She Rides Off-Road to Lewes and New Ride Dates

She Rides first-timer Claire gives the low-down on one of our recent off-road rides….

“The She Rides Off Road to Lewes bike ride was my first She-Rides adventure and my first experience of mountain biking near Brighton. I am from Worthing and met a couple of the She-Rides girls out on my local girls shop ride, organised by Quest.
We got chatting and they invited me over to join them, I was a bit nervous about coming over on my own but i’m so glad I did, the girls were all lovely, the views were beautiful and the ride was challenging without being too technical.

She Rides Off Road to Lewes

I met the group at Stanmer Park and after some introductions we set off towards the South Downs Way and along to Lewes. There were some nice steady climbs and wide grassy downhills as our reward, great fun! We stopped to regroup regularly so no-one was left behind or struggling whatever our level of experience and fitness.

Once we got to Lewes we decided to get a picnic and sit down by the river, not quite as warm as we thought if was going to be and despite a nice big cup of tea I was pleased to be back on the move!

We headed south, over the A27 and towards a very steep hill! This was the only time we all had to admit defeat and get off and push, it was worth it for the view from the top though, we saw the whole route that we had ridden, from the Amex in the distance, along the ridge of the downs and into Lewes, and all of it basking in the Sussex sunshine on one of the nicest days of the year so far, how lucky we were!

From here there was a choice of heading down to Rottingdean and along the seafront or across the hills and down into Moulscombe, we all said our goodbyes, thankyous and see you soons and the two groups headed off our seperate ways
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What a fabulous way to spend a sunny Sunday, making some new friends, seeing the beautiful countryside and burning a bunch of calories on the way, Bonus!

Thankyou girls, I look forward to the next time! x”

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She Rides Off Road to Lewes