Meeting at Nonsuch Mansion House at 9.15am for offroad ride to Rykers Cafe for coffee. Those who are going onto the Phoenix BBQ at the Rising Sun will go directly there after the ride.
Hand Signals and Shouts: How to Ride Safely in a Cycling Group
When riding in a group, communication is key. Whether you’re out on a weekend club ride or navigating narrow lanes with your cycling mates, hand signals and verbal warnings are essential tools for keeping everyone safe. In a peloton or chain gang, riders further back often can’t see what’s coming. That’s why riders at the […]
Commuting by Bike: The Smart, Sustainable Way to Travel
Cycling to work is not only a great way to stay fit—it’s fast, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. For short to medium distances, especially in towns and urban areas, commuting by bike can often be quicker than driving or using public transport. Unlike buses or trains, bike commutes are door-to-door, on your own schedule, and rarely […]
Buying Your First Bike: A Guide for New Cyclists
Start With What You Have Most new members already own a bike—whether it’s a basic hybrid, an old mountain bike, or a budget-friendly road bike. There’s no need to upgrade immediately. Stick with the bike you’re familiar with for your first few club rides. Just make sure it’s mechanically sound: check the brakes, gears, tyres, [...]
Sunday Road Ride to Tanhouse Farm
Meet Leatherhead BR Station 9am 22nd June 2025
KPRC BBQ Saturday 28th June
Malcolm at the Kingston Phoenix has kindly extended the invite to their summer BBQ to the Clarencourt. It is at lunchtime. Please let Macolm know this weekend if you want to go at:- rjfamily1@yahoo.co.uk Food fro.m 1.30pm, further detail below Hi Bill I hope all is well and apologies for not letting you know […]
Wednesday 18th June Evening ride
Meeting at Nonsuch Mansion House at 6.30pm for offroad ride to the Barley Mow in Epsom. Please can you let me know if you would like to come along.
Thursday 26th June Claygate Midsummer ride
The annual summer ride to Claygate Platform 3 will be on Thursday 26th June. This is a poular ride to the Micro Pub near Claygate railway station where we can get good beer, take away Fish and Chips and while away the long summer evening! We will meet at Nonsuch Mansion House at 6.30pm for […]
Sunday 15th June, Tenterden to London
Another lovely day. We set off for home at 09:30hrs following a peaceful route through some tiny back lanes. We encountered a number of kissing gate obstacle on a signposted bridleway, which had us ‘weight lifter’ style bikes above heads, go figure! A slight headwind today was pleasant and kept us from overheating too much. […]
Saturday 14th June, Canterbury to Tenterden
Despite the huge overnight thunderstorm most of our route was dry as a bone and the temperature was still good. We left at 09:30hrs due to Dennis’s car being a few minutes away, as there wasn’t any parking facilities at the Premier inn, town centre. We had a gentle, cooling headwind for most of […]