Ride from Brighton to Barcombe for lunch and on to Hassocks

On Sunday 28th June 2026, weather permitting ☀️☔️⚡️!

09.15 - Meet at Bison Beach Bar, Sea Lanes, Madeira Drive.

09.30 - Depart Bison Beach Bar

Cycle path to Rottingdean; then over the Downs to Falmer.   Falmer to Lewes - Tesco superstore.

10.45 - Short break and meet any cyclists who are joining from Lewes Tesco. 

11.00 - Depart Lewes Tesco

Ride via cycle path mainly to Ringmer.   Ringmer-Isfield on quiet lanes mainly.

Isfield to lunch stop at Rhubarb & Custard Café on Town Littleworth Road at Holmansbridge Farm, Barcombe, East Sussex, BN8 4TD, arriving roughly @ 1.15.     40 miles approximately.

After lunch we ride another 10 miles roughly to Hassocks.   

The ride ends in Hassocks.   For those who need to get to Brighton/Hove:  there are trains (please check) and a number of different routes to cycle if you prefer.

If possible, please contact the ride leader (organiser) by email using the link on this page if you would like to join us. Otherwise please just come to the start and speak to the ride leader.

Please note: All our rides are weather-dependent. If the weather looks bad, a ride will be cancelled!

If you plan to come on any of our rides, please make sure your cycle is in a roadworthy condition. Bring a puncture repair kit, spare inner tube (or as appropriate for tubeless tyres), essential tools, a mobile phone if you have one, snacks and enough to drink, sunscreen/waterproofs/warm clothing as appropriate.  Always bring plenty of water to drink when the weather is hot and pay attention to weather alerts. Don't forget your lights if you expect to be out in the hours of darkness. Please follow Cycling UK guidance and the Highway Code. Check with the ride leader about the distance and hilliness of the ride if you are unsure. See contact details below. 

There is a simple signing on process at the beginning of the ride. Please inform the ride leader if you have a medical condition that might affect your ride.