by Clive Aberdour
One hundred ‘tourers’ rides have now been ridden this year. The 100th was on Thursday 24th September which was in Kent, in the Headcorn area. There would have been more but many rides have been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions: rain, wind and, during the summer, heat waves.
We aim to have three rides each week, on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The Tuesday rides are usually about 25 miles and graded as 2B, ie relaxed touring rides over a route that is flattish with a few minor hills. The refreshment stop is usually at Ripe Village Stores. Occasionally, there are two rides on a Thursday or Sunday going at different paces but meeting up at the same café/tearoom.
An essential part of our rides are the refreshment stops. We always stop at a café or tearoom/garden for a rest and a chat over a cup of tea/coffee and cake. The picture above is a refreshment stop at the Lavender Line heritage railway station in Isfield. It’s one of our favourite stops although there are so many to choose from.
All our rides are advertised on the club calendar.
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Autumn 2026