At Southdown Velo, we are passionate about promoting women’s cycling at all levels.

Typically, most cycling clubs have a membership that is only 10-15% women but Southdown Velo are on a mission to change that.

Cycling is a sport that is equally accessible to all genders so we are keen to try and address the barriers that are preventing women participating in this wonderful sport.

If you are completely new to cycling we suggest you look at the British Cycling Breeze rides program (address) that runs local rides for all women.

If you are already a cyclist, but not sure about group riding or riding with a club, then our monthly Gateway ride would be perfect for you.

If you are already a competent cyclist and would like to join a mixed but women-friendly, active club that runs several rides a week then we would love you to join us on our regular rides.

And if you are interested in racing whether on the Track or Time trials, we believe we can offer the support, contacts and encouragement to make this happen.

In 2023, Southdown Velo has been enthusiastically involved in the Women’s Cycling Collective, which is a local British Cycling sponsored initiative to promote women’s cycling in and around Chichester.

Our lovely club members have run several free events including bike mechanics, bike maintenance, stretch and yoga for cyclists and a bike fit evening. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

We believe Southdown Velo is the best local club for all women cyclists and look forward to welcoming you soon!