What we’re about
Our friendly Cycling Club is part of Cycling UK (West Sussex Member Group). Our weekly Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday rides normally start between Shoreham and Littlehampton, and we also occasionally ride from other areas such as Chichester and Brighton & Hove.
Our rides usually start and finish at the same location, to give riders the opportunity of arriving by cycling, car, or train. We ride for an hour or so to a café for a coffee stop and then cycle to lunch, which is normally at a pub - or you can bring your own! The ride then returns to the starting point.
A typical Tuesday ride is around 30-40 miles and is divided into multiple groups cycling between 10 and 12mph according to abilty. These rides are mostly along quiet country lanes and designed for cyclists who are looking for a social ride. Thursday rides are shorter at about 20 miles.
Our Sunday rides are longer at around 50 to 70 miles and are for full club members only.
All types of bikes, including e-bikes, are welcome on our rides so long as they are well maintained and roadworthy. Please bring along normal repair items such as spare inner tubes, tyre levers, and a working pump. In the autumn and winter months please make sure you have good working lights front and back. We don’t insist on hi-viz or a helmet.
We welcome you to come along and try our rides up to three times before you decide whether you would like to join us. Our annual membership is just £6, and you will also need to become a member of Cycling UK for insurance cover. All club rides are free of charge … so why not book on a ride and start your cycling journey with Arun-Adur Cycling Club! Check out our Facebook page too for photographs of our cycling excursions.
Upcoming events
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Winter Solstice enthusiast ride - over the hills to Broadwater (1 of 2 options)
Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Church Lane, Sompting,, Sompting, GBSt Mary’s, Sompting start at 10:00.
This ride ascends the Steyning Bostal, passes through Upper Beeding, Edburton, Fulking and Poynings, before ascending Devil's Dyke and following the coast back towards the west.
Coffee stop tba.
The ride ends at Broadwater Baptist Church. 26 miles and 1,400' ascent. If you don't love hills, this ride is not for you! See the flat alternative on this date.
Members, please see associated WhatsApp messages.
Please check that your bike is roadworthy - we recommend the “M Check” shown here: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/get-active/2019/everyday-walking-and-cycling/mcheck
We recommend that you bring a pump, spare inner tube, puncture repair kit and a basic cycling tool kit.
All participants are ultimately responsible for their own safety and wellbeing and should be aware that the medical/first aid provisions are no different than if they were riding on their own or informally with friends.7 attendees
Winter Solstice social ride - coastal route to Broadwater (2 of 2 options)
Littlehampton Harbour Bridge, 54 River Road, Littlehampton, GBLittlehampton start at 10:10 (west side of red footbridge).
Ride through Yapton, Barnham, Felpham, Littlehampton and westwards along the coast to end at Broadwater Baptist Church. 28 miles and flat.
Coffee stop tba.
Members, please see associated WhatsApp messages.
Please check that your bike is roadworthy - we recommend the “M Check” shown here: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/get-active/2019/everyday-walking-and-cycling/mcheck
We recommend that you bring a pump, spare inner tube, puncture repair kit and a basic cycling tool kit.
All participants are ultimately responsible for their own safety and wellbeing and should be aware that the medical/first aid provisions are no different than if they were riding on their own or informally with friends.9 attendees
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