Cycling

We arrange rides throughout the year. Our programme aims to please both leisure riders and those looking for something faster, more mileage and challenging hills.  


East Brighton to Rodmell Downland Circular - Saturday 6th April

Starting Point

This social cycle ride is on Saturday 6th April and starts from the East Brighton Golf Club car park at 11.00. The ride really will be starting at 11.00, so please be ready to ride at this time.

The Bridleway starts at the far end of the car park. Note parking is for golf patrons only.

Route and Terrain

Ride up Sheepcote Valley bridle path to Woodingdean. Join cycle track behind houses to Castle Hill car park. Proceed on bridle paths to Rodmell enjoying some fabulous views. At Rodmell there is a brief steep descent, which can be navigated on foot if required. 

Proceed along bridle way to up to Telscombe . There is a steepish ascent up to Telscombe Tigh. 

From Telscombe over the Tigh to Saltdean to join the undercliffe where we will cycle back to Brighton. There will be a comfort break at Rottingdean or Ovingdean and refreshments at Daddylonglegs perhaps.

Suitable Bikes

Suited to e -bikes, mountain bikes or hybrids with disc brakes.

Pace

A moderate cycle.

Length and Duration

Approximately 17 miles so allow 2 hours 15 minutes 

Ride Leader

Mandy Roberts is leading this ride. A good way to contact her is via the BLAGSS Cycling WhatsApp group which she follows. 

Please bring refreshments & check your bikes’ brakes & tyres.

The maximum number for the ride is 8.

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Bramber via Downs Link - Monday 15 April

Starting Point

This ride is on Monday 15 April 2024 and starts from the Brighton Palace Pier, Madeira Drive at 10:00. The ride really will be starting at 10:00, so please be ready to ride at this time.

Here is the link for the pier at Google Maps.

Route

This ride will go along the seafront up to Shoreham where we will pick up the Downs Link. We will then follow the link, alongside of the river Adur to Bramber for refreshments at the Castle Inn. We will then do the return journey back to the pier.

Duration

The ride will take about three hours including the stop for refreshments.

Terrain

This ride will be on paved roads and the gravel surface of the Downs Link.

Suitable Bicycles

Most bicycles will be fine on this ride. For the gravel section you’ll need decent tyres in good condition. Very high performance bicycles with thin high pressures tyres will not be suitable. E-bikes are welcome.

Pace

The pace of this ride will be leisurely, we are not out to prove anything or win any awards.

Additional Notes

Always check over your bicycle before you go for a ride in particular check your brakes are working properly.

Sign Up!

If you fancy joining Gill and Jane for this ride, please pop your name down on the list.

Of course this ride will be subject to good weather, but we will keep you posted!

The maximum number for the ride is 8. Please register your interest below.

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Bike and Boom - Sunday 5th May

 

Starting Point

This social ride is on Sunday 05 May 2024 and starts from the Peace Statue in Hove at 10:00am. 

The Peace Statue is on Kingsway on the Hove seafront, it is just a little bit west of the Brighton Beach Bandstand. Officially the Peace Statue is called the Angel of Peace, here is the link for it at Google Maps (https://goo.gl/maps/Pb3FFzB9nyZAhiiK7).

Route

The ride goes along the seafront from the Peace Statue to BN42 4NH .( an industrial estate in Fishersgate). We  will spend 1.5 hours at the Bike Boom sale before heading to Lady Bee Marina for lunch at The Newport Arms . BN42 4EG 

Length and Duration

This ride is approx 7 miles in length. It will take about four hours to complete including one and half hours for lunch and one and a half hours at the Bike Boom sale. 

Terrain

For this ride you will be cycling on the road, so you will need to be confident with that.

Suitable Bicycles

Any kind of bike is suitable. E-bikes are welcome.

Pace

The pace of this ride will be leisurely, we are not out to prove anything or win any awards.

Ride Leaders

This ride will be led by Dee Lewis and Mandy Roberts and the best way to contact them about the ride is on the BLAGSS Cycling WhatsApp group which they follow.

The maximum number for the ride is 8. Please register your interest below.

Please read additional event details below.

Additional Notes

If you are interested in selling items and contributing towards a pitch (£10 total) please let us know via the Blagss Cycling WhatsApp group.

Additional Event Details : Every first Sunday of the month we hold a bike jumble at Bike Boom! 

Located near Fishersgate station, use google for to get to Bike Boom if you are unfamiliar with the area, we are tucked away in an industrial estate, postcode BN42 4NH.

Loads of bikes of every type for sale. Tons of bicycle parts and accessories on offer at great prices. 

Got something to sell? £10 to for a pitch, please get in touch first. 

Free tea and coffee, bring your own mug or buy a travel cup from us.

Always super friendly and fun

Starts 11am - 2pm

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