UPDATED Invitation to All Day Ride to Worthing - Saturday 12th October

It is my pleasure to be leading the last Saturday All Day Ride of 2024, on 12^th October, to Worthing. It seems this will be the 3rd time for the Saturday Gang to visit the coast, Tony having previously led the ride in 2018 and 2014. Back then the rides took place in July, but for us perhaps the roads and cycle paths will be quieter in October. 

We will gather at Nonsuch Park at 8.50 am (for the first group to leave at 9am - carefully following the Park runners) to make the most of the daylight, returning by train to East Croydon from where those returning to Cheam can cycle with me to West Croydon for the 2^nd train. 

I have chosen the flattest route I could find, but it's not without a climb or two, given the need to cross both the North and South Downs. Elevenses will be at Tanhouse Farm in Newdigate, lunch will be at The Partridge (https://www.facebook.com/ThePartridgePub/) in Partridge Green and tea will be at The Coast Cafe (https://www.coastworthing.co.uk/) in Worthing. There is some off-road as we come into Shoreham on the Downs Link, it's usually a good surface of hard grit.  

Please note:
1) the forecast is for sunshine and clouds, but a bit colder so bring warm layers
2) you may want to purchase an advance train ticket - I recommend the Super Off Peak Day Single rather than a specific train, in case of delays 

3) do remember to bring lights 

I'm planning for 2 groups with my sub-leader Steph. There are a couple of places still available, please contact me (dianelporter@hotmail.com  or WhatsApp 07740699966) by Friday 6pm if you'd like a place.

I remember a huge sense of achievement when I completed this ride in 2018 and want to share this opportunity with you. This isn't a rider for absolute beginners but if you can cycle up to 35/40 miles and get up to Walton-on-the-Hill then you'll be fine and you can of course use any train station to turn for home sooner if you wish.    

  https://swlctcbeginners.blogspot.com/2018/07/saturday-14th-july-tonys-ride-to.html

Addendum:

Here's the route we followed: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1824085869?share_token=aynAmjUpaDKDVXBnjVNIPMyEt29wOyUs2w3aeyvfQfehnNqLvJ&ref=wtd 

And tea was taken instead at Perch, Beach Green, Lancing - a lovely cafe right on the NCN2.