A POPULAR pit stop for cyclists and walkers is hoping to expand across Sussex, writes GEORGE CARDEN.

Cadence Cycling Club started in Litlington, near Seaford, at the end of last year and has quickly become a big draw for people passing through the Cuckmere Valley who need a coffee and some food.

The business, which also has a hub in East Grinstead, was founded by keen cyclists Matthew Jackson and Roger Myall, who wanted somewhere convenient to go after their bike trips.

Steve Roberts, who is the hub manager of Cadence’s Litlington base, said: “It’s been pretty successful,people are really liking it.

“I think that’s partially due to more people being outside and exploring new local places, rather than travelling around.

“We obviously aim mostly at cyclists, but with our situation here being on the South Downs Way, we get a lot of walkers as well.

“It’s a beautiful area being in the Cuckmere Valley, so it has got a lot of attraction.”

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The plan is to expand into the barn next to their current unit and do bike hire, tours as well as a bike repair workshop.

Steve said: “There will be indoor seating as well once we’re allowed, obviously that’s not possible at the moment.”

Cadence Cycling Club has been following government guidelines, strictly operating as a takeaway service for the time being.

In cycling terms “cadence” means the number of revolutions your pedals make per minute.

The start-up business is sure to have customers increasing their cadence en route to grab a coffee, cake or hot food.

Steve said: “We have a garnered a good reputation for our food and coffee.

“We like to work with local Sussex products where we can. We try to keep everything local.”

Cadence CC use compostable cups and plates, as well as cans and jars rather than plastic items as part of its sustainability message.

The business also gets its coffee beans from a roaster which is less than 100 metres away.

It sends its compostable cups and plates to a recycling business in Brighton to be professionally composted.

The business also encourages people to come to the hubs by foot, bike or horseback rather than by car.

This is partially due to the limited parking space a and also because of the sustainability ethos.

Now Cadence is looking to open hubs across the South Downs.

The next one will be at Truleigh Hill, near Brighton, as well as other sites along the South Downs Way.

For more information see https://cadencecycle.club.