club rides with brighton excelsior
Different weekend rides from Shoreham by Sea all year round and evening rides during the sunnier parts of the year.
We offer friendly group riding through the Sussex countryside every week of the year. You’ll find male and female riders with an age range of over 50 years. You don’t need to be an elite athlete with an amazing bike and you can try a ride without joining. Our rides set off up a country road called Coombes Lane and we focus on using quiet lanes.
Please see our rules and etiquette guide for further details.
Sunday Club Runs all year round, meet at Brighton City Airport, Cecil Pashley Way, Shoreham, BN43 5FF
Start times can vary so please get in touch before your first ride.
Average Distance: 40 miles
Café Stop: Yes
Pace: Relaxed 14-15 mph Nobody Gets Dropped
Depart: Shoreham Airport 9am Sunday*
Return: 12:30 -13:00
Average Distance: 50 miles in Summer
Café Stop: No, but there are snack breaks and a monthly pub afterwards in summer
Pace: Sustained 15-16 mph Nobody Gets Dropped
Depart: Shoreham Airport 9am Sunday (8:30 in summer)
Return: 12:30 – 12:45
Average Distance: 30 miles
Café Stop: Yes
Pace: Relaxed 14-15 mph
Depart: Memorial on Shoreham side of wooden Adur foot-bridge, 9:30am
Return: 12:30 -13:00
Monthly “Green Run” 9am Sunday from Brighton Pier
Occasional Saturday Women’s Rides
Various Audax, Sportives and Excursions
Includes: Isle of Wight, Devil’s Punchbowl etc.
Cycling trips: Dieppe Raid, Lanzarote etc.
Riders ride at their own risk.
The best way to get your speed up is to ride with us so don’t put it off. You’ll find you’re a lot faster in a group. One thing you could do for your confidence and strength is to ride up some big hills. We don’t often climb the biggest ones but it’s good preparation. If you’re still wearing trainers, consider clip-in pedals, it’s much more efficient. If you haven’t worn them before, practise clipping in and out.
We’re not the strictest club but please read our rules and etiquette to get an idea about club riding.
The main thing to bring is enthusiasm but to make your first ride the best possible for you and everyone else please make sure to bring:
If you cycle to meet us please make sure you are easily visible to road users. Rear lights are particular good. Sports cameras are welcome.