Hi I have viewed all the comments and have put together the following:
Firstly though I must stress that this is open to all and is a low key get together. We are not riding in formation and will not have outriders etc as I have seen on other organised ride outs. Everyone to their own pace.
I would have liked the meeting to start from the Stepping Stones, but as the meeting is now earlier I do not think that this is suitable. The pub does not normally open until 12 midday. As we do not have any fixed numbers I do not think that it would be a viable proposition to ask them to open just for us.
Sunday 20th March 2016
Meet at Ryka’s Café around 9-9.30am. At least we will be able to get a hot drink etc.
Leave Ryka’s around 9.45am and take the A25 to ride to join the A217 following the Pioneer Run Route to Handscross.
Hopefully we will meet up with others in Handscross around 11am.
As this is a Sunday I am not sure we will be welcome in the Parish Hall Car Park and do not know if it will be in use at that time.
I suggest therefore meeting at the Red Lion Pub Car Park which is only a few metres from Verrall’s.
If we leave there around midday we can ride the Pioneer Route to Madeira Drive in Brighton. I believe that Madeira Drive is closed off to normal traffic that day but I am sure we can find somewhere to park. Any suggestions welcome.
Obviously those who do not wish to ride the full route and can join or leave at anytime.
From Brighton riders can make their own way home.
If anyone would like details of the route, Post Codes etc, please let me know and I will post them. I don’t think that the route is taxing enough for a Sat Nav but I am sure I could put something together for those that do.
So you now have a month to either make your excuses or plan for the day.