We run a programme of club runs, with something to suit all tastes and abilities.
Please see the calendar for specific ride information.
The Forge Ride
Fitter riders looking for an “A” run are likely to prefer our Saturday Forge Rides. This has an average speed of around 17.5 mph.
The Forge ride runs on the second and last Saturday of every month and starts at 9:15 from the Forge Cafe in Ringmer. Additional, “off schedule” Forge rides are often organised according to demand.
Sunday Social
The “Sunday Social” is typically a “B” run – suited to newcomers or those looking for a more relaxed pace.
We have a ride every Sunday, normally starting from outside Boots the Chemist at the bottom of the High Street in Uckfield and occasionally from the Forge Cafe in Ringmer (see the calendar for details of specific rides). Rides leave at 8:30 in the summer and 9:00 in winter.
Off-Road Rides
We have an off-road ride on the first Saturday of every month between March and September.
This rolls out at 8:30 from Bake Out in Lewes. The distance is typically around 50km and suits the fitter rider. A shorter-distance, “B group” ride is often created according to demand.
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Changes to the Schedule
In the event of very cold or bad weather, club runs may be cancelled. For up-to-the-minute information, keep an eye on this website or see our social channels.
Try A Ride With Us
Non-club members are welcome to join any of our rides. To participate, we need you to enter your name and email address here.
Terms of riding as a guest
Every care will be taken to avoid accidents, but in providing your email address, you acknowledge that you are accepting responsibility for your own safety and that of any minors in your care. You agree that Lewes Wanderers cannot be held responsible for any injury, loss or damage, however caused. You are also confirming that you have appropriate 3rd party insurance.
Club rides are informal group rides. You are responsible for riding within your ability, managing your own pace and navigating the route if you become detached from the group.
Under-18’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
You should only participate if you are fit to do so. If you feel unwell or unsafe at any point, please stop and let another rider know.
Please ride a roadworthy bike and wear clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the weather and conditions. A fully charged mobile phone and navigation aid are recommended.
Following sign-up, you will receive our weekly Rolling News update with details of future rides and other club news. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Further Information
Contacts
Club Runs Coordinator
Paget Cohen clubruns@leweswanderers.co.uk
Reg Porter
About the trophy
The Reg Porter trophy is awarded to the club member who gains the most points, based on placings, in the annual freewheeling, speed judging and the tourist trial competitions. In April 1994, the Committee decided that there should be a non-racing trophy bearing Reg Porter’s name.
Reg & Maureen
A mainstay of Sussex time trialling, they were close friends and supporters of the club for many years. Reg had a great willingness to turn up at any hour, on a regular basis, to help in any way he could and not only as timekeeper. Many members, suffering in long-distance time trials, have welcomed the sight of Reg and Maureen, waiting “up the road” with a drink and a shout of encouragement; and hundreds of weary finishers in our reliability trials have been helped towards recovery with cups of Porter cocoa.
Reg was president of the Sussex Nomads, but it was always felt that he and Maureen belonged to us just as much which was why they were both made honorary life members. The Reg Porter Trophy is linked to the kind of non-racing events he enjoyed with us and will keep his name alive within the club.
Winners of the Reg Porter in past years are below. Please see our club run calendar for upcoming events.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Stephen Burgess |
| 1995 | Larry Limpus |
| 1996 | Paul Limpus |
| 1997 | Peter Baker & Richard Meed |
| 1998 | Tony Longhurst |
| 1999 | Stephen Burgess |
| 2000 | Chris Hough |
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Dave Wells |
| 2002 | Dave Wells |
| 2003 | Stephen Burgess |
| 2004 | Spencer Coleman |
| 2005 | Stephen Burgess |
| 2006 | Paul Gibbons |
| 2007 | Richard Meed |
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Stephen Burgess |
| 2009 | Chris Martin |
| 2010 | Rob Pelham |
| 2011 | Micky Turner |
| 2012 | Mark Longhurst |
| 2013 | Event Moved |
| 2014 | Paul Gibbons & Mark Longhurst |
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Paul Gibbons |
| 2016 | Micky Turner |
| 2017 | Rob Pelham |
| 2018 | Rob Pelham |
Audax
Audax United Kingdom (AUK) is the internationally recognised long distance cycling association in the UK. You can find out more about AUK here.
Established in 1976 AUK oversees the running of long distance cycling events in the UK, validating and recording every successful ride. The cycling events listed in their calendar will take you on some of the best cycling routes in the UK. The rides are open to everyone and range from 50km up to 600km.
Anyone can ride Audax UK’s events, although technically, AUK does not run events; these are run by clubs or individuals under AUK’s supervision. When a non-member enters an event, there is a small additional fee over and above the usual entry fee, which gives the rider temporary membership of AUK for the duration of the event. This is necessary for insurance reasons.
Audax – Is Latin for bold and was first used in the context of endurance sports towards the end of the 19th century.
Randonnée and ‘Randonneur – Randonnée’ is a French word which loosely translates to ramble or long journey. It’s not really cycling specific but in AUK we take it to mean a long cycle ride. A Randonneur is a person who has completed a recognised 200 kilometre ride. If you complete a 200km, 300km, 400km and 600km in one year you will become a Super Randonneur.
Brevet – Is a certificate, more or less. So it’s the card you carry, which gets stamped at controls and finally validated by AUK as proof of your ride. The word is often also used to describe the event itself, i.e. a certificated ride.
Audax points are awarded for each completed ride, for more information see here. The Jan & Mick Latimer trophy is awarded to the cyclist recording the highest mileage. Our very own Peter Baker received this trophy in 2011, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19. He is also top of the club Strava leaderboard most weeks too!
PBP 2011
Peter Baker completed the 1230km of Paris-Brest-Paris.
LEL 2013
Paul Gibbons, Chris Martin, John Miller & Micky Turner. Paul & Micky completed the 1400km London- Edinburgh-London event.
LEL 2017
John Miller, Charlie Middleton, Lisa Davis, Paul Gibbons & Micky Turner. Due to illness Paul did not finish, the rest completed the epic event.