Nomads Calendar
The calendar contains details of our upcoming official club rides, social events, and local sportives.
The individual event page will contain downloadable routes and any other guidance on the destination etc.
More information will be shared via the WhatsApp community so make sure you’re connected to get the latest news.
Ditchling Beacon Hill Climb
Once again, Sussex Nomads are delighted to be running our annual hill climb on the 18th October at the legendary Ditchling Beacon. Many of us have climbed it (or possibly walked) during the London to Brighton bike ride, where the conversation noticeably falls away to silence a few miles before Ditchling as riders contemplate the challenge that lies before them.
Organised on closed roads, this is a great opportunity to go for a PB on this famous climb. Due to the closed roads, the event is also open to Juniors - why not come and have a try!
For those of us who are keen hill climbers, the Ditchling Beacon event is the final event of the South Downs Hill Climb Series - Possibly the best hill climb series in the world! This year the series comprises 10 events, one Junior and nine adult, with a new climb at Turkey Island. The series starts with the Junior event at Stanmer Park on the 12th September, with the first adult event at Knights Hill on the 27th September. More details can be found on the series website.
The series is always well supported by local businesses and this year we’d like to send a special thank you to our sponsors:
Headline Sponsor
This year’s main sponsor is renowned bicycle retailer South Downs Bikes. Based in the heart of the South Downs they embody everything about the community of cycling. They provide a wide range of products and services for all abilities, from those just starting out to the most experienced hill climber!
Platinum Sponsor
Phoenix Marketing is a dynamic marketing agency, helping ambitious to grow and thrive through strategic marketing, powerful branding and results-driven digital campaigns
Platinum sponsor
Long-time friend to the Nomads and plenty of other cyclists around the South Downs. A regular stop on club rides. We love the Jungle!
Platinum sponsor
Ditchling Village is at the heart of the Ditchling Beacon Hill Climb. The DVA have been great sponsors for us; every year we organise a litter pick up the Beacon during the Hill Climb.
Ditchling Beacon Hill Climb
The final event in the South Downs Hill Climb Series is the iconic Ditchling Beacon Hill Climb. Organised by the Sussex Nomads on a closed road - the perfect time chance to go for a PB on this famous climb.
See the Series Website for details on how to enter (closing date for entries is Wednesday 15th October).
More info on the event can be found on the CTT website
The Ravenna Rumble on the Tumble
Round 1 of the Sussex Hill Climb series under new organisation with the Ravenna Cycling Club.
See here for more details on the CTT website