Past Cycling Group Rides

The Cycling Group organise a great programme of rides each year. This newly introduced area of the website aims to enable fellow members to see the types of cycling opportunities available (please be patient while it grows).

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Past Cycle Rides 2025

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MONTHNAMETYPEABILITYDETAILS
JanuaryRichmond RendezvousRoad and off-road/cycle pathDeveloping, Intermediate, AdvancedSlow or fast, road or off-road, meet in Richmond Park where we will cycle and include an excursion into Bushy Park. The off-road will also include the Thames Path. Both road and off-road rides will include a common stop for coffee and cake at the Anglers Pub in Teddington.
FebruaryTanhouseRoadDeveloping, Intermediate, AdvancedThe route will comprise of 52km and 520m climbing. The group will head out from Woodcote Park via Lodgebottom joining the cycle path near Dorking. From here we will head down to Newdigate via Henfold. The return ride will be via Broad Lane, Pixham Lane and Leatherhead.
FebruarySwinley Forest Off RoadDeveloping, Intermediate, AdvancedSwinley Forest has 24km of linked purpose-built, all-weather, way-marked mountain bike trails that nestle and follow the forest's contours. There are three main trails of different grades to suit all riders.
MarchSurrey HillsRoad and off-road

Past Cycle Rides 2024

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NAMELOCATIONTYPEABILITYDETAILS
Tour de France a the Motor HouseMotor HouseRoadDeveloping, Intermediate and Advanced RidersSurrey Hills (optional) Ride on Saturday 13 July followed by the screening of Stage 14, the mountain section, of the Tour de France 2024. There will be two rides of differing distances to suit Developing Riders (circa 45km) and Intermediate/Advance Riders (circa 65km). The rides will be approximately 2.5 hours in duration, plus a short coffee stop.
Advanced Road RideWoodcote Park RoadAdvancedThe advanced road rides, which take place on a monthly basis, will typically last between two to two and a half hours. Routes for our advanced rides vary from month to month. Expect the ride speed to be it to be an average speed of 20mph+.  Advanced road rides depart from the Fountain Brasserie at 9.00am - sharp!
Surrey Hills Ride and Plough Inn Sunday LunchWoodcote ParkRoad Ride and off-Road(ALL) Leisure Riders, Developing Riders, Intermediate Riders and Advanced Riders1. Leisure Ride, 30km 2. Intermediate and Advanced Road Ride, 60km 3. Off-road Ride, 15km with steep hill climb (mountain bikes only)
Cycling Summer Social and SupperWoodcote ParkRoad Ride and off-Road(ALL) Leisure Riders, Developing Riders, Intermediate Riders and Advanced RidersWe would like to lead cyclists on a short (one and a half hour) easy cycle followed by supper, for those who wish to join the supper, in the 19th Hole.
Advanced Road RideWoodcote ParkRoad RideAdvancedThe advanced road rides, which take place on a monthly basis, will typically last between two to two and a half hours. Routes for our advanced rides vary from month to month. Expect the ride speed to be it to be an average speed of 20mph+.  Advanced road rides depart from the Fountain Brasserie at 9.00am - sharp!
Road Ride with Lunch at the Spike BarWoodcote Park and Pall MallRoad RideDeveloping/Intermediate riders, with a scheduled pace of 19-21kph.A circular route through picturesque Betchworth and Brockham before returning to the clubhouse via Lodgebottom Road/Headley.
Surrey Hills RideWoodcote Park, The Fountain BrasserieRoad and Off-Road(ALL) Leisure Riders, Developing Riders, Intermediate Riders and Advanced RidersEach ride group will be converging on The Queen Stage to enjoy a sociable lunch at a lovely location in Surrey. Leisure ride group - 30km. Intermediate / Advance Road ride - 50km. Off Road ride - 20-30km
Tanhouse Road RideWoodcote Park, The Fountain BrasserieRoad and Cycle PathIntermediate Riders and Developing RidersThe route will comprise of 48km and 490m climbing. The group will head out from Woodcote Park via Lodgebottom joining the cycle path near Dorking. From here we will head down to Newdigate via Henfold. The return ride will be via Broad Lane, Pixham Lane and Leatherhead. Please click here to view the route on Strava. Tanhouse Farm offers a great range of teas, coffees, tasty cakes and savoury snacks.
Richmond Rendezvous Ride 2024Richmond Park, Kingston Gate Car Park, Kingston KT2 7SSRoad & Off-Road/Cycle PathCasual, Development, Intermediate & AdvancedSlow or fast, road or off-road, Richmond Park ticks all the boxes. This ride can be cycled in laps, allowing riders to stop for coffee at one of the cafes in the park. Speed and number of laps or half laps depend on your ability. You can't get lost so feel free to cycle at your own pace and take regular breaks at one of the cafes. Each loop of the park is about 7 miles although there is a short cut across the middle of the park. The off-road route is slightly longer and we will include a flat section along the river Ham to Barnes. The total off-road ride around 22km, 14 miles. This ride finishes with lunch at the Wych Elm pub.