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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!
This ride is challenging but achievable. In order to maximise your enjoyment, you will need to train and get out on your bike before the ride.
Clapham Common
Nightingale Lane
London
Greater London
SW4 9AH
UK
The ride will start from Clapham Common, off Nightingale Walk and will finish at the Brighton Seafront on Madeira Drive, 500m walk from the Pier.
From the greenery of Clapham Common, you'll ride along a host of lazy country lanes through gorgeous villages, before reaching the uphill challenge that is Ditchling Beacon, a mile-long climb to the top of the South Downs with extraordinary views, before the downhill descent onto the pebbly Brighton seafront.
The route is fully sign-posted so that you can keep your eyes on the road and enjoy the wonderful surrounding countryside!
On your way, stop at the picturesque village of Turners Hill for lunch, stay hydrated at water stops along the route of this challenging cycle ride and take advantage of the stationary and roaming mechanical support to keep you on course to the finish line.
Free water and snacks will be available at the finish and at the refreshment stops, which will be in three locations on the route around 17 miles, 30 miles and at the top of the infamous Ditchling Hill at 48 miles.
Once you have registered your place you’ll be given access to the comprehensive pre-event website which has full details of the route, training advice and fundraising advice. Plus the team is on hand to answer all your questions via email.
If you are confident you’ll make the distance but you’re not so sure about your bike don’t worry it's covered! The highly experienced mechanics will be based at all rest stops along the route and you’ll also be able to request assistance if you need help along the route too.
Once you have completed the ride you will be rewarded with an official souvenir of your achievement – the coveted London to Brighton Cycle Medal! This is for you to treasure and remember your wonderful day.
Event photography will be provided during the event for you to view and purchase once you have completed the ride.
This ride is predominantly 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 run for?
Riders under the age of 18 will need a letter of parental consent when signing up.