SheRides: South Downs, Clayton, Hassocks

A women's social ride on the South Downs for anyone comfortable on a blue trail and above, hosted by SheRides ambassador Georgina. Around 10-15 miles on a mix of bridleways and cycle paths, with some options for singletrack. There are climbs and descents, nothing too steep or techy, and everything is walkable if you're not sure. It's all about giving it a go, meeting new people and having fun.

See the route on Ride with GPS. The ride suits all mountain bikes, ideally full suspension but perfectly doable on a hardtail. If there's really bad rain the ride will be cancelled, with updates on the Plus1 page.

Meet Georgina at the Jack and Jill Windmills car park, Mill Lane, Clayton, Hassocks BN6 9PG, ready to ride for 9:30am (what3words: ///positive.impose.permit). The car park has a 2.1m height restriction barrier. More on cycling in the South Downs.

Facilities: free parking and a coffee truck. A helmet is a must: SheRides will not ride with anyone who is not wearing one. Other protective gear is up to you (the ambassadors normally ride with knee/elbow pads and maybe gloves, depending on conditions). You'll need a bike that is trail suitable, safe and in working order. 'Normal' and e-bikes welcome. Bring enough snacks for the ride and plenty of water. There's a café on route, and a coffee and cake stop at the end if the truck is still there, so stick around for a social.

The ride and the car park are both free.

Sign up on the ride's Plus1 page (no app needed, Plus1 emails you a code). Contact the ambassadors by posting in the ride's comments on Plus1; if you're running late, there might not be signal at the meet point. Open to women 18+; you ride at your own risk.

Source: SheRides on Plus1