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 14 - 19mph (22 - 30 kmph).
Rides aren't led like a traditional cycling club, but decided on the day (or a few days before on Slack) 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 30 - 60 miles (45 - 100km) 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).
Shaved legs entirely optional for both sexes.
Hovélo rides can be spontaneous or they can be planned beforehand. We have a few "old faithfuls" we rely on, but we might sometimes put a new spin on one (a different road or direction)
You simply 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 it's your first ride with us, make sure you sign up to our Slack group (or post a note on Strava) and introduce yourself - that way we can make sure someone is there to welcome you and show you the ropes!
We organise rides & meetups via the Slack group. You don't have to have been out with us to join, so sign up, say hello and organise your first ride!
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!