now!

Not only will you look the bee’s knees, but you’ll also be supporting the club's policy of club kit on all organised rides.

And Finally…

Well done to all the off-roaders who gathered in Lewes last Saturday. We had 20+ riders, sufficient for two groups, which were magnificently led by Chris and Mugs. A good time was had by all despite the drizzle in the air. We could well be on to something!

Next time out is 2 May. Mark your diary.

If you joined us as a guest this time and fancy coming again, we’d love to have you along. We just ask you to join the club, and you’re in. (You know it’s worth it… 😉)

Chris Hurcomb

Till next time,

The Wandering Crew