Racing Team / chaingang in Brighton area
gthyer
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Hello
I will shortly be moving to Brighton and I'm hoping that someone with local knowledge or race experience in the South-East could recommend a club for me.
I'm currently a 3rd cat, hoping to get my 2nd this year and would ideally like to join a club that has a high-calibre of rider that I can train and race with. I'm used to weekend club rides of about 19-20mph average and part of a chaingang down in Cornwall, so would be great to replicate that in my new home.
I know the best way to get into a club is to go along for a few rides first, but if this could be narrowed down to some race-oriented clubs/teams, it would be most appreciated!
I will shortly be moving to Brighton and I'm hoping that someone with local knowledge or race experience in the South-East could recommend a club for me.
I'm currently a 3rd cat, hoping to get my 2nd this year and would ideally like to join a club that has a high-calibre of rider that I can train and race with. I'm used to weekend club rides of about 19-20mph average and part of a chaingang down in Cornwall, so would be great to replicate that in my new home.
I know the best way to get into a club is to go along for a few rides first, but if this could be narrowed down to some race-oriented clubs/teams, it would be most appreciated!
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Not in a club myself but "On the limit Velo club" look very active and seem to do lots of different things . There is also Brighten Excelsior (and a Worthing version) and Sussex Nomads.0
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BigMat wrote:Brighton Mitre seem pretty good.
+1 to that.
They always have a lot of guys racing at Surrey League events and have been running their own series at their local circuit. Some very strong riders in their ranks - Mick Coyle is a beast!0 -
Fantastic, thanks for that. Will try out with Brighton Mitre once I'm settled in. Looking forward to the move and seeing the amount of riding and racing in the South-East makes it even better!
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Hi Gareth, massive coincidence but I work for CDMS too... will be good to have a fellow racer in the office!0
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wow - that's an incredible coincidence! It just gets better and better! Will have to have a good chat about it when I start.
Look forward to meeting you.
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oldhairylegs wrote:BigMat wrote:Brighton Mitre seem pretty good.
+1 to that.
They always have a lot of guys racing at Surrey League events and have been running their own series at their local circuit. Some very strong riders in their ranks - Mick Coyle is a beast!
Not only is he a beast, he's also a really nice guy!
OP, the mitre meet every Saturday and then usually go out in 2 groups, a faster one which will probably suit you and then a slower one for those just looking for a social ride. During the summer, there's a crit series around Hove Park and the usual evening 10 and hill climbs. I think that a small group go out on Wednesday evenings too but don't quote me on that.0 -
Yes, Wednesday evenings tends to be track training (on road bikes) at Preston Park velodrome or local circuits.
There is also a track league on Wednesday nights over the spring and summer at the above mentioned velodrome. Also there are crit races around the velodrome most weekends run by a couple of Mitre members.
Will be happy to show you around the local area too when you get here, drop me a message if you want to go for a ride before you start in the office.0 -
Welcome to Brighton!
Mitre are a very good racing club, and as said above are very active organising races and training around Brighton. All the Mitre riders I've met are a very friendly bunch, and they've just released a really nice new kit design.
If you fancy coming out for club runs on Sundays though, pop along to Ditchling just outside Brighton for a ride with my club, the Sussex Nomads - you'd be more than welcome. We meet at 9am at the village hall. Look forward to seeing you out and about round Sussex in one jersey or another.0 -
I had no idea so many posters were from Brighton. We should all get together for a ride!0
