Club Reliability Trials
For 3 or 4 Sundays over the spring, autumn and winter months reliability trials take the place of regular Club rides. Dates are given on Spond and the Events page.
The aim is to ride to a set destination and back within a time chosen by the rider and recorded on the start sheet. The route and rider grouping is entirely up to those taking part - there is no appointed 'group leader'. To complete the challenge requires the rider to return within 10 minutes of their chosen time - it is not a race.
Rides usually start and end at the Forest School Youth Wing, Comptons Lane (map), with refreshments and cake available at the finish. The HQ opens at 08.30am - please arrive at least 15 min before your chosen start time to sign on.
The various RT routes are described below.
Ashdown Challenge
Distance: 62 miles (approx)
Start: 09:00
Time standards: 3h30' / 4h / 4h30'
Route: see Spond
Kirdford Spin
Distance: 36 miles (approx)
Start: 09.20
Time standards: 2h45' / 3h30'
Route: see Spond
Fittleworth Challenge
Distance: 48 miles (approx)
Start: 09:00
Time standards: 3h / 3h30' / 4h
Checkpoint at Fittleworth Village Store. Route (suggested):
https://www.strava.com/routes/3046783289805036656?v2=true
Brockham Ride
Distance: 36 miles (approx)
Start: 09.20
Time standards: 2h30' / 3h
Checkpoint at the Brockham Reading Room. Route (suggested):
Washbrooks Ride
Distance: 33 miles (approx)
Start: 09:30
Time standards: 2h / 2h30' / 3h
Route: see Spond
Wealden Challenge
Distance: 45 miles (approx)
Start: 09.15
Time standards: 2h45' / 3h
Route: see Spond
Hindhead Heights
Distance: 56 miles (approx)
Start: 09:00
Time standards: 3h45' / 4h15' / 4h30'
Route: see Spond
Wiston Ride
Distance: 32 miles (approx)
Start: 09:20 / 09.30 / 09.35
Time standards: 3h / 2h30' / 2h
Checkpoint: Jungle Tearoom in the Big Plant Centre