Cycling UK Brighton and Hove

11/06/2026

We won't miss the opportunity to ride at the Sunset this week, just be patient, and we will ride together TOMORROW, FRIDAY, the 12th of June, same place, same time, same route, dryer day!

☀️😎🌅

09/06/2026

We had a great ride last Sunday! We set out from Proper café in Hassocks. We cycled on quiet routes to Warninglid. Most of us brought a packed lunch and sat on the grassy bank at the destination. Others went to the Half Moon pub for a roast dinner and a drink. It was a lovely occasion. Thanks to Sarah for leading. 🚴‍♂️🙏🥪🌳🚴‍♂️

08/06/2026

Bike Week starts today! 8th - 14th June. 🚴‍♀️
(Though every week is bike week here!)

📣 is nearly here! From 8 to 14 June, people across the UK will be celebrating cycling in all kinds of ways.

You could:
🥐 Host your own Bike Week brunch
🚲 Join a Big Bike Revival session
🌱 Encourage friends and family to give cycling a go

Big or small, every action helps show how cycling can make our lives healthier, happier and more connected 👇
cyclinguk.org/bikeweek

💬 How will you get involved?

08/06/2026

We have alerted Cycling UK about the further decline in cycle carriage.

Travelling by bike and train? We welcome folding cycles on all our trains but there are some restrictions on regular bikes during peak hours.

06/06/2026

A journey of 1000 miles begins with the first pedal! A great e-bike ride across France was featured in the latest Cycle magazine. This was a trip by local rider and author Vic Ient from Lewes. He's planning to do another big ride this summer to raise funds for ambulances & humanitarian aid for Ukraine. He would be grateful for any donation to:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/raising-money-for-ambulances-humanitarian-aid-for-ukraine
Starting on 9th July 2026, he will ride over 800 miles from Bilbao through France to England. This is his planned route:
https://ient.me.uk/2026/01/18/2026-long-distance-cycle-ride-from-spain-bilbao-to-england/

2026 Charity Cycle Ride! MARATHON CYCLE RIDE - from Spain… Victor S Ient needs your support for Raising money for ambulances & humanitarian aid for Ukraine

03/06/2026

Cycling UK members have just got their June/July issue of 'Cycle' magazine which includes an article about our own Guy B Roebuck! Guy cycled over 5000 miles around Britain, and raised £3,900 for https://nass.co.uk/ the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society.
Well done Guy! 🚴‍♀️

02/06/2026

Do you know about Power Watts? It's a cycling studio for high level fitness in the Edward Street quarter, and there's a café among many other things it offers. We are meeting there for our new series of evening rides. First one on Thursday! Sunset Ride: 4th of June - View of Shoreham Estuary We're leaving at 6.30 pm, so get there early if you want to have a look round and have a coffee. Power Watts address: Block C, 3 Neptune Square, Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0AT

01/06/2026

New infrastructure! The previous cycle lane heading south into Brighton on the London Road A23 past Patcham has been altered to a shared bus/cycle/taxi lane. Lots of room if there's no one else around! The dangerous slip at the southern end of Patcham Peace Park has been closed. We welcome this. It was the site of a crash between a turning van driver and someone cycling southbound. This is better for people walking/wheeling/cycling. The lower speed limit on the A23 (for a short stretch) is welcome. Longer would have been better.
Several hazards remain, despite the new scheme and the (inadequate) pre-existing old cycle lanes. Side roads continue to feed in to the A23 and you're totally abandoned at the Carden Avenue roundabout. There are often close passes and drivers pull out of side roads across our path e.g. Tongdean Lane.
It is now more difficult turning right at Old London Road if you're heading northbound because the pedestrian refuge has been removed and a puffin crossing is being put in. Disappointingly not a toucan or parallel crossing. It might make sense to use the pre-existing toucan at South Woodlands and continue northbound from there rather than the new puffin which has not been designed for cycling across.
Most of the road has recently been resurfaced and is very smooth, without potholes.
The A23 northbound cycle lane has been left unchanged.

01/06/2026

More cycling related activities on offer! We're doing a Bike Packing Workshop in partnership with Brighton Bike Hub!
Friday, Jun 5 · 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM BST
⏰ from 6pm to 7.30pm
📍 Brighton Bike Hub at 26b St Martin's Pl, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 3LE
https://www.meetup.com/cycling-uk-brighton-hove-meetup-group/events/314827547/?

What is a Bikepacking Workshop — and What Does It Offer?

A bikepacking workshop is a hands-on session designed to prepare you for multi-day cycling adventures. Whether you’re heading into remote wilderness or tackling long-distance routes, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to pack smart, plan well, and ride further.
Key topics covered:
• Bike Setup & Packing: Learn proper loading strategies to keep your bike balanced and efficient. We’ll cover how to choose and fit the right gear bags: frame bags, handlebar rolls, saddlebags, and panniers, and how to pack only what you truly need.
• Tools & Spare Parts: Get an essential guide to on-the-road bike maintenance and repairs. We’ll cover what to carry and how to handle the most common mechanical issues so you’re never left stranded.
• Nutrition & Logistics: Fuel your ride with smart eating strategies for long days in the saddle. We’ll also cover recovery techniques, rest-day planning, and how to build strength across multiple consecutive days of riding.
• Route Planning: Discover how to plan routes that match your fitness and goals. From choosing the right destination to reading terrain and logistics, you’ll build a solid foundation for any adventure.
🚲 Organised in partnership with Brighton Bike Hub.
What are you waiting for? Pack your bike and come and join us!

⏰ from 6pm to 7.30pm
📍 Brighton Bike Hub at 26b St Martin's Pl, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 3LE

What is a Bikepacking Workshop — and What Does It Offer? A bikepacking workshop is a hands-on session designed to prepare you for multi-day cycling adventures. Whether you

01/06/2026

Chris Boardman promotes modal switch! 🚴‍♀️👨‍🦽‍➡️🚶‍♂️🚲🛴🛞

Olympic medal winning cyclist Chris Boardman calls on drivers to change the way they travel.