City to Country Lanes Loop

A longer Breeze route for winter training. We will meet at the Chalet cafe, which also has toilets, ready for a 10:30 start. However, if you want to practice group riding skills before we set off on the ride, meet at the cycle track at 10:00 for half an hour of coaching and practice. The large circular cycle track is in the top left hand corner of the park, a short distance from the cafe We will head out of Brighton on the cycle lane alongside the A23. Once we reach Pyecombe, we will follow the route of our popular 'Wayfields Wander' ride, but add an extra 10 mile loop through Hassocks. We may extend the loop around Hassocks slightly (taking in more of Underhill Lane by going straight on in Ditchling rather than turning right) to make the total ride 40 miles (the mapped route is 35 miles). If a group is strong or fast, we may include Devil's Dyke at the end rather than returning alongside the A23. This is a stretching route for those riders who have been building up their miles through 2015 and now want something with an extra challenge. It's a good winter training ride to keep the legs spinning through the colder months. Please check your bike before the ride (tyres, brakes, and chain) and bring a couple of spare inner tubes as well as water and snacks. We don't have a planned cafe stop! If you have any questions about the ride, contact your ride leader Alison on 07967 094967 or [email protected]