Rolling News

October 03, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Jerseys, Aero and Off-Road. This week, we’ve got aero tips from Michael, results from the CX league, and a quick vote on whether to reopen the Jubilee Jersey shop. Plus, of course, this week’s rides are all lined up.

🌳 Off-Road Ride : 4 October

Chris Hurcomb is leading an off-road ride on one of his favourite loops between Poynings and Wilmington. Approx 100 km in total, but plenty of drop-off points for anybody looking for something shorter.

  • Roll out: 8:00

  • Duration: Approx. 5 hours for the full route, including coffee

  • Start Location: Offham Garage and Stores

  • Full Route: here

  • Dress Code: Club kit preferred

☕️ Sunday Social Ride: 5 October

The Sunday ride is bound for Washbrooks, Hurstpierpoint. Please keep an eye on the Facebook page or group chat for updates. Socially-paced, “no-drop” ride.

  • Roll out: 8:30

  • Duration: Approx 4 hours, including coffee.

  • Location: Boots, Uckfield

  • Dress Code: Club kit preferred

🤩 Jubilee Jersey

Damn, they look good - and that’s just the models. The jerseys are pretty fine too.

If you feel you’ve missed out and there’s sufficient demand, we’ll open the shop one more time. Click here to give us a simple gauge of interest.

🔥 Racing News…

CX

Round 3 of the Challenge Tyres London & South East Cyclo-Cross League took place at Pippingford Park on Sunday.

Georgina Wise punched in four highly consistent laps to finish fourth in the Women’s Race. Ryan Machin fought his way up from 26th on the grid to a fine 11th place in the Over 40s Men.

In the Over 50s Men, Dan Street finished an impressive ninth. Darren Haynes rode strongly to finish 20th in the same category, and Steve Burgess, the only competitor in their 70s, took 48th place from 59. A fine showing all round.

Darren

Dan

Steve

Hill Climbing

If the ESCA Hill Climb up Firle Beacon on 11 October takes your fancy - and there’s talk of combining it with the Forge Ride next week - entries close at 23:59 on Wednesday 8th October. The first rider is off at 10:00.

One hill climb a day not enough? Then the Butts Brow Hill Climb runs in the afternoon, with the same closing date.

🌐 On the Website

Perfect your Aero Position

Having shown us all how it’s done in the Circuit of Chailey last weekend, Michael has shared his top three tips for a perfect aero tuck.

His pointers cover visual cues, practice tips and safety, and are practical and achievable by everyone.

This one is definitely worth a read.

Be the News

We’re always on the look out for content for Rolling News. Occasional features we’d like to run include:

  • New Bike Day - show off your shiny new steed

  • Product Reviews - share your opinion on your latest gadget or garment - good, bad or indifferent

  • Travels with my Bike - send us your cycling related snaps and we’ll share them on here.

And of course, there are the established favourites: Meet a Wanderer, Cafe Reviews, and Ride of the Week.

If you want to put something forward for inclusion, drop a line to Rolling News.

Till next time,

The Wandering Crew