E-Bike On The South Downs & Coast Ride
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Come along on and join me on possibly ODL's 1st ever E-Bike event!
This event is for E-Bikes only. The overall pace and climb will be quicker than on a regular bike and therefore not suitable for this event.
- A 29 mile leisure ride with bridleways, country lanes, muddy tracks and a few roads.
- This ride is aimed at cyclists with a fair level of fitness.
- This ride is aimed at E MTB or E hybrid bikes (sorry no E road bikes)
- Please ensure your bike is in good working order and well maintained.
- A helmet is Compulsory, you will not be permitted to take part without!
- Batteries need to be fully charged, half or flat will not be permitted to ride with us.
If you fancy joining us but do not have an E-Mtb you can hire from here only 10 min ride away from the meeting point: https://www.cannonballbikes.co.uk/rentals
Setting off from our meeting place with pick up the path of an old disused railway that used to take visitors to what was the Devils Dyke hotel. Arriving at the dyke we will admire the stunning views and then pick up the the rolling hills of the south downs way heading west.
On to Truleigh Hill with its hidden secret nuclear bunker that at one point was repurposed as a nightclub. We begin our descent off the Downs passing the youth hostel that hosted the first ODL South Christmas event back in 2008.
Making our descent down Beeding Hill we cross the River Adur picking up the downs link path to Bramber and then on to Monarch's Way we will climb the mighty Steyning Bowl minding our batts!
Pressing on and up stopping at Chanctonbury Ring for lunch we will drink in the views.
After lunch we will leave the ring and head down passing through Lancing Ring a nature reserve we arrive back in civilisation heading down to the seafront and pick up the coastal path towards Brighton and Hove.
We will stop for a drink at Rockwater Bar on the seafront and then head back to our starting place and here the event will end.
Very Very IMPORTANT!!!!!!!! - Participation Statement
You MUST complete the Cycling Participation Statement in addition to booking your event space before attending a cycling event.
What to bring
E Bike: mountain bike or E-hybrid Bike (no road bikes)
Helmet: OutdoorLads requires you to wear one
A Fully Charged batteries: for your bike.
Spare Chain : Chains can be prone to failure with the added torque of the motor assist.
Clothing: lightweight and layered, shorts are great even in rain as they allow free movement of your legs. Avoid jeans, which are uncomfortable when wet, and baggy tracksuit bottoms, which can snag in the chain. Colourful and/or reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users
Footwear: grippy soles if your bike has standard pedals
Gloves: cycle gloves help avoid blisters, and are good in the cold
Punctures: spare inner tube, bike tyre pump and tyre levers and puncher repair kit.
Tools: any special tools that your bike needs
Small snacks: such as chocolate or energy bars
Plenty of water: in bottle/s on your bike or in a daysack/bladder
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Eye protection: avoid getting grit or insects in your eyes; sunglasses are OK if they are not made of glass and not too shaded
Sun cream: take care, even on overcast days
Bike lights: be seen and safe
Storage: small day-sack or a bag on your bike
Mobile Phone: keep it in a waterproof bag for use in emergencies
Food & drink
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of snacks.
Water is essential, at least 2L