Each week we offer a number of recreational rides aimed at different riding abilities, and we have a range of starting locations so that we can enjoy different areas of the countryside. Our rides are fun and friendly and include refreshments stops along the way.
We have five Ride Categories and we suggest you select a ride level you feel most comfortable with. Take a look at the various Ride Groups to find a ride at the right level, on a day that suits with a convenient start point (see below). Feel free to speak to the relevant Ride Group Leader for more information.
Our rides start from a variety of Start Points on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and each ride is led by experienced Ride Leaders. You can contact a Ride Leader directly if you wish.
Ride categories
| Grade 1 | Gentle exercise for occasional or social riders, or perhaps experienced riders who no longer wish to exert themselves excessively. Average speed is 8-10 mph, matching the slowest rider; 15-25 miles, no major hills. |
| Grade 2 | A relaxed pace, for regular riders who are prepared to cover some distance, and not afraid of the odd hill; can be half or full day. Steady ride of 30-40 miles, 10 – 12 mph to coffee and lunch, can include some hills. |
| Grade 3 | For generally experienced riders, can visit the best areas of the Surrey hills, so climbing involved; can be half or full day. 11 – 13 m.p.h., 40-60 miles, less in winter with shorter days. |
| Grade 4 | Fast paced and sometimes long rides for the experienced and fit rider. 13 - 14.5 m.p.h, 50-60 miles. |
| Grade 5 | 14.5mph +, 60-70 miles |
Ride Groups
The table shows the wide range of rides we provide. Please see the calendar for details of each ride.The abbreviations (G2S, G1F, G2WS etc.) refer to titles of rides on the Calendar and posted on Spond
Click on the Group name for further information about that Group.
| Grade | Distance (miles) | Pace | Hills | Per month | ||
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| G2 Sunday (G2S) | 2 | 20-25 | 10-12mph | ** | 4 | |
| G4 Sunday (G4S) | 4 | 60-90 | 13-14.5 | ***** | 4 | |
| G2 Farnham (1st Tuesday) (G2F) | 2 | 20-40 | 10-12 | ** | 1 | |
| G2 Farnham (2nd Sunday) (G2F) | 2 | 20-40 | 10-12 | ** | 1 | |
| G1 Farnham (3rd Tuesday) (G1F) | 1 | 18-25 | 8-10 | ** | 1 | |
| G1 Farnham (4th Sunday) (G1F) | 1 | 18-25 | 8-10 | ** | 1 | |
| G2 Midweek (Wednesday) (G2M) | 2 | 30-40 | 10-12 | *** | 4 | |
| G3 Midweek (Wednesday) (G3M) | 3 | 40-60 | 11-13 | **** | 4 | |
| G4 Midweek (Wednesday) (G4M) | 4 | 45-65 | 13-14.5 | ***** | 4 | |
| G5 Midweek (Wednesday) (G4M) | 5 | 65+ | 14.5+ | ***** | 4 | |
| G3 Saturday (Saturday) (G3S) | 3, 4 | 50+ | 11-13 | **** | occasional | |
| G3 Saturday (Saturday morning) (G3SM) | 3, 4 | 25-35 | 11-13 | **** | 2 | |
| G2 Woking(G2W) | 2 | 20-25 | Steady | ** | 1 | |
| G2 Woking (G2WS) | 2 | 30-35 | Steady | ** | 1 | |
Rides programme
Our regular rides programme. See the Schedule of Rides for details| RIDE GROUPS AND GRADES | Every Wed | 1st Tue | 3rd Tue | 2nd Thursday | Summer Saturdays | Every Sunday | 2nd Sunday | 4th Sunday |
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| G2 Woking | G2 1st Sunday only | |||||||
| G2 Sunday | G2 | |||||||
| G4 Sunday | G4 | |||||||
| F1/F2 Farnham | G2 | G1 | G2 | G1 | ||||
| G2 Wednesday | G2 (2nd Wednesday only) | |||||||
| G2/3/4/5 Midweek | G2, G3, G4, G5 | |||||||
| G1 Evergreens | G1 | |||||||
| G3 Saturday | G3 See Rides Schedule | |||||||
| G3 Saturday Morning | G3 1st and 3rd Saturdays | |||||||
- Aimed At: Cyclists who enjoy a steady paced ride covering some distance and enjoy some hills.
- Pace: 10-12 mph
- Mileage: 20-25 miles
- Ride Day: Sunday
- Duration: Half Day (may be extended to lunch stop on the day on ad hoc basis)
- Start Time: 09.30 prompt (unless otherwise stated)
- Start Points: Guildford area
- Refreshment Stops: Morning coffee
- Contact: Peter Fennemore. 01483 300689
- Aimed At: Experienced fit cyclists who enjoy fast paced, long and hilly rides.
