City to Country Lanes Loop (Sofa2Sportive Training Ride 9 of 9)

This is the last ride in the 'Sofa2Sportive' training series of 9. By now, riders should have built up their stamina for longer rides as well as speed (so that longer rides don't take all day!). You should be confident riding in a group, able to use your gears and cadence for getting up hills, and able to descend hills safely and confidently.

This route has undulating hills, though nothing really daunting unless we decide to finish with Devil's Dyke. The majority of the route is on quiet country lanes, once we've travelled north on the A23 cycle path.

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.

If a group is strong or fast, we may include Devil's Dyke at the end rather than returning alongside the A23.

Please check your bike over thoroughly before this ride, and bring two spare inner tubes as well as layers, money for a cafe stop, and plenty of snacks and drink.

Please cancel your place if you can no longer make it, as this is likely to be a popular ride.
If you're delayed getting to the start, please contact Alison the ride leader on 07967 094967. We may not wait for you and head off at the advertised time.