On this iconic London to Brighton charity cycle ride, leave the buzz of the city behind and join thousands of your fellow cyclists as you face the challenge of a 55-mile. Journey on two wheels from the heart of London to the buzzing Brighton seafront!
Over 4,000 riders will make their way through the idyllic English countryside putting their legs to the test on Ditchling Beacon before gliding down to Brighton to cross the finish line and celebrate their success.
No need to be looking at your map – the route is fully sign-posted so that you can keep your eyes on the road and enjoy the beautiful surrounding countryside! It is the perfect challenge for solo riders looking to get in some extra miles, beginner cyclists taking on their first big challenge or corporate groups looking for a team cycle!
Ride alongside 4,000+ cyclists for amazing atmosphere and great camaraderie.
Fully signposted route all the way meaning no navigation required.
A supportive event to help you to the finish line including roaming mechanical support.
Celebrate with a beer on Brighton's beautiful seafront.
Choose from a wide range of important causes and smash your sponsorship goal!
Event details are on the London to Brighton Cycle Ride listing.
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.
Children
Helping the hospital offer a better future to seriously ill children across the UK.
Sign up
£45
Fundraise
£150
Children
Supporting families with a seriously ill child.
Sign up
£55
Fundraise
£150
Cancer
No one should have to face cancer alone.
Sign up
£55
Fundraise
£150
This ride is a charity cycle challenge with thousands of cyclists taking part and fundraising for charity. While this is hugely beneficial to the charities it gives the cyclist advantages too, from supporting a cause that is close to your heart to securing a place in the event and much more.
Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and train, plus all of these extras which will elevate your event experience:
Charities know that raising money is all part of the challenge, which is why they provide advice, branded materials and a personalised online fundraising page to help the donations roll in. Think videos for social media, branded imagery and testimonials from previous participants.
Whether this is your first ride or your fifth, you'll need to train for it! You'll receive an in-depth training plan with guidance, plus many charities have access to expert coaches and elites too, who can provide exclusive tips to help you prepare. Experts include Full Potential and Olympic champs.
When you show up on the day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Most charities will give you a branded and personalised t-shirt or jersey to ride in on the big day, and often a training top too.
When you're partway through your ride and your energy is flagging, what you need is a boost from cheering spectators to keep you moving. Many charities set up a cheer station along the route, keeping an eye out for you to send up a huge cheer as you ride past!
Refreshments and an indulgent post-race sports massage are often provided by charities. This is the perfect way to recover alongside other people who have completed the cycle challenge for that cause.
You won't be the only person taking part for that charity, so it's well worth meeting other cyclists through the charity's invite-only social media pages! You can organise to meet up for training rides, chat with the charity's expert coaches and share tips and stories with each other to keep the motivation levels running high.
Charities buy places in this event, then give them to runners who agree to raise money for the charity – these are called charity places. Charity places are a great way to support a good cause and get a place in the event, especially if general/ballot entries are closed.
Cycling challenges and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you ride for?