- Pace: 13-14.5 mph plus
- Mileage: 60-90 miles
- Ride Day: Sunday
- Duration: All day
- Start Time: 09.00 prompt (unless otherwise stated)
- Start Points: Varied – Godalming, Guildford, Farnham, Elstead, Shalford etc
- Refreshment Stops: Morning coffee, lunch, sometimes afternoon tea
- Contact: Peter Hackman. 07862 593746
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- Aimed At: Cyclists who enjoy a steady paced ride covering some distance and enjoy some hills.
- Pace: 10-12 mph
- Mileage: 20-40 miles
- Ride Day: 1st Tuesday and 2nd Sunday of the month
- Duration: All day
- Start Time: 09.30 prompt (unless otherwise stated)
- Start Points: Farnham (unless otherwise stated)
- Refreshment Stops: Morning coffee, lunch
- Contact: David Ross. 07802 927319
- Aimed At: Occasional / social riders or those who are slower experienced riders. No major hills.
- Pace: 8-10 mph
- Mileage: 18-25 miles
- Ride Day: 3rd Tuesday and 4th Sunday of the month
- Duration: Morning
- Start Time: 09.30 prompt (unless otherwise stated)
- Start Points: Farnham (unless otherwise stated)
- Refreshment Stops: Morning coffee
- Contact: David Ross 07802 927319
- Aimed At: Cyclists who enjoy a steady paced ride covering some distance and enjoy some hills.
- Pace: 10-12 mph
- Mileage: 30-40 miles
- Ride Day: 2nd Wednesday each month (paused for winter, will resume in Spring 25)
- Duration: Usually full day ride.
- Start Time: 09.30 prompt (unless otherwise stated)
- Start Points: Woking area
- Refreshment Stops: Morning coffee, lunch
- Contact: John Carolin 07590 780613?
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- Aimed At: Cyclists who enjoy a steady paced ride covering some distance and enjoy some hills.
- Pace: 10-12 mph
- Mileage: 30-40 miles
- Ride Day: Wednesday
- Duration: All day
- Start Time: 09.45 prompt (unless otherwise stated)
- Start Points: usually Snooty Fox, Shalford
- Refreshment Stops: Morning coffee, lunch
- Contact: Hilary Stephenson. 01483 572687.
- Aimed At: Experienced cyclists who enjoy an energetic ride with a reasonable amount of climbing.
- Pace: 11-13 mph
- Mileage: 40-60 miles
- Ride Day: Wednesday
- Duration: All day
- Start Time: 09.45 prompt (unless otherwise stated)
- Start Points: Varied – Ripley, Woking, Send, Normandy etc
- Refreshment Stops: Morning coffee, lunch
- Contact: Phil Gasson. 07973 203917
- Aimed At: Experienced fit cyclists who enjoy fast paced, long and hilly rides
- Pace: 13-14.5 mph
- Mileage: 45-65 miles
- Ride Day: Wednesday
- Duration: All day
- Start Time: 09.45 prompt (unless otherwise stated)
- Start Points: Varied – Ripley, Woking, Send, Normandy etc
- Refreshment Stops: Morning coffee, lunch
- Contact: Derek Ridyard 07711 873924
- Aimed At: Experienced fit cyclists who enjoy fast paced, long and hilly rides
- Pace: 14.5+ mph
- Mileage: 65+ miles
- Ride Day: Wednesday
- Duration: All day
- Start Time: 09.45 prompt (unless otherwise stated)
- Start Points: Varied – Ripley, Woking, Send, Normandy etc
- Refreshment Stops: Morning coffee, lunch
- Contact: Derek Ridyard 07711 873924
G3 Saturday (G3S) Grade 3 & 4 or Saturday morning (G3SM)
- Aimed At: Experienced fit cyclists who enjoy fast paced, long and hilly rides further away from our usual routes.
- Pace: 11-13 mph
- Mileage: 50+ miles or 25-35 miles (morning ride)
- Ride Day: Occasional Saturday during summer months
- Duration: All day
- Start Time: 09.00 prompt (unless otherwise stated)
- Start Points: Normally a train/car journey to the start
- Refreshment Stops: Morning coffee, lunch
- Contact: (G3S) Jerry Sender 07917 582122 or (G3SM) Alison Dorsett 07771 807353
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G2 Woking (G2WS)
- Aimed At: Cyclists who enjoy a steady paced ride covering some distance and enjoy some hills.
- Pace: 10-12 mph
- Mileage: 25-30 miles
- Ride Day: 1st Sunday of month
- Duration: Half day
- Start Time: 09.30 prompt (unless otherwise stated)
- Start Points: Woking area
- Refreshment Stops: Morning coffee
- Contact: John Carolin 07590 780613?