If you’d like to ride with us, we’d love to see you for an 8am start every Sunday at the Goldstone Villas Small Batch Coffee Company.
Make sure you check out the Strava Discussions to see what's happening.
Unlike other cycling clubs, Hovélo has no membership fees, no committee meetings, no racing and no-one in charge. Our aim is to turn up on Sunday and ride through the Sussex countryside.
We are a friendly and informal group of road cyclists. The age and ability varies massively and we're ultimately about enjoying a beautiful weekend ride.
Hovélo is open to everyone but you'll need to be comfortable riding at an average speed (including climbs...and there are some) of 15 - 17mph / 24 - 27kmh.
Rides aren't led like a traditional cycling club, but decided on the day (or a few days before on Strava) by who turns up and how they're feeling. The speed is determined by the riders too, plus, we don’t drop anybody. Our ride lengths van vary between 45 - 65 miles / 75 - 105 km depending on who is riding and when they need to be back by.
This isn't about tearing people's legs off or suffering - you can find that elsewhere. This is about getting used to riding in a group and having fun. There'll be chatting, jokes and discussions about cycling etiquette (and maybe a post-ride beer or coffee).
Routes are posted on the Strava club beforehand so you can see what you're getting into. Make sure you join and RSVP there so we need to expect you.
From there, you turn up at 8am outside outside the Goldstone Villas Small Batch Coffee Company with your bike. We will often have a pre-ride coffee and a chat before heading out.
If you have any questions or want to meet us beforehand, be sure to join our WhatsApp community.
The route we choose depends on weather, timings and if there is any part of Sussex we need to avoid.
Some of our popular routes are:
Although there will be people to help, you should be prepared for any eventuality. Make sure you have a pump and spare inner tube with you to fix that puncture, and plenty of water and food (such as energy bars) to keep you going.
Most importantly, bring along a good sense of humour!