Slide Our Rides

 

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 1Gentle 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 2A 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 3For 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 4Fast paced and sometimes long rides for the experienced and fit rider.
13 - 14.5 m.p.h, 50-60 miles.
Grade 514.5mph +, 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.
GradeDistance (miles)PaceHillsPer month
G2 Sunday (G2S)
220-2510-12mph**4
G4 Sunday (G4S)460-9013-14.5*****4
G2 Farnham (1st Tuesday) (G2F) 220-4010-12**1
G2 Farnham (2nd Sunday) (G2F) 220-4010-12**1
G1 Farnham (3rd Tuesday) (G1F) 118-258-10**1
G1 Farnham (4th Sunday) (G1F) 118-258-10**1
G2 Midweek (Wednesday) (G2M)230-4010-12***4
G3 Midweek (Wednesday) (G3M)
340-6011-13****4
G4 Midweek (Wednesday) (G4M)445-6513-14.5*****4
G5 Midweek (Wednesday) (G4M)565+14.5+*****4
G3 Saturday (Saturday) (G3S) 3, 450+11-13****occasional
G3 Saturday (Saturday morning) (G3SM) 3, 425-3511-13****2
G2 Wednesday(G2W) 220-25Steady**1
G2 Woking (G2WS)230-35Steady**1

Rides programme

Our regular rides programme. See the Schedule of Rides for details
RIDE GROUPS AND GRADESEvery Wed1st Tue
3rd Tue2nd ThursdaySummer SaturdaysEvery Sunday2nd Sunday4th Sunday
G2 WokingG2 1st Sunday only
G2 SundayG2
G4 SundayG4
F1/F2 FarnhamG2G1G2G1
G2 WednesdayG2 (2nd Wednesday only)
G2/3/4/5 MidweekG2, G3, G4, G5
G1 EvergreensG1
G3 SaturdayG3
See Rides Schedule
G3 Saturday MorningG3
1st and 3rd Saturdays


 G2 Sunday (G2S) Grade 2  

  • 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

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 G4 Sunday (G4S) Grade 4  

  • 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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 G2 Farnham (G2F) Grade 2 

  • 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

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  F1 Farnham (G1F) Grade 1  

  • 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

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 G2 Wednesday (G2W) Grade 2  

  • 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: 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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  G2 Midweek (G2M) Grade 2  

    • 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.

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  G3 Midweek (G3M) Grade 3  

  • 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

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  G4 Midweek (G4M) Grade 4  

  • 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

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  G5 Midweek (G5M) Grade 5  

  • 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

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  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?

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